Paul Eddington
Biography
Paul Eddington was an English actor who built a long career in small and supporting parts before finding fame in middle age through two BBC sitcoms. He was born in Paddington, London, and grew up in St John's Wood, and he took up acting in his teens, appearing with ENSA, before working with Sheffield Repertory Theatre. A corrupt policeman in a 1956 Dixon of Dock Green episode was his first major television role; he later played Will Scarlet in The Adventures of Robin Hood and had a supporting part in The Devil Rides Out (1968). He became a household name as Jerry Leadbetter in The Good Life (1975 to 1978) and then as Jim Hacker in Yes Minister (1980 to 1984) and Yes, Prime Minister (1986 to 1988). Those sitcoms brought him four BAFTA shortlistings, and he was twice nominated for an Olivier Award; he was made a CBE in 1987. He died in 1995.
68years old at death
- Born London
- Died London
- Star sign: GeminiThe sign runs May 21 to June 20
- Also credited as Paul Clark Eddington
Movie Career
- Films
- 4
- Career span
- 22 years1964 to 1986
Every film, newest first
- 1986Miss Marple: The Murder at the VicarageIMDb rating 7.5
- 1972The Amazing Mr. BlundenIMDb rating 6.8
- 1968The Devil Rides OutIMDb rating 6.8
- 1964Ring of SpiesIMDb rating 6.5
Genres
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Worked with
Paul Eddington shares two films with Rosalyn Landor, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Rosalyn Landor's page
Christopher Lee's page
Bernard Lee's page
David Lodge's page
Laurence Naismith's page
Joan Hickson's page
Terence FisherDirector, 1 film, 1968
All films by Terence Fisher
Julian AmyesDirector, 1 film, 1986
All films by Julian Amyes
All films by Lionel Jeffries
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Commander of the Order of the British Empire | Won | ||
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