English actor Philip Jackson is familiar to the audience for his role in the TV series "Poirot Agatha Christie." He can be seen in the films Best Offer, High Hopes, The Coach, and The Dregs. The actor also starred in the series "Robin of Sherwood", "Virtuosos" and "Purely English Murders".
Biography
Philip Jackson was born on June 18, 1948 in Retford. He was educated at the University of Bristol. In 1999, the actor received a nomination for the Actors Guild Award. Philip's wife is British actress Sally Baxter. She has starred in the TV series Brother Cadfael, New Tricks and Catastrophe. The Jackson and Baxter family had two children - George Jackson and Ami Rain Jackson.
Carier start
The actor has been acting in films since his early youth. At first, like many of his colleagues, Philip received mostly cameo roles in the series. He played Smitty in Coronation Street and Joey in Cars Z. Then he was invited to "BBC: Play of the Month". This series ran from 1965 to 1983. He later landed the role of Cesar in Omnibus and the role of a delivery man in the British TV series The Liver Birds. Jackson played Colin in Play of the Day and Carson in The Greatest Secrets. The series has been running since 1973 and continues to be filmed.
In 1973, the series Indian Summer began, in which Philip appeared as Gordon. On BBC2 Theater, he starred as Clive, and on Oatmeal as Melvin. Jackson was also seen as Frank in New Star. This American documentary has already included 46 seasons.
In the second half of the 1970s, Philip starred in the TV series Red Calendar Day, Premiere, Pennies from Heaven, Travelers, Non-Invented Stories and the films Pressure, The Hermit and The Dregs. Then he was invited to play the role of Flynn in the TV series "Soft Touch." This crime drama follows the adventures of a female police officer. Later, he could be seen in the television drama "The Pattern of Roses" and the top-rated series "Robin of Sherwood".
In 1984, Philip got one of the leading roles in the musical drama Say Hello to Broad Street. The action takes place after the famous rock musician lost a recording of new compositions in the park. The next big role of the actor took place in the 1988 film High Hopes. His character is Martin. The film tells the story of an ordinary married couple from working-class London neighborhoods.
Creation
In 1989, the series "Poirot" began, in which Philip received the permanent role of Inspector Jepp. Filming continued until 2013. This role made Jackson famous. British crime detective has 13 seasons. It has been shown not only in the UK, but also in Finland, Japan, Australia, France, the Netherlands and Estonia. Jackson landed the lead role in the 1993 comedy drama Bad Behavior. The plot tells how a family from north London decided to make a toilet renovation. The contractor billed them too much for their services. In the course of the action, the family bickers with the employee.
Philip landed a recurring role in the 1994 miniseries The Poisoner of Wimbledon. His character is Detective Rush. Then he was given a prominent role in the historical drama "Black Hearts in Battersea." The series began filming in 1995. Then he appeared in the series "The Silent Witness", "Purely English Murders", "Touch of Evil", "Vice" and the films "The Trumpet Case", "The Opium War", "Cousin Betta", "Bachelorette Party", "Mouse Fuss", "Voice".
In 1999, he voiced Inspector Fix in the animated adventure Around the World in 80 Days. Then he could be seen in the film "Victoria Wood with all her belongings" and the movie "The Coach". According to the plot, the coach of the lower division suddenly gets the opportunity to coach the English national team. In the film adaptation of Crime and Punishment, Philip played Marmeladov, in the film Destined - Norton, and in the TV series Foyle's War - Alan Carter. Also in the early 2000s, Jackson was invited to the films "Cruise of the Gods", "Second Nature", "Mother Teresa" and the series "Your Britasha", "New Tricks", "Shameless".
Later, the actor starred in the TV series "Virtuosos". The drama ran from 2004 to 2012. Philip got the role of Arthur Bond. His next job was in Murder in the Suburbs, where he played Bill Jackson. Also, the actor was cast in the series "London", "Veselyandiya", "BBC: Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire" and "Informants". He could be seen in the films Walk to Heaven, Witness at the Wedding, I Want Candy, and Do It Yourself.
At the end of the first decade of the 21st century, Philip played in the TV series "Fanny Hill". He got the role of Mr. Croft. In the drama Margaret Thatcher: The Long Way to Finchley, he appeared as Alfred Roberts, and in Harley Street as Mel Fielding. In 2008, he landed a role in the miniseries Place of Execution and Dark House. Later he could be seen in the films "Margaret Thatcher", "First Men on the Moon", "7 Days and Nights with Marilyn", "City State", "Friend Request Awaits Confirmation" and in the TV series "The Queen", "Aftermath", "Chekhov's Short Comedies", "Death in Paradise".
Jackson landed a cameo in Playhouse and played Tony in Cook. The actor appeared in the musical comedy "Spike Island" about a rising indie rock band. He was then cast as Fred in 2012's Best Offer. The drama tells about a scam conceived against the managing director of an auction house. Philip played Bob in the sports drama Believe, about a talented young footballer. Later, the actor got roles in the TV series "Difficulties of education", "Hospital" Good Karma "and" She Again ". In the 2018 historical film Peterloo, Philip got the role of John. The film tells about the rally for the granting of universal suffrage.
