The Night Caller star Robert Glenister has a very famous family – with a father, brother, wife and son all in showbiz.
In fact, Robert has performed alongside his brother and son on separate occasions, both times being directed by his wife!
Here’s everything you need to know about The Night Caller star Robert Glenister, his impressive career, and his just as impressive familial connections.
How old is Robert Glenister?
Robert was born in Watford on March 11, 1960. At the time of writing, he is 64 years old.
Despite suffering a speech impediment in his youth, Robert found a love of the theatre arts and decided to pursue acting after graduating from Harrow Weald Grammar School.
He is the son of the retired TV director John Glenister. In a career spanning more than three decades, John directed the ITV adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma (1972) as well as Casanova (1971) and A Touch of Frost (1994).
Are Robert Glenister and Philip Glenister related?
Robert and Philip Glenister are indeed brothers! Philip is Robert’s younger brother by three years.
As TV fans will know, Philip is also an actor. His most recognised role is that of DCI Gene Hunt in Life on Mars and its sequel Ashes to Ashes. The series was an award-winner for BBC One, bagging a BAFTA and two International Emmys.
Prior to Life on Mars, Philip appeared in recurring roles on Roger Roger and Clocking Off. He also portrayed photographer Lawrence in the Helen Mirren and Julie Walters-fronted comedy Calendar Girls.
More recently, Philip has starred in Julian Fellowes drama Belgravia and Wales-set thriller Steeltown Murders. He also played the dodgy property developer Jack Radcliffe in this year’s ITV hit After the Flood.
Despite their familiar connection and long careers as actors, Robert and Philip have only acted together once – and it was for radio! In 2016, they starred in a Radio 4 adaptation of Sam Shepard’s play True West, directed by Robert’s wife Celia de Wolff.
Robert told the Irish Times in 2019: “People have suggested that we do something together on the telly, playing brothers or something. We’”
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