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Paul Eddington was born in London, Roman Empire on June 18, 1927. Paul Eddington was listed as a television actor, film actor and stage actor. Death is recorded on November 4, 1995, at the age of 68. Listed accolades include Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
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
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / stage actor / autobiographer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul%20Eddington
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q955048
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul Eddington born?
Born June 18, 1927.
When did Paul Eddington die?
Died November 4, 1995, aged 68.
Where was Paul Eddington from?
Paul Eddington was from London, Roman Empire.
What did Paul Eddington do?
Paul Eddington worked as actor, television actor, film actor, stage actor, autobiographer.
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