Q.How much did Philip Glenister earn for playing Gene Hung
A.Philip Glenister earnt around £250,000 per series of Ashes To Ashes. He played the role of DCI Gene Hunt from 2006-10. The actor is 47 years old.
Q.Who played Sam Tyler in the UK and US versions
A.John Simm played DI Sam Tyler in Life On Mars. Jason O'Mara played him in the US remake. Philip Glenister (Harvey Keitel in the US) played DCI Gene Hunt.
Q.In ashes to ashes series 1 why did gene hunt save alex's life? Is he her father?
A.No. Gene Hunt is not Alex Drake's dad. He was the officer who took her hand after her parents' death when she was a child. Her dad was Timothy Price, QC.