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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Full Filmography
51 titles- 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
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What movies or TV shows is Paul Nicholas best known for?
Paul Nicholas is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The One Show (2006), Richard & Judy (2001), Songs of Praise (2001), GMTV (1993).
When and where was Paul Nicholas born?
Paul Nicholas was born on December 3, 1944 in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
How many credits does Paul Nicholas have?
Paul Nicholas has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2025.
What is Paul Nicholas's background in cinema and television?
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, includin...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Songs of Praise (2001) — aged about 56
- Heartbeat (1992) as Sven Larson — aged about 47
- Close to Home (1989) as James Shepherd — aged about 44
- Just Good Friends (1983) as Vince Pinner — aged about 38
- See No Evil (1971) as Jacko — aged about 26
- Tommy (1975) as Cousin Kevin — aged about 30
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