Philip Glenister was born on February 10, 1963 in Harrow, Middlesex, and grew up in Hatch End. He is the son of director John Glenister, and the younger brother of fellow actor Robert Glenister.

Philip Glenister of Life On Mars and Ashes To Ashes fame has grown to be a household name but what is there to know about the actor away from the small screen? Article continues below ...

Philip Glenister played DCI Gene Hunt in Life on Mars Life on Mars ... described as a woman "whose hopes and lively spirit were crushed when she was forced as a young woman to give up the man she ...

Despite previous enthusiasm about a possible Life on Mars movie, Philip Glenister has now poured ... they will re-make it in five years time with younger people!" Co-presenter Holly Willoughby ...

Steeltown Murders is the brand-new four-part drama that's retelling the tragic true story of three young girls who were ... The central cast includes Philip Glenister and Steffan Rhodri as DCI ...