Philip Glenister
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| Philip Glenister | |
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| Born | Philip Heywood Glenister February 10, 1963 London, England |
| Spouse(s) | Beth Goddard (2006—present) |
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Philip Heywood Glenister (born February 10, 1963) is a British actor, known for his role as DCI Gene Hunt in British television series Life On Mars and its spin-off Ashes To Ashes.
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[edit] Early life
He was born in Harrow, London, England and raised in Hatch End in Harrow, north-west London. He went to Hatch End Comprehensive School (now Hatch End High School - his brother went to a grammar school instead) and the Central School of Speech and Drama. Philip is the son of director John Glenister and the brother of actor Robert Glenister. His interest in acting came from seeing his brother in a production about the Sex Pistols called Killing Time at the Soho Poly. He worked for the entertainment entrepreneur Robert Stigwood then worked as a films publicist until he was 23. The (former) wife of his brother, the actress Amanda Redman, persuaded him to apply for the Central School of Speech and Drama, and coached him for his audition. At the Central, he was a contemporary of Graham Norton and Rufus Sewell. He also shared a flat with the actor Jamie Glover.
[edit] Television and films
Glenister has appeared in the television drama series Clocking Off (playing the factory boss), Island at War (playing Baron Heinrich von Rheingarten), State of Play, Hornblower, Sharpe, Roger Roger and Vincent, and the film Calendar Girls (playing the photographer). He is probably best known for his role as DCI Gene Hunt in Life On Mars, alongside John Simm's Sam Tyler. Glenister also worked with Simm on State of Play and Clocking Off. He reprised the role of Gene Hunt in the spin-off series Ashes To Ashes, which began on February 7, 2008, and will once more work with Simm on the forthcoming 1980s-set crime film Tuesday.[1] Upon announcement of the film, Glenister joked that he and Simm were contractually obliged to work with each other once a year.[1]
In the Autumn of 2007 he starred as Mr Carter in the BBC1 costume drama Cranford, playing a farmer's son and social reforming estate manager for Lady Ludlow (Francesca Annis).
He also appeared on Top Gear as the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car and got a time of 1.54.3 on a wet track.
Philip and is playing a Van Helsing type character in a new six part prime time ITV drama based on Bram Stokers Dracula scheduled for 2008.
[edit] Personal life
Glenister married actress Beth Goddard in 2006 after a nine-year relationship. They met at a birthday party of Jamie Glover in July 1997. They have two children, Charlotte (born April 2005) and Millie (born March 2002), and live in East Sheen, near Richmond. His brother Robert Glenister is also an actor. He supports Arsenal F.C. and is a keen golfer.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Mars stars reunite for film caper. BBC News Online (2007-05-17). Retrieved on 2007-05-17.
[edit] External links
- Philip Glenister Official Website
- Philip Glenister Index
- Philip Glenister at the Internet Movie Database
- Philip Glenister Live Journal Community
- Philip Glenister Interview
- The Railway Arms - Ashes To Ashes/Life On Mars Forum Community
- Life on Mars at the BBC
- BBC Ashes To Ashes official website
- Philip Glenister Forum
- Philip Glenister Tribute
- Philip Glenister Gallery
[edit] News items
- Me & My Motors February 2006 Times article
- Times January 2008 article
- His views on the television industry - February 2007 Radio Times article
- February 2007 Telegraph article
- December 2007 Telegraph article
[edit] Video clips
- As Star in a Reasonably Priced Car on Top Gear in May 2006.
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