Phil (Hey Arnold!)

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Phillip Shortman (voiced by Dan Castellanetta) is a character on the Nickelodeon cartoon Hey Arnold! who owns the local boarding house. He is Arnold's grandfather, Pookie/Gertrude's husband, and Miles' father. His nickname is Steely Phil.

Phil is a World War II veteran who won the Battle of the Bulge more or less single-handedly by allowing German troops to capture his truck of spoiled meat. After eating, they became sick and the Allies won. There is a monument in his honor in Washington, D.C..

Although he gives often poor advice, and is rather goofy, Phil is a good grandfather, and loves Arnold. He calls Arnold by the nickname "Short Man". He has a recurring phrase in which he usually says to Arnold, saying "Never eat raspberries.", usually followed by a growl of the stomach and rush to the bathroom.

Phil gave the impression that he may have multiple grandsons in 'Grandpa's Sister' when he responded disagreeingly to a claim Arnold made about being his only grandson.

In one episode, Grandpa reveals that Gertrude and he were in the same class as children. She had a huge crush on Phil, but could only express it by picking on him, much as Helga does with Arnold. This is a further hint of an eventual relationship for Arnold and Helga.

Has been known to make references to Norse Gods when he is in shock or surprised e.g. "Holy Odin's beard!"