Philip Martin (Neighbours)
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Ian Rawlings as Philip Martin (1995)
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| Neighbours character | |||||||||||
| Portrayed by |
Christopher Milne (1985) Ian Rawlings (1992–99, 2005) |
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| Duration | 1985, 1992–99, 2005 | ||||||||||
| First appearance | 21 June 1985 | ||||||||||
| Last appearance | 29 July 2005 | ||||||||||
| Introduced by |
Reg Watson (1985) Don Battye (1992) Ric Pellizerri (2005) |
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| Classification | Former; regular | ||||||||||
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| Other names | Philippa Martinez (pen name) | ||||||||||
| Occupation | Pacific Bank manager (1985) Janitor at Erinsborough High (1992) Lassiter's Hotel manager (1992–94) Newsagent (1994–96) Barman (1996) Novelist (1996) Carpenter's Mechanics owner (1997–99) |
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| Home | Darwin | ||||||||||
 Christopher Milne as Philip Martin (1985)
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| Wife |
Loretta Martin (until 1985) Julie Robinson (1986–94) Ruth Wilkinson (1998–) |
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| Sons | Michael Martin |
| Daughters |
Debbie Martin Hannah Martin |
| Stepsons |
Ben Atkins Lance Wilkinson |
| Stepdaughters | Anne Wilkinson |
Philip Gordon Martin is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Ian Rawlings. Originally played by Christopher Milne during the character's first appearance in 1985, Rawlings took over the role when the character returned to the show in 1992 and remained until 1999. He briefly returned in 2005 for several episodes. He was the most featured male in the show in the 1990s.
In September 1999, Jason Herbison of Inside Soap reported that the Martin family had been written out of Neighbours and that they had already filmed their final scenes. On 14 April 2005, Kris Green of Digital Spy announced Rawlings would be reprising his role of Philip and joining many ex-cast members in returning to Neighbours for special episodes celebrating the show's 20th anniversary.
Philip is introduced to Jen Handley (Alyce Platt) and he becomes aware that she likes him. Jen faces an uphill struggle to get Philip to go out with her because he cannot believe that a beautiful and younger woman is interested in him. Philip thinks Jen simply feels sorry for him because he is a widower and single father. To show her he does not need sympathy, Philip decides to "play the field" and embarks on a series of random dates. Eventually Jen persuades Philip to go out with her and they begin a "passionate" relationship. Philip provides some much needed stability in Jen's life and is different from the other guys that she has been out with before. Jen and Philip's relationship later breaks down and Jen leaves Erinsborough.
Philip meets Ruth Wilkinson (Ailsa Piper) in 1996 when she comes to care for Helen Daniels (Anne Haddy). Initially Philip and Ruth do not get on well, but when Ruth's ex-husband Bill Hails (Ian Stanley) appears, Philip becomes a "useful ally." Philip becomes nervous about asking Ruth out and he is "egged on" by Helen who plays matchmaker. The Daily Record said "the makers of Neighbours can stretch out this relationship for several episodes before we have a clear idea if it's actually going anywhere." Philip and Ruth share a kiss and they begin a relationship. Ruth and Philip later get engaged and they marry, while Ruth waits for results of tests for breast cancer. Philip's son, Michael (Troy Beckwith), returns for the wedding and Ruth arrives at the ceremony on the back of a Harley Davidson motorbike. Piper said that there is an atmosphere of madness, happiness and excitement to the day. After Philip has a mid-life crisis, he decides to move the family to Darwin. Ruth initially considers commuting thousands of miles, but ultimately chooses to follow her husband when she gets a top job at a Darwin hospital.
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