Paul Nicholas
Biography
Paul Nicholas is an English actor. He began his acting career in the 1970s. Nicholas is best known for starring in the 1983 BBC sitcom Just Good Friends. The show won a BAFTA. He was also nominated for best comedy performance for his work on the show. Paul Nicholas has appeared in numerous entertainment roles, including musical theatre, and has been involved in producing and directing. He was born on December 3, 1944, in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, UK. As of his birth date, he is 81 years old.
Career overview
Paul Nicholas is a male actor born in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, UK. He began his acting career in the 1970s.
Nicholas is best known for his role in the 1983 BBC sitcom Just Good Friends, for which he received a BAFTA nomination for best comedy performance. The show also won a BAFTA.
Nicholas has been involved in various entertainment roles, including producing and directing, after his time on Just Good Friends. He has a total of 51 known credits for acting.
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- Fawlty Towers: The Play (2025) as Major Gowen
- A Prominent Patient (2017) as Neville Chamberlain
- The Real Marigold Hotel (2016) as Self
- The Real Marigold on Tour (2016) as Self
- The Story of Musicals (2012) as Self
- The Royal Today (2008) as Mr Woods
- Consuming Passion (2008) as Alan Boon
- That's What I Call Television (2007) as Self
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Only Fools on Horses (2006)
- When Snooker Ruled the World (2002) as Self
- Screaming Lord Sutch (2002)
- Richard & Judy (2001) as Self
- Songs of Praise (2001)
- Burnside (2000) as Ronnie Buchan
- Sunburn (1999) as David Janus
- Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh (1998)
- The Children of Captain Grant (1997) Screenplay
- Spot's Magical Christmas (1995) as Sam(voice: UK version)
- GMTV (1993) as Self
- Heartbeat (1992) as Sven Larson
- Pebble Mill (1991) as Self
- Challenge Anneka (1989) as Self
- Close to Home (1989) as James Shepherd
- The Adventures of Spot (1987) as Narrator (voice)
- Bust (1987) as Neil Walsh
- Royal Variety Performance 1984 (1984)
- Just Good Friends (1983) as Vince Pinner
- Invitation to the Wedding (1983)
- Doubting Thomas (1983) as Thomas Didymus
- Wogan (1982) as Self
- Nutcracker (1982) as Mike McCann
- Alice (1982) as Cheshire Cat / Caterpillar
- Plays for Pleasure (1981) as Sam
- Lady Killers (1980) as Frank Hogg
- The Jazz Singer (1980) as Keith Lennox
- The Cannon & Ball Show (1979) as Self
- Two Up, Two Down (1979)
- Yesterday's Hero (1979) as Clint
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) as Dougie Shears
- Early Struggles (1976) as Kevin
- Tommy (1975) as Cousin Kevin
- Three for All (1975) as Gary
- Lisztomania (1975) as Richard Wagner
- Stardust (1974) as Johnny
- What Became of Jack and Jill? (1972) as Johnnie Tallent
- See No Evil (1971) as Jacko
- Cannabis (1970) as Paul
- Season of the Witch (1970) as Jake
- Screaming Lord Sutch: Jack the Ripper (1965)
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Jake