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Philip Glenister

Bio: Philip Haywood Glenister (born 10 February 1963) is an English actor, known for his role as DCI Gene Hunt in British television series Life On Mars and its sequel Ashes To Ashes.
Born: Sun, Feb 10 1963
Birthplace: Harrow, Middlesex, England, UK
Philip Glenister is 61 years old
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Poster of Sheene
Sheene
Philip Glenister was
60 in Sheene
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sun, Mar 26 2023
Poster of Just in Case
Just in Case
Philip Glenister was
57 in Just in Case
as 'Mark'.
Fri, Jan 01 2021
Poster of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Yet Again
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Yet Again
Philip Glenister was
56 in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Yet Again
as 'Pierce Brosnan'.
Fri, Aug 09 2019
Poster of Spying on Hitler’s Army: The Secret Recordings
Spying on Hitler’s Army: The Secret Recordings
Philip Glenister was
50 in Spying on Hitler’s Army: The Secret Recordings
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Jun 02 2013
Poster of Tales of Television Centre
Tales of Television Centre
Philip Glenister was
49 in Tales of Television Centre
as 'Himself'.
Thu, May 17 2012
Poster of Bel Ami
Bel Ami
Philip Glenister was
49 in Bel Ami
as 'Charles Forestier'.
Fri, Mar 09 2012
Poster of Pavlopetri: The City Beneath the Waves
Pavlopetri: The City Beneath the Waves
Philip Glenister was
48 in Pavlopetri: The City Beneath the Waves
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Oct 09 2011
Poster of You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
Philip Glenister was
47 in You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger
as 'Poker Friend'.
Wed, Sep 22 2010
Poster of The Making of... Ashes to Ashes
The Making of... Ashes to Ashes
Philip Glenister was
46 in The Making of... Ashes to Ashes
as 'Himself'.
Wed, May 06 2009
Poster of Tu£sday
Tu£sday
Philip Glenister was
45 in Tu£sday
as 'Earp'.
Fri, Oct 10 2008
Poster of Kingdom of Heaven
Kingdom of Heaven
Philip Glenister was
42 in Kingdom of Heaven
as 'Squire'.
Tue, May 03 2005
Poster of The Walk
The Walk
Philip Glenister was
42 in The Walk
as 'Eddie'.
Sun, Feb 27 2005
Poster of Byron
Byron
Philip Glenister was
40 in Byron
as 'William Fletcher'.
Sat, Sep 27 2003
Poster of Calendar Girls
Calendar Girls
Philip Glenister was
40 in Calendar Girls
as 'Lawrence Sertain'.
Tue, Sep 02 2003
Poster of The Other Boleyn Girl
The Other Boleyn Girl
Philip Glenister was
40 in The Other Boleyn Girl
as 'William Strafford'.
Fri, Mar 28 2003
Poster of Hornblower: Retribution
Hornblower: Retribution
Philip Glenister was
38 in Hornblower: Retribution
as 'Gunner Hobbs'.
Sun, Apr 15 2001
Poster of Hornblower: Mutiny
Hornblower: Mutiny
Philip Glenister was
38 in Hornblower: Mutiny
as 'Hobbs'.
Sun, Apr 08 2001
Poster of The Perfect Blue
The Perfect Blue
Philip Glenister was
35 in The Perfect Blue
as 'Tom'.
Sat, Dec 19 1998
Poster of Sharpe: The Legend
Sharpe: The Legend
Philip Glenister was
34 in Sharpe: The Legend
as 'Truman'.
Mon, Oct 13 1997
Poster of Sharpe's Justice
Sharpe's Justice
Philip Glenister was
34 in Sharpe's Justice
as 'Matt Truman'.
Wed, May 14 1997
Poster of True Love
True Love
Philip Glenister was
33 in True Love
Sat, Feb 24 1996
Poster of Loved Up
Loved Up
Philip Glenister was
32 in Loved Up
as 'Ray'.
Mon, Aug 21 1995
Poster of I.D.
I.D.
Philip Glenister was
32 in I.D.
as 'Charlie'.
Fri, May 05 1995
Poster of A Fatal Inversion
A Fatal Inversion
Philip Glenister was
29 in A Fatal Inversion
as 'Young Detective'.
Sun, May 10 1992
Poster of London Kills Me
London Kills Me
Philip Glenister was
28 in London Kills Me
as 'Suited Man'.
Fri, Dec 13 1991
Poster of Inside No. 9: The Bill
Inside No. 9: The Bill
Philip Glenister will be
61+ in Inside No. 9: The Bill
as 'Craig'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of After the Flood
After the Flood
Philip Glenister was
60+ in After the Flood
as 'Jack Radcliffe'.
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Wed, Jan 10 2024
Poster of Steeltown Murders
Steeltown Murders
Philip Glenister was
60+ in Steeltown Murders
as 'DCI Paul Bethell'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 15 2023
Poster of Carthago
Carthago
Philip Glenister was
59+ in Carthago
as 'Lord James Davidson'.
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Sun, Dec 18 2022
Poster of Foundation
Foundation
Philip Glenister was
58+ in Foundation
as 'Commdor Argo'.
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Thu, Sep 23 2021
Poster of Belgravia
Belgravia
Philip Glenister was
57+ in Belgravia
as 'James Trenchard'.
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Sun, Mar 15 2020
Poster of The Rubbish World of Dave Spud
The Rubbish World of Dave Spud
Philip Glenister was
56+ in The Rubbish World of Dave Spud
as 'Betty Spud'.
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Mon, Sep 02 2019
Poster of Living the Dream
Living the Dream
Philip Glenister was
54+ in Living the Dream
as 'Mal Pemberton'.
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Thu, Nov 02 2017
Poster of Richard Osman's House of Games
Richard Osman's House of Games
Philip Glenister was
54+ in Richard Osman's House of Games
as 'Self - Contestant'.
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Mon, Sep 04 2017
Poster of Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Philip Glenister was
54+ in Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
as 'Self'.
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Thu, Mar 02 2017
Poster of Urban Myths
Urban Myths
Philip Glenister was
53+ in Urban Myths
as 'Kev Wells'.
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Thu, Jan 19 2017
Poster of The Level
The Level
Philip Glenister was
53+ in The Level
as 'Frank Le Saux'.
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Fri, Sep 30 2016
Poster of Outcast
Outcast
Philip Glenister was
53+ in Outcast
as 'Reverend Anderson'.
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Fri, Jun 03 2016
Poster of From There to Here
From There to Here
Philip Glenister was
51+ in From There to Here
as 'Daniel'.
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Thu, May 22 2014
Poster of Prey
Prey
Philip Glenister was
51+ in Prey
as 'David Murdoch'.
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Mon, Apr 28 2014
Poster of For the Love of Cars
For the Love of Cars
Philip Glenister was
51+ in For the Love of Cars
as 'Himself'.
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Sat, Apr 26 2014
Poster of Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Philip Glenister was
50+ in Duck Quacks Don't Echo
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Fri, Feb 07 2014
Poster of Inside No. 9
Inside No. 9
Philip Glenister was
50+ in Inside No. 9
as 'Craig'.
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Wed, Feb 05 2014
Poster of Big School
Big School
Philip Glenister was
50+ in Big School
as 'Mr Gunn'.
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Fri, Aug 16 2013
Poster of The Hollow Crown
The Hollow Crown
Philip Glenister was
49+ in The Hollow Crown
as 'Talbot'.
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Sat, Jun 30 2012
Poster of Treasure Island
Treasure Island
Philip Glenister was
48+ in Treasure Island
as 'Captain Smollett'.
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Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of Hidden
Hidden
Philip Glenister was
48+ in Hidden
as 'Harry Venn'.
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Thu, Oct 06 2011
Poster of Mad Dogs
Mad Dogs
Philip Glenister was
48+ in Mad Dogs
as 'Quinn'.
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Thu, Feb 10 2011
Poster of The Secret Life of the National Grid
The Secret Life of the National Grid
Philip Glenister was
47+ in The Secret Life of the National Grid
as 'Narrator (Voice)'.
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Tue, Oct 26 2010
Poster of Eyewitness
Eyewitness
Philip Glenister was
47+ in Eyewitness
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Sun, Apr 18 2010
Poster of Expedition New Guinea
Expedition New Guinea
Philip Glenister was
46+ in Expedition New Guinea
as 'Self - Narrator'.
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Tue, Sep 08 2009
Poster of The Secret Life of the Airport
The Secret Life of the Airport
Philip Glenister was
46+ in The Secret Life of the Airport
as 'Narrator'.
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Mon, Jun 15 2009
Poster of Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
Philip Glenister was
46+ in Chris Moyles' Quiz Night
as 'Self'.
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Sun, Mar 22 2009
Poster of Demons
Demons
Philip Glenister was
45+ in Demons
as 'Rupert Galvin'.
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Sat, Jan 03 2009
Poster of Ashes to Ashes
Ashes to Ashes
Philip Glenister was
44+ in Ashes to Ashes
as 'Gene Hunt'.
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Thu, Feb 07 2008
Poster of The Secret Life of the motorway
The Secret Life of the motorway
Philip Glenister was
44+ in The Secret Life of the motorway
as 'Narrator (Voice)'.
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Sun, Nov 18 2007
Poster of Cranford
Cranford
Philip Glenister was
44+ in Cranford
as 'Mr Carter'.
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Sun, Nov 18 2007
Poster of Legends
Legends
Philip Glenister was
43+ in Legends
as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
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Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Philip Glenister was
43+ in The One Show
as 'Self - Guest, Self'.
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Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of New Street Law
New Street Law
Philip Glenister was
43+ in New Street Law
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Thu, May 04 2006
Poster of Life on Mars
Life on Mars
Philip Glenister was
42+ in Life on Mars
as 'Gene Hunt'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 09 2006
Poster of Vincent
Vincent
Philip Glenister was
42+ in Vincent
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Mon, Oct 10 2005
Poster of The Stepfather
The Stepfather
Philip Glenister was
41+ in The Stepfather
as 'Dougie Molloy'.
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Sun, Feb 06 2005
Poster of Island at War
Island at War
Philip Glenister was
41+ in Island at War
as 'Oberst Heinrich Baron Von Rheingarten'.
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Sun, Jul 11 2004
Poster of State of Play
State of Play
Philip Glenister was
40+ in State of Play
as 'DCI William Bell'.
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Sun, May 18 2003
Poster of Top Gear
Top Gear
Philip Glenister was
39+ in Top Gear
as 'Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car'.
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Sun, Oct 20 2002
Poster of Clocking Off
Clocking Off
Philip Glenister was
36+ in Clocking Off
as 'James 'Mack' Mackintosh'.
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Sun, Jan 23 2000
Poster of The Vice
The Vice
Philip Glenister was
35+ in The Vice
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Mon, Jan 04 1999
Poster of Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair
Philip Glenister was
35+ in Vanity Fair
as 'William Dobbin'.
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Sun, Nov 01 1998
Poster of Hornblower
Hornblower
Philip Glenister was
35+ in Hornblower
as 'Gunner Hobbs'.
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Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of Roger Roger
Roger Roger
Philip Glenister was
33+ in Roger Roger
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Fri, Apr 26 1996
Poster of My Wonderful Life
My Wonderful Life
Philip Glenister was
33+ in My Wonderful Life
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Sun, Feb 25 1996
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Philip Glenister was
33+ in Silent Witness
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Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of Soccer AM
Soccer AM
Philip Glenister was
32+ in Soccer AM
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Sat, Aug 12 1995
Poster of Law and Disorder
Law and Disorder
Philip Glenister was
30+ in Law and Disorder
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Mon, Jan 17 1994
Poster of The Detectives
The Detectives
Philip Glenister was
29+ in The Detectives
as 'Uniformed Officer'.
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Wed, Jan 27 1993
Poster of GMTV
GMTV
Philip Glenister was
29+ in GMTV
as 'Self'.
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Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Blue Heaven
Blue Heaven
Philip Glenister was
29+ in Blue Heaven
as 'Paul Twice'.
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Wed, Jun 10 1992
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Philip Glenister was
29+ in Heartbeat
as 'Julian Cantley'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Drop the Dead Donkey
Drop the Dead Donkey
Philip Glenister was
27+ in Drop the Dead Donkey
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Thu, Aug 09 1990
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Philip Glenister was
25+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot
as 'Sir William Boyd Carrington'.
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Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of This Morning
This Morning
Philip Glenister was
25+ in This Morning
as 'Self'.
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Mon, Oct 03 1988
Poster of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
Philip Glenister was
24+ in The Ruth Rendell Mysteries
as 'Brian Gregson'.
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Sun, Aug 02 1987
Poster of Bergerac
Bergerac
Philip Glenister was
18+ in Bergerac
as 'Philip'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 1981
Poster of Minder
Minder
Philip Glenister was
16+ in Minder
as 'Greg Hunter'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979