Philip Norton

Philip Isambard Norton is one of the four main characters of Genie in the House, appearing in every single episode. He is the straight-laced father of Emma and Sophie, and an industrial designer working for Max Baxter Industries. He is a widower and strictly against all forms of magic. He is portrayed by Adam Morris.

Biography
Football has been a passion for him. Even when he was nine-years-old, he adored kicking a ball around, and supported his current football team, City United.

Despite being mature and focused now, in his youth and adolescence, he was a rebellious child, who didn't respect rules, lied and enjoyed making a mess. Even as a teenager, though he did enjoy school, his friendship with Max encouraged him to be disrespectful to teachers, and sneak out of lessons.

Personality
Philip is a organised, focused, work-oriented father, who cares immensely about the welfare and education of his daughters. He takes pride in his career and his own education, as well as the organisation of his house and money. When it comes to pocket money and grounding, he is always fair and plays by the rules - which also takes prominence when magic is involved.

He often describes himself as dashing and charming when it comes to love and romance, and is keen to move on from his deceased wife. He is often so enamoured by female companions that their happiness and opinions on him comes before anything else in his life.

When it comes to his work, he finds it easy to disagree with his boss, Max, especially over the name of the product. This even results in an argument between the two of them over whether their toy should be called 'Phil O'Fix Bricks' or 'Baxter Bricky Blocks'. However, out of fear of being fired, he more frequently puts his own desires to one side, and allows Max to make most of his work decisions.

In the Norton household, he is the voice of reason, despite the fact that in his youth, he was a troublemaker and rebel. His reasoning also affects Adil, who he sees as one of his children, giving him punishments, rules and chores like he would with Emma and Sophie.

Despite his sternness and frequent sarcasm, his home and his family are the most important things in his life.

Trivia

 * His birthday is 24th April
 * His favourite drink is prune juice
 * His favourite tea is darjeeling
 * He has a tattoo, though it is never stated where or what it is


 * His previous love interests have included: Bonnie Swift, A'isha, Dilly, Nanette, Phillipa Horton, Victoria, Caroline, Petula Spinelli, Mags Meyer, Jamila and his deceased, unnamed wife