Phil McCall (born Philip McColl; 26 November 1925 – 29 January 2002) was a Glaswegian actor who appeared in numerous plays, films and television productions over a 40-year period.
McCall had significant film roles in Ring of Bright Water (1969) and Lars von Trier's Breaking the Waves (1996).
[2] His television appearances included Dr. Finlay's Casebook, Bottle Boys, Monarch of the Glen, and Coronation Street.
[3] In addition to his role in films and television, McCall was the centrepoint in Knorr's stock cube advertising campaign in the 1980s, which included the famous catchphrase "Pea and ham soup from a chicken, now that's clever".
Their son also entered the entertainment industry, first as a child actor, then later became involved in the behind-the scenes theatre work.