Nicholas LyndhurstNicholas Lyndhurst (born April 21, 1961) is a British actor born in Emsworth, Hampshire. A child student at Corona Stage Academy, he appeared in a succession of commercials and children's films in the early 1970s, and first gained national recognition at the age of seventeen through the sitcom (Adam) Butterflies. He then played the teenage son of lag Fletch in Going Straight before achieving stardom in the series Only Fools and Horses in which he played Rodney Trotter, the younger brother of the main character Del Boy. This programme started as a small comedy in 1981 and rapidly grew in popularity until it reached its peak in 1996 with its Christmas Day episode gaining the largest audience ever obtained by a fictional TV show in the UK. During this period, Lyndhurst also starred in ITV sitcoms The Two Of Us and The Piglet Files, as well as a number of stage shows. In 1993 he played the lead character of Gary Sparrow in science fiction sitcom Goodnight Sweetheart. At around the same time, he was also the face and voice on the TV and radio commercials for the telecommunications chain People's Phone. In between 1997 and 1999 Nicholas Lyndhurst was the public face of the stationery chain store WH Smith, starring as all four members of a family in their adverts. He won a BAFTA for his acting in the adverts. He is married and has a passion for outdoor activities, including flying aeroplanes, surfing and deep-sea diving. TV
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He is married and has a passion for outdoor activities, including flying aeroplanes, surfing and deep-sea diving. His star is on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6930 Hollywood Boulevard. He won a BAFTA for his acting in the adverts. In February 2002, he appeared on the animated series The Simpsons (episode DABF07, The Lastest Gun in the West) as the voice of aging Hollywood cowboy legend Buck McCoy. In between 1997 and 1999 Nicholas Lyndhurst was the public face of the stationery chain store WH Smith, starring as all four members of a family in their adverts. He played a man who is illiterate and the film called attention to the problem of illiteracy. At around the same time, he was also the face and voice on the TV and radio commercials for the telecommunications chain People's Phone. Weaver recieved probably the best reviews of his career when he starred in the 1987 film Bluffing It. In 1993 he played the lead character of Gary Sparrow in science fiction sitcom Goodnight Sweetheart. In 1983, he played a real estate agent addicted to cocaine in Cocaine: One Man's Seduction. During this period, Lyndhurst also starred in ITV sitcoms The Two Of Us and The Piglet Files, as well as a number of stage shows. In 1980, he played Doctor Samuel Mudd, who was unjustly imprisoned for the Lincoln assassination, in The Ordeal Of Doctor Mudd. This programme started as a small comedy in 1981 and rapidly grew in popularity until it reached its peak in 1996 with its Christmas Day episode gaining the largest audience ever obtained by a fictional TV show in the UK. Dennis Weaver has appeared in many acclaimed television films. He then played the teenage son of lag Fletch in Going Straight before achieving stardom in the series Only Fools and Horses in which he played Rodney Trotter, the younger brother of the main character Del Boy. Poteet in the televsion miniseries Centennial on the episode entitled, The Longhorns. A child student at Corona Stage Academy, he appeared in a succession of commercials and children's films in the early 1970s, and first gained national recognition at the age of seventeen through the sitcom (Adam) Butterflies. In 1978, he played the trail boss R.J. Nicholas Lyndhurst (born April 21, 1961) is a British actor born in Emsworth, Hampshire. From 1973 to 1975, he was president of the Screen Actors Guild. Gunbus. In 1975, he was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series. Endless Nights. In 1974, he was nominated for Best Lead Actor in a Limited Series. Bullshot. He received two Emmy Award nominations for his role on McCloud. Bequest to the Nation. From 1967-1969, he appeared on the television show Gentle Ben as Tom Wedloe. Wilderness Challenge. He received an Emmy Award in 1959 for Best Supporting Actor (Continuing Character) in a Dramatic Series. The Two Of Us. It was while delivering flowers for one of these jobs that he heard he had landed the role of "Chester" on the new television series Gunsmoke. To Serve Them All My Days. Over the next three years, he played roles in a series of movies, but still had to work odd jobs in order to support his family. Stalag Luft. He made his film debut that same year in the movie The Redhead from Wyoming. Spearhead. In 1952, Winters aided him in getting a contract from Universal Studios. The Prince and the Pauper. During the start of his acting career, he supported his family by doing a number of odd jobs, including selling vacuum cleaners, tricycles and women's hosiery. The Piglet Files. Solidifying his choice to become an actor, Weaver entrolled in the Actor's Studio, where he met Shelley Winters. Peter Pan. His first role on Broadway came as understudy to Chapman as "Turk Fisher" in Come Back, Little Sheba. He eventually took over the role from Chapman in the national touring company. Our Show. After he failed to make the team, his college friend Lonny Chapman convinced him to come to New York to try his hand at acting. Only Fools and Horses. In 1948, he tried out for the US Olympic team to compete in the decathlon. Losing Her. In 1945, he married Gerry Stowell, with whom he had three children. The Lenny Henry Show. He served as pilot in the US Navy during the Second World War. The Kenny Everett Christmas Show. He attended the University of Oklahoma, where he was a track star. Heidi. He was in born in Joplin, Missouri. Gulliver's Travels. June 4, 1924) is an American television actor, best known for his role as Marshal Sam McCloud on the NBC police drama McCloud which ran from 1970 to 1977. Goodnight Sweetheart. Dennis Weaver (b. Going Straight. Father's Day. Fairies. The Dick Emery Show. David Copperfield. The Burt Bacharach Show. Anne of Avonlea. |