Frank Phillips was born 24th August 1901 in Sidmouth Devon. He was a radio announcer and newsreader, both on TV and film from the 1940’s onward although he started his career as a singer in 1923.
During WW2 he was recognised by millions as he announced the twists and turns of the war against Germany in his unflappable baritone voice. It was in his role as an announcer and newsreader that he appeared in several films – many of them classics. His film credits include: The Rakes Progress 1945, Born of the Sea 1949, The Runaway Bus 1954, The Dam Busters 1955, The Quatermass Xperiment in 1955, I’m Alright Jack 1959 and Sammy Going South in 1963. He also played the part of the BBC Home Service Newsreader in the 1974 TV series of Colditz.
For fans of Basil and Radford his voice was heard as the radio announcer in 1949’s Passport to Pimlico.
He died at the age of 78 in 1980.
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