Philip Jackson is an English actor. He is well-known for his roles as Chief Inspector Japp in both television series Agatha Christie’s Poirot and  BBC Radio dramatizations of Poirot stories; as Melvin “Dylan” Bottomley in Porridge.

Philip Jackson Young

Philip Jackson was born in Retford, Nottinghamshire, he started his acting career while studying Drama and German at the University of Bristol.

Philip Jackson Height

Philip Jackson stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) tall.

Philip Jackson Family

Philip Jackson is married to Sally Baxter. They share two children; Amy Raine Jackson and George Jackson.

Philip Jackson Movies And TV Shows

Jackson has starred in many television shows such as Coronation Street, Robin of Sherwood, A Touch of Frost, Foyle’s War, Midsomer Murders, Heartbeat, Little Britain, Hamish Macbeth, Raised by Wolves, and Last of the Summer Wine. He has also appeared in many films including the 1979 Scum and Paul McCartney’s Give My Regards to Broad Street, Brassed Off, Mike Bassett: England Manager, “Grow Your Own”, and My Week with Marilyn.