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Philip Bretherton Biography

Birth Name:Philip Bretherton

Birth Place:Preston, Lancashire, England

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Attended the University of Manchester, where he studied English and Drama
  • Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "The XYY Man" in 1977
  • Best known for his role as Alistair Deacon in "As Time Goes By" and as Bill Keller in "The Fifth Estate․"
  • Had recurring roles as Andrew Bower in "Casualty," as Stefan Hauser in "Footballers' Wives," and as Ian Davenport in "Coronation Street․"