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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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Sheene
Sheene
Philip Glenister was 60 in Sheene as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 26 2023
Poster of Just in Case
Just in Case
Philip Glenister was 57 in Just in Case as 'Mark'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 02 2013
Poster of Tales of Television Centre
Tales of Television Centre
Philip Glenister was 49 in Tales of Television Centre as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 17 2012
Poster of Bel Ami
Bel Ami
Philip Glenister was 49 in Bel Ami as 'Charles Forestier'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 06 2009
Poster of Tu£sday
Tu£sday
Philip Glenister was 45 in Tu£sday as 'Earp'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 2008
Poster of The End of 'Life on Mars'
The End of 'Life on Mars'
Philip Glenister was 44 in The End of 'Life on Mars' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 16 2007
Poster of Kingdom of Heaven
Kingdom of Heaven
Philip Glenister was 42 in Kingdom of Heaven as 'Squire'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 03 2005
Poster of The Walk
The Walk
Philip Glenister was 42 in The Walk as 'Eddie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 27 2005
Poster of Byron
Byron
Philip Glenister was 40 in Byron as 'William Fletcher'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 27 2003
Poster of Calendar Girls
Calendar Girls
Philip Glenister was 40 in Calendar Girls as 'Lawrence Sertain'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 02 2003
Poster of Lloyd & Hill
Lloyd & Hill
Philip Glenister was 40 in Lloyd & Hill as 'Daniel Lloyd'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 2003
Poster of The Other Boleyn Girl
The Other Boleyn Girl
Philip Glenister was 40 in The Other Boleyn Girl as 'William Strafford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 2003
Poster of Hornblower: Retribution
Hornblower: Retribution
Philip Glenister was 38 in Hornblower: Retribution as 'Gunner Hobbs'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 15 2001
Poster of Hornblower: Mutiny
Hornblower: Mutiny
Philip Glenister was 38 in Hornblower: Mutiny as 'Hobbs'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 08 2001
Poster of The Perfect Blue
The Perfect Blue
Philip Glenister was 35 in The Perfect Blue as 'Tom'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 1998
Poster of Sharpe: The Legend
Sharpe: The Legend
Philip Glenister was 34 in Sharpe: The Legend as 'Truman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 13 1997
Poster of Sharpe's Justice
Sharpe's Justice
Philip Glenister was 34 in Sharpe's Justice as 'Matt Truman'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 14 1997
Poster of True Love
True Love
Philip Glenister was 33 in True Love as 'Phil'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 1996
Poster of Loved Up
Loved Up
Philip Glenister was 32 in Loved Up as 'Ray'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 21 1995
Poster of I.D.
I.D.
Philip Glenister was 32 in I.D. as 'Charlie'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1995
Poster of A Fatal Inversion
A Fatal Inversion
Philip Glenister was 29 in A Fatal Inversion as 'Young Detective'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 10 1992
Poster of London Kills Me
London Kills Me
Philip Glenister was 28 in London Kills Me as 'Suited Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1991

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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 15 2023
Poster of Carthago
Carthago
Philip Glenister was 59+ in Carthago as 'Lord James Davidson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 18 2022
Poster of Foundation
Foundation
Philip Glenister was 58+ in Foundation as 'Commdor Argo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 2021
Poster of Belgravia
Belgravia
Philip Glenister was 57+ in Belgravia as 'James Trenchard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 15 2020
Poster of DNA Journey
DNA Journey
Philip Glenister was 56+ in DNA Journey as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 10 2019
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 What The Killer Did Next
What The Killer Did Next
Philip Glenister was 55+ in What The Killer Did Next as 'Self - Host'.
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Mon, Feb 04 2019
Poster of Living the Dream
Living the Dream
Philip Glenister was 54+ in Living the Dream as 'Mal Pemberton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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 Lost Land of the Volcano
Lost Land of the Volcano
Philip Glenister was 46+ in Lost Land of the Volcano 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 18 2007
Poster of Legends
Legends
Philip Glenister was 43+ in Legends as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 17 2006
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Philip Glenister was 43+ in The One Show as 'Self - Guest, Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of New Street Law
New Street Law
Philip Glenister was 43+ in New Street Law
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 04 2006
Poster of Life on Mars
Life on Mars
Philip Glenister was 42+ in Life on Mars as 'Gene Hunt'.
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Mon, Jan 09 2006
Poster of Vincent
Vincent
Philip Glenister was 42+ in Vincent
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 10 2005
Poster of The Stepfather
The Stepfather
Philip Glenister was 41+ in The Stepfather as 'Dougie Molloy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 11 2004
Poster of State of Play
State of Play
Philip Glenister was 40+ in State of Play as 'DCI William Bell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 18 2003
Poster of Top Gear
Top Gear
Philip Glenister was 39+ in Top Gear as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 01 1998
Poster of Hornblower
Hornblower
Philip Glenister was 35+ in Hornblower as 'Gunner Hobbs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of Roger Roger
Roger Roger
Philip Glenister was 34+ in Roger Roger as 'Phil'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 08 1998
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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of Soccer AM
Soccer AM
Philip Glenister was 32+ in Soccer AM as 'Self'.
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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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 27 1993
Poster of GMTV
GMTV
Philip Glenister was 29+ in GMTV as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Blue Heaven
Blue Heaven
Philip Glenister was 29+ in Blue Heaven as 'Paul Twice'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 10 1992
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Philip Glenister was 29+ in Heartbeat as 'Julian Cantley'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
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Sun, Oct 18 1981
Poster of Minder
Minder
Philip Glenister was 16+ in Minder as 'Greg Hunter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Bergerac
Bergerac
Philip Glenister will be 61+ in Bergerac as 'Arthur Wakefield'.
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