Philip Whitchurch
Actor
75 years (Jan 30, 1951)Liverpool, England, UK
Known for
Philip Whitchurch has spent most of a working life as a British actor recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. The career now covers more than 43 years. The most visible line on the filmography is 'The English Patient' (Corporal Dade). Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'The Doorman'. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today. Drama keeps coming back on the credit list.
Philip Whitchurch
Actor
Known for
Philip Whitchurch has spent most of a working life as a British actor recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. The career now covers more than 43 years. The most visible line on the filmography is 'The English Patient' (Corporal Dade). Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'The Doorman'. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today. Drama keeps coming back on the credit list.
16 Movies
Plays Corporal Dade
The English Patient
1996
Plays Uncle Pat
The Doorman
2020
Plays Black Dog
Treasure Island
1999
Plays Blackner
Blue Ice
1992
Plays Harry Gibby
ShakespeaRe-Told: Macbeth
2005
Plays Magistrate Colonel Fletcher
Peterloo
2018
Plays Tosca
Interview with a Hitman
2012
Plays Fisherman
Beowulf & Grendel
2005
Plays SB Officer
To Kill a Priest
1988
Plays Cuttings Librarian
Defence of the Realm
1986
Plays Carlin
Three Blind Mice
2003
22 TV Shows
Plays Tyler
My Hero
2000
Plays Cyril McGregor
The Brothers McGregor
1985
Plays Franky Murray
G.B.H.
1991
Plays Castanets
Scully
1984
Plays Billy Reed
Plotlands
1997
Plays William ‘Sweet William’ Frederickson
Sharpe
1993
Plays Kelling
The Marksman
1987
Plays Vinnie Kern
Peak Practice
1993
Plays Joe
The Responder
2022
Plays Jim Brown
Waking the Dead
2001
Plays Martin Ferris
Silent Witness
1996
Plays Trevethiek
The Last Detective
2003
Plays Superintendent Needham
The Jetty
2024
Plays Ade Jessell
Midsomer Murders
1997
Plays Sergeant Gregson
Bergerac
1981
Plays Mr. Brown
Monarch of the Glen
2000
Plays Derek Harper
Heartbeat
1992
Plays Ian Judd
Foyle's War
2002
Plays Erik
Van der Valk
1972
Plays Peter Jacobs
New Tricks
2004
Plays Roy Grant
Blue Murder
2003
Plays Clive Warren
Virtual Murder
1992
Latest Trailers
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National Theatre Live: Till The Stars Come Down
Full Filmography
Missionary
Father Julian
2025
The Jetty
Superintendent Needham · 1 episode
2024–
National Theatre Live: Till The Stars Come Down
Uncle Pete
2024
The Responder
Joe
2022–
The Doorman
Uncle Pat
2020
Peterloo
Magistrate Colonel Fletcher
2018
King Lear
Earl of Gloucester
2016
Interview with a Hitman
Tosca
2012
Waking the Dead
Jim Brown
2008Season 7
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Philip Whitchurch and where are they from?
Philip Whitchurch is 75 years old, born on January 30, 1951 in Liverpool, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Philip Whitchurch?
Philip Whitchurch is best known for roles in The English Patient, The Doorman, Beowulf & Grendel.
How many movies has Philip Whitchurch been in?
Over a 43-year career (since 1983), Philip Whitchurch has appeared in 16 movies and 22 TV shows.
What was Philip Whitchurch's first movie?
The career of Philip Whitchurch began with Gaskin (1983).
What is Philip Whitchurch's most recent movie or series?
Philip Whitchurch's most recent release is Missionary, which premiered on March 8, 2025.
What TV shows has Philip Whitchurch appeared in?
On television, Philip Whitchurch has appeared in Midsomer Murders, The Responder, The Vicar of Dibley, Silent Witness.
Philip Whitchurch
1951-01-30 · Liverpool, England, UK
Philip Whitchurch has spent most of a working life as a British actor recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. The career now covers more than 43 years. The most visible line on the filmography is 'The English Patient' (Corporal Dade). Elsewhere on the filmography sits 'The Doorman'. The early stretch of the career is the part least seen today. Drama keeps coming back on the credit list.