Philip Haywood Glenister ( born 10 February 1963 ) is an English actor , best known for his role as DCI Gene Hunt on the British television series '' Life on Mars '' and its sequel '' Ashes to Ashes '' .
Philip Haywood Glenister ( born 10 February 1963 ) is an English actor . 
 He is best known for his role as DCI Gene Hunt on the British television series '' Life on Mars '' and its sequel '' Ashes to Ashes '' .