FULL NAME: Phillip Granville Spaulding

BIRTHDATE: July 16 (approx.)

PORTRAYED BY:
Grant Aleksander--Dec. 1982 - Dec. 1984; 1987 - Feb. 1991; 1996 - Present &
John Bolger--Jan. 1985-1986

FIRST SCENES:
In 1982 after being kicked out of school, Phillip entered an empty Spaulding Mansion and called out fir his father and step-mother, Hope. When there was so answer, he sat down dejectedly and said, "Welcome home Phillip." His first scene in 1996 was a phone call from Alexandra, who was inviting Beth and him to Alan-Michael's wedding.

LAST SCENES:
His last scene in 1991 was at a farewell party thrown in the Towers. Phillip & Beth start to leave, then Phillip turns back to say good-bye again, picking Mindy up with one arm and Harley with the other. Then they turn and walk out.

FAMILY:
Phillip's natural parents are Jackie & Justin Marler. But when Jackie learned that Justin was having an affair, she went abroad and had her baby in secret, with plans to give him up for adoption. At the same time, Alan & Elizabeth Spaulding's child died at birth. Alan, fearing that his wife couldn't handle the loss, arranged to adopt Jackie's baby. For years, only Jackie knew Phillip was hers. Justin didn't even know he had a child. When Alan & Elizabeth split up, she eventually learned the truth about their son and fought for custody of him. She won, and had him raised by his natural parents. But it wasn't until Phillip was 18 that he found out the truth of his parentage. And it was evil Bradley Raines who broke the news on the night of Mindy's 18th birthday party. Raines callously told Phillip the truth, sending the young man into an emotional tailspin.

Phillip has two younger siblings: Alan-Michael Spaulding, the son of Alan & Hope Bauer, and Samantha Marler, daughter of Justin & Jackie.

He has enjoyed close relationships with his aunt, Alexandra Spaulding (Alan's sister), and uncle, Ross Marler (Justin's brother).

He has several cousins: Lujack & Nick by Alexandra; Dinah by Ross & Vanessa; and Kevin, Jason and Clarissa by Ross and Blake.

He has three children, Lizzie (born in 1990) & James (born in 2000) with Beth, and Alan Cooper Spaulding (aka Zach, born in 1999) with Harley.

MINDY LEWIS	BETH RAINES

INDIA VON HALKIEN:
Phillip had a one-night stand with Rick's estranged wife, which resulted in pregnancy. But when the lives of the mother & unborn child were in jeopardy, Phillip had to agree to save Meredith's life at the expense of his child's. Phillip had a one-night stand with Rick's estranged wife, which resulted in pregnancy. But when the lives of the mother & unborn child were in jeopardy, Phillip had to agree to save Meredith's life at the expense of his child's.

LIZ ATHERTON:
Phillip had a brief affair with his secretary, during his marriage to India.

CHELSEA REARDON:
Phillip had a one-night stand with Rick's estranged wife, which resulted in pregnancy. But when the lives of the mother & unborn child were in jeopardy, Phillip had to agree to save Meredith's life at the expense of his child's. Phillip had a one-night stand with Rick's estranged wife, which resulted in pregnancy. But when the lives of the mother & unborn child were in jeopardy, Phillip had to agree to save Meredith's life at the expense of his child's.

MEREDITH READE:
Phillip had a one-night stand with Rick's estranged wife, which resulted in pregnancy. But when the lives of the mother & unborn child were in jeopardy, Phillip had to agree to save Meredith's life at the expense of his child's.

BLAKE THORPE:
Phillip had a one-night stand with Rick's estranged wife, which resulted in pregnancy. But when the lives of the mother & unborn child were in jeopardy, Phillip had to agree to save Meredith's life at the expense of his child's. Phillip had a one-night stand with Rick's estranged wife, which resulted in pregnancy. But when the lives of the mother & unborn child were in jeopardy, Phillip had to agree to save Meredith's life at the expense of his child's.

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MEDICAL HISTORY:
Phillip suffered from a heart condition as a youth. He was knocked unconscious in a sqirmish with Lujack and two other Galahads in 1983. The following summer, he was hospitalized after being badly beaten by the rest of the gang. He was shot in 1986 by Professor Blackburn, who took Beth hostage. Phillip's determination to find Beth, set back his recovery and his health took a toll. Alan decided to end the search by planting evidence to convince his son that Beth was dead.

In 1989, Phillip was shot again. This time it was Alan who accidentally pulled the trigger as he struggled with Roger Thorpe for the gun. This all took place as Phillip and Blake stood at the altar about to get married.

LEGAL HISTORY:
Phillip had brushes with the law as a youth. In 1990, He was accused of the murder of Neil Everest and stood trial. To avoid prison, he enlisted Beth & Rick's help in faking his own death. They were all sentenced to community service--sending Phillip & then-wife Beth to Arizona.

OCCUPATIONS:
After the revelation of his parentage, Phillip left home and worked as a stable boy at the Country Club stables. During his New York adventure with Beth, he took odd jobs, such as a security guard and furniture mover. He later became the pitch man, attracting customers to buy Beth's sketches, and took a turn as a mime. In 1986, he wrote and published the novel, Zanzibar. His positions at Spaulding Enterprises have varied over the years.