Philip Whitchurch
Actor
Born Jan 30, 1951 · Liverpool, England, UK
Active 1972–present
Philip Whitchurch is an English stage, film, and television actor. He is best known for playing Captain William Frederickson in three episodes of Sharpe between 1994-1997 and the role of Chief Inspector Philip Cato in The Bill from 1993 to…
Filmography
Missionary (2025) — Father JulianThe Jetty (2024) — Superintendent NeedhamThe Responder (2022) — JoeThe Doorman (2020) — Uncle PatPeterloo (2018) — Magistrate Colonel FletcherInterview with a Hitman (2012) — ToscaEinstein and Eddington (2008) — Uncle RudolfBeowulf & Grendel (2005) — FishermanNew Tricks (2004) — Peter JacobsFoyle's War (2002) — Ian JuddWaking the Dead (2001) — Jim BrownMonarch of the Glen (2000) — Mr. BrownMidsomer Murders (1997) — Ade JessellSharpe's Revenge (1997) — Captain William FredericksonThe English Patient (1996) — Corporal DadeSilent Witness (1996) — Martin FerrisSharpe's Siege (1996) — Captain William FredericksonThe Vicar of Dibley (1994)Sharpe's Enemy (1994) — Captain William FredericksonSharpe (1993) — William ‘Sweet William’ FredericksonHeartbeat (1992) — Derek HarperCasualty (1986) — Millard · Paul Bolt · Detective SergeantDefence of the Realm (1986) — Cuttings LibrarianThe Bill (1984)