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Philip Jackson

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Philip Jackson (born 18 June 1948) is an English actor, known for his many television and film roles, most notably as Chief Inspector Japp in the television series Agatha Christie's Poirot and as Abbot Hugo, one of the recurring adversaries in the cult 1980s series Robin of Sherwood.
Born: Fri, Jun 18 1948
Birthplace: Retford, Nottinghamshire, England, UK
Philip Jackson is 76 years old
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Poster of Your Move
Your Move
Philip Jackson was
74 in Your Move
as 'Mikey'.
Wed, Mar 15 2023
Poster of The Peacock
The Peacock
Philip Jackson was
74 in The Peacock
as 'Lord Macintosh'.
Thu, Mar 09 2023
Poster of Agatha Christie: 100 Years of Poirot and Miss Marple
Agatha Christie: 100 Years of Poirot and Miss Marple
Philip Jackson was
72 in Agatha Christie: 100 Years of Poirot and Miss Marple
as 'Self - Inspector Japp, ITV's Poirot'.
Sat, Oct 10 2020
Poster of Peterloo
Peterloo
Philip Jackson was
70 in Peterloo
as 'John Knight'.
Thu, Nov 01 2018
Poster of Above the Clouds
Above the Clouds
Philip Jackson was
70 in Above the Clouds
as 'William'.
Mon, Oct 01 2018
Poster of Patrick's Day
Patrick's Day
Philip Jackson was
65 in Patrick's Day
as 'John Freeman'.
Sat, Mar 08 2014
Poster of Believe
Believe
Philip Jackson was
65 in Believe
as 'Bob'.
Fri, Oct 04 2013
Poster of Ragged
Ragged
Philip Jackson was
64 in Ragged
as 'Prison Governor'.
Thu, Jun 06 2013
Poster of The Best Offer
The Best Offer
Philip Jackson was
64 in The Best Offer
as 'Fred'.
Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of Spike Island
Spike Island
Philip Jackson was
64 in Spike Island
as 'Mr. Jackson'.
Thu, Oct 11 2012
Poster of Stars In Shorts
Stars In Shorts
Philip Jackson was
64 in Stars In Shorts
as 'Trevor'.
Fri, Sep 28 2012
Poster of My Week with Marilyn
My Week with Marilyn
Philip Jackson was
63 in My Week with Marilyn
as 'Roger Smith'.
Wed, Nov 23 2011
Poster of City State
City State
Philip Jackson was
63 in City State
as 'William'.
Fri, Oct 14 2011
Poster of Friend Request Pending
Friend Request Pending
Philip Jackson was
63 in Friend Request Pending
as 'Trevor'.
Thu, Oct 13 2011
Poster of The First Men in the Moon
The First Men in the Moon
Philip Jackson was
62 in The First Men in the Moon
as 'Voice of Grand Lunar'.
Tue, Oct 19 2010
Poster of Margaret
Margaret
Philip Jackson was
60 in Margaret
as 'Bernard Ingham'.
Thu, Mar 26 2009
Poster of Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley
Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley
Philip Jackson was
59 in Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley
as 'Alfred Roberts'.
Thu, Jun 12 2008
Poster of Fanny Hill
Fanny Hill
Philip Jackson was
59 in Fanny Hill
as 'Mr. Croft'.
Mon, Oct 22 2007
Poster of Grow Your Own
Grow Your Own
Philip Jackson was
58 in Grow Your Own
as 'Big John'.
Fri, Jun 15 2007
Poster of I Want Candy
I Want Candy
Philip Jackson was
58 in I Want Candy
as 'Stephen, Joe's Dad'.
Fri, Mar 23 2007
Poster of A Little Trip to Heaven
A Little Trip to Heaven
Philip Jackson was
57 in A Little Trip to Heaven
as 'William'.
Mon, Dec 26 2005
Poster of The Best Man
The Best Man
Philip Jackson was
57 in The Best Man
as 'Mr. Barker'.
Sat, Jul 09 2005
Poster of Von Trapped
Von Trapped
Philip Jackson was
56 in Von Trapped
as 'Torsten'.
Sat, Sep 04 2004
Poster of Second Nature
Second Nature
Philip Jackson was
55 in Second Nature
as 'Lawrence Augenblick'.
Sun, Jun 22 2003
Poster of Coogan's Runner
Coogan's Runner
Philip Jackson was
54 in Coogan's Runner
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jun 02 2003
Poster of Cruise of the Gods
Cruise of the Gods
Philip Jackson was
54 in Cruise of the Gods
as 'Hugh Bispham'.
Mon, Dec 23 2002
Poster of The Intended
The Intended
Philip Jackson was
53 in The Intended
as 'Norton'.
Thu, Jun 06 2002
Poster of Crime and Punishment
Crime and Punishment
Philip Jackson was
53 in Crime and Punishment
as 'Marmaladov'.
Tue, Feb 12 2002
Poster of Mike Bassett: England Manager
Mike Bassett: England Manager
Philip Jackson was
53 in Mike Bassett: England Manager
as 'Lonnie Urquart'.
Fri, Sep 28 2001
Poster of Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Philip Jackson was
52 in Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
as 'Willis'.
Mon, Dec 25 2000
Poster of Poirot: Lord Edgware Dies
Poirot: Lord Edgware Dies
Philip Jackson was
51 in Poirot: Lord Edgware Dies
Sat, Feb 19 2000
Poster of Around The World In 80 Days
Around The World In 80 Days
Philip Jackson was
51 in Around The World In 80 Days
as 'Inspector Fix (voice)'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Little Voice
Little Voice
Philip Jackson was
50 in Little Voice
as 'George'.
Thu, Nov 05 1998
Poster of What Rats Won't Do
What Rats Won't Do
Philip Jackson was
50 in What Rats Won't Do
Wed, Jul 01 1998
Poster of Girls' Night
Girls' Night
Philip Jackson was
50 in Girls' Night
as 'Dave Simpson'.
Fri, Jun 26 1998
Poster of Cousin Bette
Cousin Bette
Philip Jackson was
49 in Cousin Bette
as 'De Wissembourg'.
Fri, Jun 12 1998
Poster of Our Boy
Our Boy
Philip Jackson was
49 in Our Boy
as 'DS Yorke'.
Sun, Feb 15 1998
Poster of The Opium War
The Opium War
Philip Jackson was
48 in The Opium War
as 'Captain White'.
Mon, Jun 09 1997
Poster of Brassed Off
Brassed Off
Philip Jackson was
48 in Brassed Off
as 'Jim'.
Fri, Nov 01 1996
Poster of The Last Dance
The Last Dance
Philip Jackson was
45 in The Last Dance
Sat, Dec 25 1993
Poster of 15: The Life and Death of Philip Knight
15: The Life and Death of Philip Knight
Philip Jackson was
45 in 15: The Life and Death of Philip Knight
as 'Stan Eastwood'.
Wed, Aug 18 1993
Poster of Bad Behavior
Bad Behavior
Philip Jackson was
44 in Bad Behavior
as 'Howard Spink'.
Fri, May 28 1993
Poster of Thacker
Thacker
Philip Jackson was
43 in Thacker
as 'Ben Royce'.
Mon, Apr 20 1992
Poster of High Hopes
High Hopes
Philip Jackson was
40 in High Hopes
as 'Martin Burke'.
Fri, Jan 13 1989
Poster of The Dark Room
The Dark Room
Philip Jackson was
39 in The Dark Room
as 'Greg'.
Tue, Jan 26 1988
Poster of On the Palm
On the Palm
Philip Jackson was
38 in On the Palm
as 'Dawlish'.
Sun, Apr 05 1987
Poster of The Fourth Protocol
The Fourth Protocol
Philip Jackson was
38 in The Fourth Protocol
as 'Burkinshaw'.
Fri, Mar 20 1987
Poster of Rat in the Skull
Rat in the Skull
Philip Jackson was
38 in Rat in the Skull
as 'Detective Superintendent Derek Harris'.
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of A Passage to Wisbech
A Passage to Wisbech
Philip Jackson was
37 in A Passage to Wisbech
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Apr 17 1986
Poster of The Doctor and the Devils
The Doctor and the Devils
Philip Jackson was
37 in The Doctor and the Devils
as 'Andrew Merry-Lees'.
Fri, Oct 04 1985
Poster of a-ha: Take on Me
a-ha: Take on Me
Philip Jackson was
36 in a-ha: Take on Me
as 'The Enemy'.
Thu, May 23 1985
Poster of Give My Regards to Broad Street
Give My Regards to Broad Street
Philip Jackson was
36 in Give My Regards to Broad Street
as 'Alan'.
Wed, Nov 28 1984
Poster of Robin of Sherwood: Robin Hood and the Sorcerer
Robin of Sherwood: Robin Hood and the Sorcerer
Philip Jackson was
35 in Robin of Sherwood: Robin Hood and the Sorcerer
as 'Abbot Hugo de Rainault'.
Sat, Apr 28 1984
Poster of A Pattern of Roses
A Pattern of Roses
Philip Jackson was
35 in A Pattern of Roses
as 'Builder'.
Thu, Dec 29 1983
Poster of Pocketful of Dreams
Pocketful of Dreams
Philip Jackson was
33 in Pocketful of Dreams
as 'Denny'.
Fri, Mar 12 1982
Poster of Pasmore
Pasmore
Philip Jackson was
32 in Pasmore
as 'Colin Pasmore'.
Tue, Oct 21 1980
Poster of Games Without Frontiers
Games Without Frontiers
Philip Jackson was
31 in Games Without Frontiers
as 'Clive'.
Fri, May 09 1980
Poster of Scum
Scum
Philip Jackson was
31 in Scum
as 'Mr Greaves'.
Wed, Sep 12 1979
Poster of Afternoon Off
Afternoon Off
Philip Jackson was
30 in Afternoon Off
as 'Bernard'.
Sat, Feb 03 1979
Poster of A Little Outing
A Little Outing
Philip Jackson was
29 in A Little Outing
as 'Geoff'.
Thu, Oct 20 1977
Poster of Pressure
Pressure
Philip Jackson was
28 in Pressure
as '2nd CID Officer'.
Fri, Nov 19 1976
Poster of Rogue Male
Rogue Male
Philip Jackson was
28 in Rogue Male
as '1st Seaman'.
Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of Well Thank You, Thursday
Well Thank You, Thursday
Philip Jackson was
27 in Well Thank You, Thursday
as 'Stan'.
Sun, Jan 25 1976
Poster of Keep an Eye on Albert
Keep an Eye on Albert
Philip Jackson was
27 in Keep an Eye on Albert
as 'Tarpy'.
Tue, Nov 11 1975
Poster of Pig Bin
Pig Bin
Philip Jackson was
26 in Pig Bin
as 'Ken'.
Mon, Oct 28 1974
Poster of Blooming Youth
Blooming Youth
Philip Jackson was
25 in Blooming Youth
as 'Jeff'.
Mon, Jun 18 1973
Poster of Shakespeare or Bust
Shakespeare or Bust
Philip Jackson was
24 in Shakespeare or Bust
as 'Hippie'.
Mon, Jan 08 1973
Poster of The Pigeon Fancier
The Pigeon Fancier
Philip Jackson was
23 in The Pigeon Fancier
as 'Harry'.
Thu, Dec 09 1971
Poster of True Love (Once Removed)
True Love (Once Removed)
Philip Jackson will be
76+ in True Love (Once Removed)
as 'Bus driver'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Day of the Jackal
The Day of the Jackal
Philip Jackson was
76+ in The Day of the Jackal
as 'Trevor'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 07 2024
Poster of Sherwood
Sherwood
Philip Jackson was
73+ in Sherwood
as 'Mickey Sparrow'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2022
Poster of Avoidance
Avoidance
Philip Jackson was
73+ in Avoidance
as 'Peter'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 10 2022
Poster of The Window
The Window
Philip Jackson was
73+ in The Window
as 'Martin Dewsbury'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 03 2021
Poster of Murder, They Hope
Murder, They Hope
Philip Jackson was
72+ in Murder, They Hope
as 'Phil'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 08 2021
Poster of Isolation Stories
Isolation Stories
Philip Jackson was
71+ in Isolation Stories
as 'Peter'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 04 2020
Poster of Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Philip Jackson was
69+ in Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
as 'Chamberlain'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 26 2018
Poster of Bad Move
Bad Move
Philip Jackson was
69+ in Bad Move
as 'Ken'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 2017
Poster of The Good Karma Hospital
The Good Karma Hospital
Philip Jackson was
68+ in The Good Karma Hospital
as 'Paul Smart'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 05 2017
Poster of Raised by Wolves
Raised by Wolves
Philip Jackson was
66+ in Raised by Wolves
as 'Grampy'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 2015
Poster of Boomers
Boomers
Philip Jackson was
66+ in Boomers
as 'Alan'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 15 2014
Poster of Cuckoo
Cuckoo
Philip Jackson was
64+ in Cuckoo
as 'Tony'.
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Tue, Sep 25 2012
Poster of Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise
Philip Jackson was
63+ in Death in Paradise
as 'David Witton'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 25 2011
Poster of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Philip Jackson was
63+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
as 'Self - Participant'.
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Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of Sugartown
Sugartown
Philip Jackson was
63+ in Sugartown
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 24 2011
Poster of The Queen
The Queen
Philip Jackson was
61+ in The Queen
as 'Harold Wilson'.
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Sun, Nov 29 2009
Poster of Home Time
Home Time
Philip Jackson was
61+ in Home Time
as 'Roy Jacks'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 2009
Poster of Crooked House
Crooked House
Philip Jackson was
60+ in Crooked House
as ', Bloxham'.
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Mon, Dec 22 2008
Poster of Place of Execution
Place of Execution
Philip Jackson was
60+ in Place of Execution
as 'Old George Bennett'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2008
Poster of Fanny Hill
Fanny Hill
Philip Jackson was
59+ in Fanny Hill
as 'Mr. Croft'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 22 2007
Poster of The Chase
The Chase
Philip Jackson was
58+ in The Chase
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 16 2006
Poster of Funland
Funland
Philip Jackson was
57+ in Funland
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 23 2005
Poster of London
London
Philip Jackson was
55+ in London
as 'Samuel Pepys'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 07 2004
Poster of Murder in Suburbia
Murder in Suburbia
Philip Jackson was
55+ in Murder in Suburbia
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Sat, Mar 13 2004
Poster of Hustle
Hustle
Philip Jackson was
55+ in Hustle
as 'Arthur Bond'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 24 2004
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
Philip Jackson was
55+ in New Tricks
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Little Britain
Little Britain
Philip Jackson was
55+ in Little Britain
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 2003
Poster of Foyle's War
Foyle's War
Philip Jackson was
54+ in Foyle's War
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 27 2002
Poster of Sins
Sins
Philip Jackson was
52+ in Sins
as 'Mickey Thomas'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 24 2000
Poster of The Vice
The Vice
Philip Jackson was
50+ in The Vice
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 04 1999
Poster of The Last Salute
The Last Salute
Philip Jackson was
49+ in The Last Salute
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 15 1998
Poster of The Ambassador
The Ambassador
Philip Jackson was
49+ in The Ambassador
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Sun, Jan 04 1998
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Philip Jackson was
48+ in Midsomer Murders
as 'Daniel Snape'.
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Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Philip Jackson was
47+ in Silent Witness
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of Black Hearts in Battersea
Black Hearts in Battersea
Philip Jackson was
47+ in Black Hearts in Battersea
as 'Eustace Buckle'.
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Sun, Dec 31 1995
Poster of Bramwell
Bramwell
Philip Jackson was
46+ in Bramwell
as 'Ronald Kennedy'.
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Mon, May 01 1995
Poster of Hamish Macbeth
Hamish Macbeth
Philip Jackson was
46+ in Hamish Macbeth
as 'Malachi McBean'.
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Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of The Wimbledon Poisoner
The Wimbledon Poisoner
Philip Jackson was
46+ in The Wimbledon Poisoner
as 'Detective Inspector Russell Rush'.
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Sun, Dec 11 1994
Poster of Downwardly Mobile
Downwardly Mobile
Philip Jackson was
46+ in Downwardly Mobile
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Thu, Jul 21 1994
Poster of A Touch of Frost
A Touch of Frost
Philip Jackson was
44+ in A Touch of Frost
as 'Sergent Sharpe, D.S. Sharpe'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 06 1992
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Philip Jackson was
43+ in Heartbeat
as 'Ken Marsden, Brian Simpson'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of Murder Most Horrid
Murder Most Horrid
Philip Jackson was
43+ in Murder Most Horrid
as 'Patron, Police Sergeant'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 14 1991
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Philip Jackson was
40+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot
as 'Chief Inspector James Harold Japp, Assistant Commissioner Japp'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of The Storyteller
The Storyteller
Philip Jackson was
39+ in The Storyteller
as 'King'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 15 1988
Poster of Lizzie's Pictures
Lizzie's Pictures
Philip Jackson was
38+ in Lizzie's Pictures
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Wed, Jun 03 1987
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Philip Jackson was
38+ in Casualty
as 'Rob Royson'.
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Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Robin of Sherwood
Robin of Sherwood
Philip Jackson was
35+ in Robin of Sherwood
as 'Abbot Hugo de Rainault'.
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Sat, Apr 28 1984
Poster of The Gentle Touch
The Gentle Touch
Philip Jackson was
31+ in The Gentle Touch
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Fri, Apr 11 1980
Poster of Two Up, Two Down
Two Up, Two Down
Philip Jackson was
30+ in Two Up, Two Down
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Fri, May 11 1979
Poster of Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected
Philip Jackson was
30+ in Tales of the Unexpected
as 'George Forester'.
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Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of Pennies from Heaven
Pennies from Heaven
Philip Jackson was
29+ in Pennies from Heaven
as 'Dave'.
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Tue, Mar 07 1978
Poster of Porridge
Porridge
Philip Jackson was
26+ in Porridge
as 'Melvin 'Dylan' Bottomley'.
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Thu, Sep 05 1974
Poster of Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine
Philip Jackson was
24+ in Last of the Summer Wine
as 'Gordon'.
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Thu, Jan 04 1973
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Philip Jackson was
22+ in Play for Today
as 'Colin Pasmore'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970