Philip Martin Brown (born 9 July 1956) is an English actor. He is best known for portraying the role of Grantly Budgen in the BBC One school-based drama series, "Waterloo Road", he was the longest serving cast member, appearing in nine series, from 2006 to 2013. He has also had large roles in TV shows such as "A Horseman Riding By", "Wing and a Prayer", "City Central", "Casualty", "Coronation Street", "Death Comes to Pemberley", and "The Worst Witch".