Paul Eddington

Birth Name:

Paul Clark Eddington

Birth Place:

London, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor

Best known for his starring role as bumbling politician Jim Hacker in the British TV series "Yes Minister" and "Yes, Prime Minister․"
Received a CBE in 1987 by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for his contributions to the drama field
Won the 1992 London Critics Circle Theatre Award for Best Actor for his role in "No Man's Land․"
Started acting with the Entertainments National Service Association during World War II
Quote: "I think an actor delves into himself and discovers that part of himself that's in the character he's playing․"
Often performed on stage in Bristol and London's West End
Wrote an autobiography, "So Far, So Good," which was published in 1995

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