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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).
Paul Eddington was a tall, debonair actor who achieved international success in the 1970s with The Good Life (1975), a popular television series about a young couple farming their backyard in a London suburb. He played the supporting role of neighbor Jerry Leadbetter.
Nov 7, 1995 · The worlds of showbusiness and politics yesterday paid glowing tribute to the star of Yes, Prime Minister, Paul Eddington, who has died after a brave battle against skin cancer.
Paul Eddington was a tall, debonair actor who achieved international success in the 1970s with The Good Life (1975), a popular television series about a young couple farming their backyard in a London suburb. He played the supporting role of neighbor Jerry Leadbetter.
The Right Honourable Jim Hacker MP ( Paul Eddington ), eventually elevated to the House of Lords as Lord Hacker of Islington, was the editor of a newspaper called Reform before going into politics.
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 delighted TV audiences with two well-loved characters - downtrodden Jerry Leadbetter and politician Jim Hacker. Read about his life and career... The pacifist. Paul was born in London in 1927. His acting career began in 1941 with the Entertainers National Service Association.
Eddington was Jerry Leadbeatter, the mercilessly hen-pecked husband to Keith's superb parody of suburban snobbishness, Margo.
Mar 28, 2020 · Throughout his life Paul Eddington battled with a crippling disease. But as one of the leading stars in two of the nation's favourite comedies, it didn't stop him from cementing his place in the hearts and minds of the British public.
Oct 17, 2007 · Paul Eddington. Born in June 1927, Eddington started his career in ENSA and repertory theatre. For two decades he had a solid career on TV (playing Will Scarlett in Robin Hood) and...
