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Paul Nicholas

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The Resume

    (December 3, 1944- )
    Born in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
    Birth name was Paul Oscar Beuselinck
    Actor and singer
    Portrayed Vincent Pinner in 'Just Good Friends' (1983-86) and Gavin Sullivan in EastEnders (2015-16)
    Narrated the series 'Creepy Crawlies' (1987-88) and 'The Adventures of Spot' (1987-93)
    Appeared in the films 'What Became of Jack and Jill?' (1972), 'Stardust' (1974), 'Lisztomania' (1974), 'Tommy' (1975), 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' (1978), 'The Jazz Singer' (1980), and 'A Prominent Patient' (2016)
    Appeared in West End productions of 'Hair,' 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' 'Cats,' 'Grease,' and 'Camelot'
    Recorded the singles 'Reggae Like It Used To Be' (1976), 'Dancing with the Captain' (1976), 'Grandma's Party' (1976), and 'Heaven on the Seventh Floor' (1977)

Why he might be annoying:

    He originally used Paul Dean as a stage name.
    He performed in drag with fake boobs while a member of Screaming Lord Sutch's band.
    He fathered children out of wedlock with two different girlfriends.
    He was a one-hit wonder in the US with 'Heaven on the Seventh Floor.'
    He auditioned unsuccessfully for the relaunch of Doctor Who (2004).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He had three Top 20 hits in Britain.
    He originated the role of Rum Tum Tugger in the London production of 'Cats.'
    He produced several musicals, including revivals of 'Grease' that played on the West End (2007) and Broadway (2008).
    He said, 'Being older actually takes the pressure off me to some extent, because I don't have to be attractive to play character roles.'

Credit: C. Fishel


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