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 school-based drama series "Waterloo Road" (2006–2013); making him the longest-serving cast member in the show's history. In addition to his work on "Waterloo Road", he has also made appearances in various British television series, including "A Horseman Riding By", "EastEnders", "The Bill", "Wing and a Prayer", "City Central", "Cutting It", "Casualty", "Doctors", "Coronation Street", "Death Comes to Pemberley", "The Worst Witch" and "Holby City".