Biography

Phillip Schofield was born on April 1, 1962 in Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Emmerdale Farm (1972), Extras (2005) and Keith Lemon: The Film (2012). He has been married to Steph Schofield since March 29, 1993. They have two children.

An enthusiastic supporter of gay rights and homosexual marriage.

After 27 years of marriage and two daughters, Phillip officially announced that he was gay. This Morning (1988) co-host Holly Willoughby read the official statement on air as composed by Schofield.

He and his wife Stephanie have two daughters, Ruby and Molly. Stephanie's sister is the producer Georgina Lowe.

He owns an EMI 2001 television camera.

139 complaints over Holly's [Holly Willoughby] gorgeous Voice dress. Let's hope those outraged on behalf of their kids don't take them to the beach this summer.

I was 17 years old, got a job as a bookings clerk at the BBC, at Broadcasting House. Walked in through the front doors, massive great Reception, it's all marble, there's a big marble sweeping staircase that disappears around a corner. We were on the first floor, and I went up, as I got just around the corner, I tripped, I fell backwards, my briefcase went before me and everything opened and rolled into Reception and followed by me rolling into Reception to the feet of the Director-General, who said, "Good morning."

Deeply saddened by the death of Sir Jimmy Savile. He was so generous with his time and advice to me when I was starting out. So long Jim.

[on Britney Spears] I never really got that into Britney.