​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Philip "Phil" Fox (Edinburgh) is an English film and television actor, known particularly for comic roles. His appearances include Genie in the House, Maurice, People Like Us, Waking the Dead, Maxwell, Midsummer Murders and Foyle's War. He also appeared in the film Venus alongside Peter O'Toole. He has also appeared in many children's programmes and has a long association with producer Clive Doig, who cast him in the children's shows Eureka, The Album, E ...