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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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Your Move
Your Move
Philip Jackson was 74 in Your Move as 'Mikey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 15 2023
Poster of The Peacock
The Peacock
Philip Jackson was 74 in The Peacock as 'Lord Macintosh'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 2020
Poster of Peterloo
Peterloo
Philip Jackson was 70 in Peterloo as 'John Knight'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 2018
Poster of Above the Clouds
Above the Clouds
Philip Jackson was 70 in Above the Clouds as 'William'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 2018
Poster of Patrick's Day
Patrick's Day
Philip Jackson was 65 in Patrick's Day as 'John Freeman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 2014
Poster of Believe
Believe
Philip Jackson was 65 in Believe as 'Bob'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 2013
Poster of Ragged
Ragged
Philip Jackson was 64 in Ragged as 'Prison Governor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 2013
Poster of The Best Offer
The Best Offer
Philip Jackson was 64 in The Best Offer as 'Fred'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of Spike Island
Spike Island
Philip Jackson was 64 in Spike Island as 'Mr. Jackson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 11 2012
Poster of Stars In Shorts
Stars In Shorts
Philip Jackson was 64 in Stars In Shorts as 'Trevor'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 2011
Poster of City State
City State
Philip Jackson was 63 in City State as 'William'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2011
Poster of Friend Request Pending
Friend Request Pending
Philip Jackson was 63 in Friend Request Pending as 'Trevor'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 19 2010
Poster of Margaret
Margaret
Philip Jackson was 60 in Margaret as 'Bernard Ingham'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 12 2008
Poster of Fanny Hill
Fanny Hill
Philip Jackson was 59 in Fanny Hill as 'Mr. Croft'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 22 2007
Poster of Grow Your Own
Grow Your Own
Philip Jackson was 58 in Grow Your Own as 'Big John'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 26 2005
Poster of The Best Man
The Best Man
Philip Jackson was 57 in The Best Man as 'Mr. Barker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 09 2005
Poster of Von Trapped
Von Trapped
Philip Jackson was 56 in Von Trapped as 'Torsten'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 2004
Poster of Second Nature
Second Nature
Philip Jackson was 55 in Second Nature as 'Lawrence Augenblick'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 22 2003
Poster of Coogan's Runner
Coogan's Runner
Philip Jackson was 54 in Coogan's Runner as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 23 2002
Poster of The Intended
The Intended
Philip Jackson was 53 in The Intended as 'Norton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 2002
Poster of Crime and Punishment
Crime and Punishment
Philip Jackson was 53 in Crime and Punishment as 'Marmaladov'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 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)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Little Voice
Little Voice
Philip Jackson was 50 in Little Voice as 'George'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1998
Poster of Girls' Night
Girls' Night
Philip Jackson was 50 in Girls' Night as 'Dave Simpson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1998
Poster of Cousin Bette
Cousin Bette
Philip Jackson was 49 in Cousin Bette as 'De Wissembourg'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1998
Poster of Our Boy
Our Boy
Philip Jackson was 49 in Our Boy as 'DS Yorke'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 15 1998
Poster of The Opium War
The Opium War
Philip Jackson was 48 in The Opium War as 'Captain White'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 09 1997
Poster of Brassed Off
Brassed Off
Philip Jackson was 48 in Brassed Off as 'Jim'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1996
Poster of The Last Dance
The Last Dance
Philip Jackson was 45 in The Last Dance
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 18 1993
Poster of Bad Behavior
Bad Behavior
Philip Jackson was 44 in Bad Behavior as 'Howard Spink'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1993
Poster of Thacker
Thacker
Philip Jackson was 43 in Thacker as 'Ben Royce'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 20 1992
Poster of High Hopes
High Hopes
Philip Jackson was 40 in High Hopes as 'Martin Burke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 1989
Poster of The Dark Room
The Dark Room
Philip Jackson was 39 in The Dark Room as 'Greg'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 26 1988
Poster of On the Palm
On the Palm
Philip Jackson was 38 in On the Palm as 'Dawlish'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 05 1987
Poster of The Fourth Protocol
The Fourth Protocol
Philip Jackson was 38 in The Fourth Protocol as 'Burkinshaw'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 29 1983
Poster of Pocketful of Dreams
Pocketful of Dreams
Philip Jackson was 33 in Pocketful of Dreams as 'Denny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 1982
Poster of Pasmore
Pasmore
Philip Jackson was 32 in Pasmore as 'Colin Pasmore'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 21 1980
Poster of Games Without Frontiers
Games Without Frontiers
Philip Jackson was 31 in Games Without Frontiers as 'Clive'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 1980
Poster of Scum
Scum
Philip Jackson was 31 in Scum as 'Mr Greaves'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 12 1979
Poster of Afternoon Off
Afternoon Off
Philip Jackson was 30 in Afternoon Off as 'Bernard'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 1979
Poster of A Little Outing
A Little Outing
Philip Jackson was 29 in A Little Outing as 'Geoff'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 1977
Poster of Pressure
Pressure
Philip Jackson was 28 in Pressure as '2nd CID Officer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1976
Poster of Rogue Male
Rogue Male
Philip Jackson was 28 in Rogue Male as '1st Seaman'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 11 1975
Poster of Pig Bin
Pig Bin
Philip Jackson was 26 in Pig Bin as 'Ken'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 28 1974
Poster of Blooming Youth
Blooming Youth
Philip Jackson was 25 in Blooming Youth as 'Jeff'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 18 1973
Poster of Shakespeare or Bust
Shakespeare or Bust
Philip Jackson was 24 in Shakespeare or Bust as 'Hippie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 08 1973
Poster of The Pigeon Fancier
The Pigeon Fancier
Philip Jackson was 23 in The Pigeon Fancier as 'Harry'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 07 2024
Poster of Sherwood
Sherwood
Philip Jackson was 73+ in Sherwood as 'Mickey Sparrow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2022
Poster of Avoidance
Avoidance
Philip Jackson was 73+ in Avoidance as 'Peter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 10 2022
Poster of The Window
The Window
Philip Jackson was 73+ in The Window as 'Martin Dewsbury'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 08 2021
Poster of Isolation Stories
Isolation Stories
Philip Jackson was 71+ in Isolation Stories as 'Peter'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 26 2018
Poster of Bad Move
Bad Move
Philip Jackson was 69+ in Bad Move as 'Ken'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 2015
Poster of Boomers
Boomers
Philip Jackson was 66+ in Boomers as 'Alan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 15 2014
Poster of Cuckoo
Cuckoo
Philip Jackson was 64+ in Cuckoo as 'Tony'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2012
Poster of Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise
Philip Jackson was 63+ in Death in Paradise as 'David Witton'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of Sugartown
Sugartown
Philip Jackson was 63+ in Sugartown
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 24 2011
Poster of The Queen
The Queen
Philip Jackson was 61+ in The Queen as 'Harold Wilson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 29 2009
Poster of Home Time
Home Time
Philip Jackson was 61+ in Home Time as 'Roy Jacks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 2009
Poster of Crooked House
Crooked House
Philip Jackson was 60+ in Crooked House as ', Bloxham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 22 2008
Poster of Place of Execution
Place of Execution
Philip Jackson was 60+ in Place of Execution as 'Old George Bennett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2008
Poster of Fanny Hill
Fanny Hill
Philip Jackson was 59+ in Fanny Hill as 'Mr. Croft'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 22 2007
Poster of The Chase
The Chase
Philip Jackson was 58+ in The Chase
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 16 2006
Poster of Funland
Funland
Philip Jackson was 57+ in Funland
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 23 2005
Poster of London
London
Philip Jackson was 55+ in London as 'Samuel Pepys'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 07 2004
Poster of Murder in Suburbia
Murder in Suburbia
Philip Jackson was 55+ in Murder in Suburbia
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 2004
Poster of Hustle
Hustle
Philip Jackson was 55+ in Hustle as 'Arthur Bond'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 24 2004
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
Philip Jackson was 55+ in New Tricks
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Little Britain
Little Britain
Philip Jackson was 55+ in Little Britain
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 2003
Poster of Foyle's War
Foyle's War
Philip Jackson was 54+ in Foyle's War
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 27 2002
Poster of Sins
Sins
Philip Jackson was 52+ in Sins as 'Mickey Thomas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 24 2000
Poster of The Vice
The Vice
Philip Jackson was 50+ in The Vice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 04 1999
Poster of The Last Salute
The Last Salute
Philip Jackson was 49+ in The Last Salute
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 15 1998
Poster of The Ambassador
The Ambassador
Philip Jackson was 49+ in The Ambassador
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 04 1998
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Philip Jackson was 48+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Daniel Snape'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of Silent Witness
Silent Witness
Philip Jackson was 47+ in Silent Witness
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 31 1995
Poster of Bramwell
Bramwell
Philip Jackson was 46+ in Bramwell as 'Ronald Kennedy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 01 1995
Poster of Hamish Macbeth
Hamish Macbeth
Philip Jackson was 46+ in Hamish Macbeth as 'Malachi McBean'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 11 1994
Poster of Downwardly Mobile
Downwardly Mobile
Philip Jackson was 46+ in Downwardly Mobile
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 06 1992
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Philip Jackson was 43+ in Heartbeat as 'Ken Marsden, Brian Simpson'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of The Storyteller
The Storyteller
Philip Jackson was 39+ in The Storyteller as 'King'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 15 1988
Poster of Lizzie's Pictures
Lizzie's Pictures
Philip Jackson was 38+ in Lizzie's Pictures
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 03 1987
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Philip Jackson was 38+ in Casualty as 'Rob Royson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 28 1984
Poster of The Gentle Touch
The Gentle Touch
Philip Jackson was 31+ in The Gentle Touch
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 11 1980
Poster of Two Up, Two Down
Two Up, Two Down
Philip Jackson was 30+ in Two Up, Two Down
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of Pennies from Heaven
Pennies from Heaven
Philip Jackson was 29+ in Pennies from Heaven as 'Dave'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 07 1978
Poster of Porridge
Porridge
Philip Jackson was 26+ in Porridge as 'Melvin 'Dylan' Bottomley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 04 1973
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Philip Jackson was 22+ in Play for Today as 'Colin Pasmore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970