Philip Martin Brown (born 9 July 1956) is an English actor, born in
Manchester,
Lancashire. He has appeared in many TV shows and films in a career that has spanned decades. He is best known for his role as
Grantly Budgen in the television series
Waterloo Road and as Steve McDonald's therapist in the soap opera
Coronation Street. He also had a small yet significant role in
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. He has recently completed his 4th episode of "Doctors" as different characters. Philip also shot "Suspects" for Channel 5 in November 2015.