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Paul Nicholls

Highest Rated: 33% A Long Way From Home (2013)

Lowest Rated: 22% Daylight Robbery (2008)

Birthday: Apr 12, 1979

Birthplace: Bolton, Lancashire, England, UK

Former child actor Paul Nicholls quickly became a heartthrob when he segued to adult roles in 1996 as the troubled young Joe Wicks on the popular British serial "EastEnders." The tall, brown-haired actor's portrayal of the schizophrenic teenager was appropriately powerful and sensitive. In some ways, though his acting skills were overshadowed by his status as a teen idol; just as his performances were becoming truly impressive, his likeness was featured on countless magazines and posters bought up by his many fans. Just over a year after joining the cast, Nicholls left "EastEnders" in 1997 and briefly considered giving up acting altogether for a career behind the camera. Instead, he joined the cast of the BBC police drama series "City Central" (1998- ). Working on this show helped to boost his confidence as an actor and transcended his sex symbol image. His lead role in the 1998 London stage production of "Billy Liar" further established him as a serious actor and not just another pretty face. Nicholls finally segued to the big screen as the star of the WWI drama "The Trench" (1999).

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Highest rated movies

33% 25% A Long Way From Home
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31% Life Just Is
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26% 60% Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
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22% 44% Daylight Robbery
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50% The Clandestine Marriage
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High Speed
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45% The Return of Tommy Tricker
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Cold Dark Mirror
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79% Terry
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Gunpowder, Treason and Plot -- Mary Queen of Scots
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Filmography

Movies

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No Score Yet 12% Genesis Lt. Shane Frost (Character) - 2018
No Score Yet No Score Yet Cold Dark Mirror Radomil (Character) - 2015
33% 25% A Long Way From Home Mark (Character) - 2013
No Score Yet 25% Lake Placid: The Final Chapter Ryan Loflin (Character) - 2012
31% No Score Yet Life Just Is Bobby (Character) - 2012
No Score Yet No Score Yet A Date With Fear Cab Driver (Character) - 2011
22% 44% Daylight Robbery Chubby (Character) - 2008
No Score Yet 65% Clapham Junction Terry (Character) - 2007
No Score Yet No Score Yet Marple: Towards Zero Unknown (Character) - 2007
No Score Yet 79% Terry Executive Producer - 2005
No Score Yet No Score Yet Gunpowder, Treason and Plot -- Mary Queen of Scots Lord Darnley (Character) - 2004
No Score Yet 85% If Only Ian Wyndham (Character) - 2004
26% 60% Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason Jed (Character) $40.2M 2004
No Score Yet No Score Yet High Speed Ruben (Character) - 2002
No Score Yet 78% Goodbye Charlie Bright Charlie Bright (Character) - 2001
No Score Yet 41% The Trench Pte. Billy Macfarlane (Character) - 1999
No Score Yet 50% The Clandestine Marriage Richard Lovewell (Character) - 1999
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Passion Daniel (Character) - 1999
No Score Yet 45% The Return of Tommy Tricker Albert (Character) - 1994

TV

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No Score Yet No Score Yet Phoenix Rise Carl (Character) 2023-2024
No Score Yet No Score Yet Ackley Bridge Steve Bell (Character) 2018-2019
No Score Yet No Score Yet Law & Order: UK Sam Casey (Character) 2011 2013-2014
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Fear Cal Beckett (Character) 2012
No Score Yet 64% Secret Diary of a Call Girl Harry (Character) 2011
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Real Hustle Narrator 2009
No Score Yet No Score Yet A Thing Called Love Gary Scant (Character) 2004
No Score Yet No Score Yet Canterbury Tales Unknown (Character) 2003
No Score Yet No Score Yet EastEnders Joe Wicks (Character) 1998-1999