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Paul Clark Eddington CBE (18 June 1927 – 4 November 1995) was an English actor best known for playing Jerry Leadbetter in the television sitcom The Good Life (1975–1978) and politician Jim Hacker in the sitcom Yes Minister (1980–1984) and its sequel, Yes, Prime Minister (1986–1988).
Nov 7, 1995 · The Independent reports the death of Paul Eddington, who played Jim Hacker in the popular sitcom Yes Minister, in 1995. He was praised by his co-stars, friends and former Prime Minister Baroness Thatcher for his bravery and humour in fighting skin cancer.
Paul Eddington was a British actor who starred in The Good Life, Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister. He died of skin cancer and diabetes in 1995, after receiving the honor of Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
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- Paddington, London, England, UK
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Nov 7, 1995 · Paul Clark Eddington, actor: born London 18 June 1927; CBE 1987; married 1952 Patricia Scott (three sons, one daughter); died London 4 November 1995. More about Actors And Actresses Musicals ...
Paul Eddington was a British actor who starred in The Good Life, Yes Minister and Yes, Prime Minister. He died of skin cancer in 1995 and received the CBE for his services to drama.
- June 18, 1927
- November 4, 1995
BBC documentary on the life of British sitcom actor Paul Eddington. This footage belongs to the BBC but has been uploaded in response to its withdrawal from ...
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Mar 28, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Paul Eddington, who starred in The Good Life and Yes, Minister. Find out how he overcame a troubled childhood, conscription and lack of formal training to become a household name in British comedy.
