Brookside’s Tinhead actor Phillip Olivier looks exactly the same 20 years since soap exit
01.09.2023 - 06:53
/ ok.co.uk
Philip Olivier, the actor best known for his role as Timothy "Tinhead" O'Leary in the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside, continues to exhibit an uncanny resemblance to his former character even after two decades since his departure from the show. After the curtains closed on Brookside in 2003, Philip Olivier embarked on a career that led him to grace both the small and large screens.
He appeared on a late-night spin-off of the popular series Hollyoaks, as well as medical drama Doctors, and starred as Jason Gallagher in the hit series Benidorm. He also took to the stage in the Take That musical Never Forget, and some Doctor Who audio dramas from Big Finish.
One significant chapter of Philip's post-soap journey was his victory in the Channel 4 reality TV competition, titled The Games.
This accomplishment provided a platform for him to showcase his determination and competitive spirit outside the world of acting. He also participated in Four in a Bed, a reality show where B&B owners critique each other's establishments, allowing audiences to see a different facet of the actor's personality.
Stepping beyond the spotlight, Philip successfully transitioned into an entrepreneurial role as the owner and managing director of Liverpool City Sights, a thriving bus tour business. Garnering a remarkable 5-star rating on TripAdvisor from an extensive pool of over 4,000 reviews, his venture has become a testament to his acumen beyond the entertainment realm.
In a heartwarming turn of events, the Brookside star has recently welcomed his fifth child in eight years. The actor, 42, who hails from Liverpool, already shares three boys and a girl with girlfriend Amy, and after the recent arrival of another daughter, they are now a happy
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