Nicholas Lyndhurst | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nicholas Simon Lyndhurst[1] 20 April 1961 Portsmouth, Hampshire, England |
| Alma mater | Corona Theatre School |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Spouse |
Lucy Smith (m. 1999) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Francis Lyndhurst (grandfather) |
Nicholas Simon Lyndhurst (born 20 April 1961) is an English actor. He began his career as a child actor and became best known for his role as Rodney Trotter in the sitcom Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003). He also had major roles in other sitcoms including Goodnight Sweetheart (1993–1999, 2016) (as Gary Sparrow), Going Straight (1978), Butterflies (1978–1983), The Two of Us (1986–1990), The Piglet Files (1990–1992) and After You've Gone (2007–2008). He starred in the comedy-drama series Rock & Chips (2010–2011) and co-starred in the procedural crime drama series New Tricks (2013–2015). In 2023, he was cast as Professor Alan Cornwall in the revival of the American sitcom Frasier.
Lyndhurst won two National Television Awards for his role in Goodnight Sweetheart, as well as being nominated for a British Comedy Award and three British Academy Television Awards for his role in Only Fools and Horses.