Paul Nicholas

Paul Nicholas

80 · Born: Dec 3, 1944

Personal Details

BornDec 3, 1944 Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
Spouse
  • Linzi Jennings

    ( Dec 10, 1984 to May 10, 2025 )
  • Susan Gee

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Paul Nicholas, a celebrated English thespian and vocalist, embarked upon a multifaceted career that traversed an array of artistic platforms, showcasing his remarkable versatility and range.

From the outset, Nicholas embarked on a journey to establish himself in the realm of popular music, yet it wasn't long before he found himself gravitating towards the captivating world of musical theatre, a development that would ultimately play a substantial role in shaping the trajectory of his professional endeavors.

As the decade of the 1970s finally came into view, Nicholas embarked upon a new chapter in his illustrious career, abandoning his earlier pursuits to focus on the art of acting, thereby broadening his scope and demonstrating his remarkable range as a performer, skillfully showcasing his versatility and adaptability in a wide array of roles.

During the 1980s, Nicholas's professional career reached a significant milestone, as he landed the lead role in the widely acclaimed BBC sitcom "Just Good Friends", a television program that not only garnered widespread popularity but also earned the prestigious BAFTA award, with Nicholas himself receiving a nomination for his outstanding comedic performance, a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft.

After the successful conclusion of the popular television series Just Good Friends, Nicholas embarked on a new chapter in his career, revisiting his passion for musical theatre while concurrently delving into a diverse range of artistic endeavors, including the production and direction of various projects.

Paul Nicholas has had an illustrious career, marked by his impressive capacity to effortlessly transition between diverse artistic environments, thereby cementing his reputation as a multifaceted and accomplished performer.

As an artist, Paul Nicholas has consistently showcased his remarkable ability to adapt to various settings, be it on stage, screen, or in the recording studio, thereby solidifying his position as a talented and accomplished performer.

Throughout his illustrious career, Paul Nicholas has demonstrated an uncanny ability to thrive in a wide range of artistic environments, including theater, film, and television, thus further solidifying his reputation as a versatile and accomplished performer.

Paul Nicholas's illustrious career has been marked by his impressive capacity to adapt to diverse artistic settings, allowing him to effortlessly transition between different mediums, and thereby cementing his position as a talented and accomplished performer.

Paul Nicholas has consistently demonstrated his remarkable ability to adapt and thrive in a variety of artistic settings, thereby solidifying his position as a talented and accomplished performer, and showcasing his impressive range as an artist.

Career

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2017
A Prominent Patient
A Prominent Patient as Neville Chamberlain
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2016
The Gridiron
The Gridiron as Mr. Stanyer
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2008
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2006
Heartbeat
Heartbeat as Sven Larson
{"id":9456,"title":"Burnside","year":2000,"character":"Ronnie Buchan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/burnside","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9456.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9456.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Burnside
Burnside as Ronnie Buchan
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1998
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1987
The Adventures of Spot
The Adventures of Spot as Narrator (voice)
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1983
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Just Good Friends
Just Good Friends as Vince Pinner
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1982
Nutcracker
Nutcracker as Mike McCann
{"id":6336,"title":"The Jazz Singer","year":"1980","character":"Keith Lennox","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-jazz-singer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/auhe54mpoi60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/auhe54mpoi60.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
The Jazz Singer
The Jazz Singer as Keith Lennox
{"id":88623,"title":"Yesterday's Hero","year":"1979","character":"Clint","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/yesterdays-hero-1979","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_88623.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_88623.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
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1978
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1976
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1975
Lisztomania
Lisztomania as Richard Wagner
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Tommy
Tommy as Cousin Kevin
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1974
Stardust
Stardust as Johnny
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1972
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1971
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2017
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