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Philip Whitchurch - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore Philip Whitchurch net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Philip Whitchurch (born 30 January 1951) is an English stage, film, and television actor. He is best known for playing Chief Inspector Philip Cato in The Bill from 1993 to 1995. He also played another character, Inspector Twist, on the same show, as well as Tyler in My Hero from 2000 to 2006. In this article, we will discover how old is Philip Whitchurch? Who is Philip Whitchurch dating now & how much money does Philip Whitchurch have?

NamePhilip Whitchurch
First NamePhilip
Last NameWhitchurch
OccupationFilm actor
BirthdayJanuary 30
Birth Year1951
Place of BirthUnited Kingdom
Home Town
Birth CountryUnited Kingdom
Birth SignAquarius
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseSally Edwards
Children(s)Not Available

Philip Whitchurch Biography

Philip Whitchurch is one of the most popular and richest Film Actor who was born on January 30, 1951 in United Kingdom, United Kingdom.

in 2013, he played the role of Alfred Chalmers in Ian Rankin’s debut play Dark Road. In 2016, Whitchurch was cast as the Duke of Gloucester in the Talawa Theatre Company and Royal Exchange Manchester co-production of King Lear. Then in May 2020, he appeared in an episode of the BBC soap opera Doctors as Peter Wilson.

Philip Whitchurch Net Worth

Philip is one of the richest Film Actor from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Philip Whitchurch's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He also played Derek, the chair of governors, in the first series of Hope and Glory and appeared in the BBC drama New Tricks. He has also narrated the popular TV-am children’s series The Shoe People (he provided all the voices for the characters) and supplied the voice of Zippi in CITV’s cartoon Toucan Tecs. Whitchurch played Billy’s dad in Elton John’s West End stage adaptation of Billy Elliot from 5 December 2005 until 2 December 2006. He returned to the role from 2 June 2008 until 29 November 2008, and played the role on Broadway from 29 January 2010 until 2 May 2010. In 2008, he starred alongside other former The Bill actors, Cyril Nri and Russell Boulter in an episode of BBC1’s Waking the Dead. In 2012, he starred alongside former Bros member turned actor Luke Goss in the feature film Interview with a Hitman (2012) written and directed by Perry Bhandal in which he played the British crime boss Tosca. Phil also played a character called “The Geordie”, a hoodwinked thug, in the ITV drama Doors Open which was transmitted on Boxing Day 2012.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeFilm Actor
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Who is Philip Whitchurch Dating?

According to our records, Philip Whitchurch married to Sally Edwards. As of January 13, 2024, Philip Whitchurch’s is not dating anyone.

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Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Philip Whitchurch height 5 ft 11 in Philip weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height5 ft 11 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

Facts & Trivia

Philip Ranked on the list of most popular Film Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Philip Whitchurch celebrates birthday on January 30 of every year.

Was Philip Whitchurch in The Bill?

Philip Whitchurch (born 30 January 1951) is an English stage, film, and television actor. He is best known for playing Chief Inspector Philip Cato in The Bill from 1993 to 1995. He also played another character, Inspector Twist, on the same show, as well as Tyler in My Hero from 2000 to 2006.

Where was Philip Whitchurch born?

United Kingdom

Is that the time The Bill?

Is That The Time? is the 836th episode of The Bill. Disappointed at being passed over for the post of Area Welfare Chief Inspector, Ch. Insp. Cato becomes disillusioned with the job, and starts behaving erratically, refusing to see Sgt.

Who plays father Beocca?

Ian Hart. Ian Hart plays the character of Beocca, a Saxon priest, in The Last Kingdom. Ian began acting whilst studying in Liverpool when he was cast in the play The Government Inspector and has continued to work in British theatre and television ever since.

Why did The Bill get Cancelled?

In March 2010, following a spell of declining audiences and negative public and media reception, executives at ITV announced that the network did not intend to recommission The Bill and that filming would cease on 14 June 2010. The final episode aired on 31 August 2010.

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