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My Take
Paul Eddington represents, for me, the gentlemanly conscience of British comedy. His Jim Hacker in Yes Minister is a masterclass in playing a flawed politician with such warmth that you root for him despite yourself, and that lightness in The Good Life proved no accident. Four BAFTA nominations and a CBE confirm a nation recognised his quiet class. What moves me is that he remained a thoughtful craftsman to the end, even authoring a memoir before his death in 1995. His wit never bullied; it charmed, and that generosity is exactly why his performances still hold up.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Paul Eddington
- Name (Japanese)
- ポール・エディングトン
- Reading
- ぽーる・えでぃんぐとん
- Born
- June 18, 1927 – November 4, 1995
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rabbit
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / stage actor / autobiographer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul%20Eddington
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul Eddington born?
June 18, 1927 – November 4, 1995.
Where is Paul Eddington from?
Paul Eddington is from London, Roman Empire.
What does Paul Eddington do?
Paul Eddington works as actor, television actor, film actor, stage actor, autobiographer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.