Paul Eddington

He was awarded the Commander of the order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1987 and in 1992, he won the London Critics Circle Theatre Award for Best Actor, for his performance in No Man's Land. His remains were cremated. His last roles were in The Camomile Lawn, a 1992 TV dramatisation of Mary Wesley's novel, and as the voice of Badger in The Adventures of Mole (1995). Richard Mulligan died of cancer in Los Angeles, California. While filming for Yes, Prime Minister, Eddington was diagnosed with skin cancer, but he continued performing on stage and television, and for years he kept his illness a secret from all but his friends and co-stars. A notable exception was the 1981 satire S.O.B., in which he played lead character Felix Farmer, a Hollywood producer-director modelled on the film's actual producer-director, Blake Edwards. Eddington moved into repertory theatre in Sheffield, and made his first appearance in TV drama in the 1950s, as a regular cast member of The Adventures of Robin Hood (first shown 1955), initially as minor characters and eventually as Will Scarlett. In films he usually played supporting roles.

Eddington began acting with Entertainments National Service Association (ENSA) which was set up to entertain British troops during World War II, but was asked to leave when it became known that he was a pacifist and a conscientious objector. Harry Weston in Empty Nest, which was a spin-off of The Golden Girls. Eddington's fame grew further as the star of the hit comedy series Yes, Minister, first screened in 1980, and later to become Yes, Prime Minister - said to have been Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s favourite TV programme. His best known television roles were those of Burt Campbell in the sitcom Soap and of Dr. Originally intended as mere bit parts, the Leadbetters quickly became essential to each episode and their roles expanded until they had equal standing with the two "stars". He was born in New York, New York. Eddington was cast in a supporting role as neighbour Jerry Leadbetter, with Penelope Keith as his wife, Margo. Richard Mulligan (November 13, 1932 - September 26, 2000) was an American television and film actor whose career spanned 34 years.

It tells the story of a suburban couple who decide to give up work and become self-sufficient. He rose to prominence through The Good Life, first screened by the BBC in 1975, and still being shown today. Although he worked as an actor all of his life, Eddington was in his forties before he became a household name. Paul Eddington (1927-1995) was a well-loved British actor best known for his appearances in popular TV sitcoms of the 70s and 80s.