Philip Elsmore

Philip Elsmore was born on Nov 16, 1937 in UK. Philip Elsmore's big-screen debut came with Two in Clover - Season 1 directed by Alan Tarrant in 1969, strarring Narrator. Philip Elsmore is known for Pardon My Genie directed by Daphne Shadwell, Roy Barraclough stars as Mr. Cobbledick and Ellis Jones as Hal Adden. The upcoming new tvshow Philip Elsmore plays is Pardon My Genie - Season 2 which will be released on Apr 10, 1972.

Philip Elsmore was well known as an in-vision continuity announcer for Thames Television from 1968 to 1992. After National Service with the RAF in West Germany, he trained as an actor, playing minor roles and understudying at the Old Vic, followed by repertory and tours. His television career began in 1963 when he worked as an continuity announcer for Thames's predecessor ABC. Philip has also provided announcements for Border, Tyne Tees and Southern regions. In 1968, Philip Elsmore made the very first live continuity announcement for Thames Television and thereafter, was the first voice heard every morning for the station's daily startup, albeit recorded. On December 31st 1992, Philip made the final continuity announcement on Thames Television, when it lost its franchise. He also did continuity voiceover for Westcountry in the mid 90s. Philip's acting work includes 'Whodunnit' (1976) with Pauline Quirke. He also featured in 'The Bill' and 'Lovejoy'. He has also written for the stage and still works to this day providing voice-overs for various DVD releases. In 2006, Elsmore provided the narration for Mordant Music's album Dead Air.