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How old is Nicholas Lyndhurst, and how tall is the Only Fools and Horses actor?

NICHOLAS Lyndhurst is seen as a national treasure thanks to his role in Only Fools And Horses.

But what else has he been in? And just how tall is he?

Nicholas Lyndhurst has starred in many comedy dramas
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Nicholas Lyndhurst has starred in many comedy dramasCredit: Getty - Contributor

Who is Nicholas Lyndhurst?

Nicholas is an English actor best known for his role in Only Fools And Horses.

Before he hit the big time in the BBC sitcom, Nicholas starred in television adverts and children's films in the late 1970s, before landing a main character role in The Prince And The Pauper in 1976.

He stands at an impressive 6 foot 1 inch.

How old is the Only Fools and Horses actor?

Nicholas is 59 years old, having been born on April 20, 1961.

He would have been 20 years old when Only Fools And Horses began airing.

The iconic show ran seven full series over a decade until 1991.

It then went on to have Christmas specials for a number of years.

Nicholas Lyndhurst is best known for playing Rodney Trotter in Only Fools and Horses
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Nicholas Lyndhurst is best known for playing Rodney Trotter in Only Fools and HorsesCredit: BBC

What else has Nicholas starred in?

Nicholas is best known for playing Rodney Trotter, alongside David Jason's Del Boy, on Only Fools and Horses from 1981 to 2003.

His other most notable role is playing Gary Sparrow in Goodnight Sweetheart in the 90s.

Nicholas also played Dan Griffin in the BBC drama New Tricks and Adam Parkinson in Carla Lane's series Butterflies in the 70s and 80s.

The actor also admits turning down the opportunity to play the lead role of Gary in the 1997 British film The Full Monty, but says he has "no regrets".

Nicholas Lyndhurst starred in the 90s sitcom Goodnight Sweetheart
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Nicholas Lyndhurst starred in the 90s sitcom Goodnight Sweetheart

Is Nicholas married?

Nicholas married his wife Lucy Smith on September 1, 1999.

Lucy is a former ballet dancer.

They have a son called Archie who tragically passed away aged 19.

Del and Rodney Smash the Chandelier
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