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Philip Glenister
Birth at
10 February 1963
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Philip Glenister is an English actor and writer. Philip is best known for his television work The Stepfather, Clocking Off, Island at War, Hornblower, State of Play, Roger Roger and Vincent, Sharpe and his work in the 2003 film The Girls from the Calendar.
In 2005, Glenister took part in the filming of a small episode in the film. Kingdom of Heaven Director Ridley Scott. However, the greatest popularity Philip managed to achieve thanks to the role of detective Gene Hunt in the serial film “Life
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Philip Glenister is an English actor and writer.
Philip is best known for his television work The Stepfather, Clocking Off, Island at War, Hornblower, State of Play, Roger Roger and Vincent, Sharpe and his work in the 2003 film The Girls from the Calendar.
In 2005, Glenister took part in the filming of a small episode in the film.
Kingdom of Heaven Director Ridley Scott. However, the greatest popularity Philip managed to achieve thanks to the role of detective Gene Hunt in the serial film “Life on Mars”, where he had the opportunity to star with John Simm.
He also worked with Simm on the television series Clocking Off and The Big Game. Philip had to star in the spin-off of the series “Life on Mars”, released under the name
"Dust to dust" February 2008. Soon he again starred with John Simm in the crime film “Tuesday”. During the premiere of this film, the actor joked that he and Simm should cooperate at least once a year.
In 2007, Philip Glenister played the role of Mr. Carter in the costume drama Cranford on BBC 1. In 2009, he played the role of Rupert Garvin in the rating drama film “Demons” of ITV1.
Glenister is married to film actress Beth Godard, the couple have two children – Charlotte and Millie. Philip's brother Robert Glenister is also a television actor.
Philip Glenister also appeared in the literary field. His first book, Things Ain't What They Used to Be, was published in the fall of 2008. In the same year, as part of Paul O’Grady’s project, the actor admitted that he was a fan of the semi-professional London club Wealdstone FC.
Under the patronage of Philip Glenister works charity company Momentum, helping children who are being treated for cancer in the County of Surrey.