Phil Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Steve McFadden. He was introduced to the soap opera on 20 February 1990 and was followed by his brother, Grant (Ross Kemp), sister, Sam (Danniella Westbrook / Kim Medcalf) and mother, Peggy (Jo Warne / Barbara Windsor).

Philip James "Phil" Mitchell is the eldest son of Eric and Peggy Mitchell. He is also the older brother of Grant and Sam Mitchell and the father of Ben, Louise, Raymond and Albie, as well as the adoptive father of Dennis Rickman Jr.

4 days ago · Ross Kemp is back on EastEnders! The fan-favorite actor will reprise his role as Grant Mitchell and shake things up once again! Just when Phil Mitchell needed a lifeline, his tough-as-nails brother Grant came to rescue him. Regular viewers know that Walford Hardman will attempt suicide next week ...

6 days ago · As EastEnders approaches its 40th anniversary, viewers can expect heart-wrenching and high-stakes scenes next week that will see a beloved character in crisis. Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) will ...

Jan 25, 2025 · Jaime Winstone is set to reprise the role of Peggy Mitchell as she returns to EastEnders in an upcoming episode as part of P hil’s ongoing mental health storyline.

Jan 21, 2025 · EastEnders is working on a mental health storyline that will see Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) attempt to take his own life whilst experiencing depression with psychotic symptoms.

Jan 16, 2025 · It’s a bold choice for EastEnders to explore loneliness with a character like Phil Mitchell. His tough guy persona has been central to the show for decades, making this vulnerable turn feel...

Feb 20, 1990 · Being a Mitchell means everything to Phil. He and brother Grant ruled the Square, while grand matriarch Peggy looked on proudly. Not to mention his son and daughter - Ben and Louise. But the...

Jan 21, 2025 · EastEnders has confirmed a devastating storyline involving Phil Mitchell, which will see the character attempt to take his own life.

Phil Mitchell (born 20th January 1961) and Grant Mitchell (born 8th July 1962) ruled Albert Square, Walford with a rod of iron from February 1990 to Grant's exit in October 1999, although he returned for visits from 2005 to 2006 and in 2016.