Phil

First appearance Downtown as Fruits

Created by Craig Bartlett
Portrayed by Dan Castellanetta

Information

Nickname(s) Steely Phil
Gender Male
Age 81 (as of episode "Grandpa's Birthday")
Occupation retired
Family Mitzi (sister)
Spouse(s) Grandma
Children Miles


PERSONALITY

(voiced by Dan Castellanetta) is a character on the Nickelodeon cartoon Hey Arnold! who owns the local boarding house. He is Arnold's grandfather, Pookie/Gertrude's husband, and Miles' father. His nickname is Steely Phil. The nickname Steely comes from his undying support of American steelworkers. [citation needed]

Although he gives often poor advice, and is rather goofy, Phil is a good grandfather, and loves Arnold. He calls Arnold by the nickname "Short Man". Phil gave the impression that he may have multiple grandsons in 'Grandpa's Sister' when he responded disagreeingly to a claim Arnold made about being his only grandson.

In one episode, Grandpa reveals that Gertrude and he were in the same class as children during the Great Depression (there were no jobs back then). She had a huge crush on Phil, but could only express it by picking on him, much as Helga does with Arnold. This is a further hint of an eventual relationship for Arnold and Helga.