Phil Mockel(1950-2005)
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Phil Mockel was born in San Francisco, adopted and reared in Oakland,
California. He attended Skyline High School, Class of 1967. He served
in the United States Navy, as an Electrican's Mate, during the Vietnam
War (1968-1970). He has attended 7 universities and colleges. He is an
ordained minister with the Church of Universal Enlightenment. He holds
a B.A. (History - Sonoma State University) and a Doctorate of Divinity.
He is a Life Member of the University of California Alumni Association.
His current spiritual study is of the Buddhist Lotus Sutra. He also has
20+ units of study in Parapsychology, at UC, Berkeley. Phil wrote,
directed and produced his first film in 1973. He has also appeared in
two stage productions. Since Phil retired from teaching in 2000 he has
written, produced and/or directed five television series, three
television specials and one documentary.