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# Paul Shearer

Actor. Born in Epsom, Surrey, England, UK.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor

## Biography

Paul Shearer is an English actor and writer. He was educated at St John's College, Cambridge, and was a member of the Cambridge University Footlights ensemble that won the first Perrier Comedy Award in 1981, alongside Stephen Fry, Emma Thompson and Hugh Laurie.

Shearer is best known for his roles in the sketch series *The Fast Show* (1994), in which he appeared as various characters, and *The Russ Abbot Show* (1987–1989). His other television credits include appearances in *My Family*, *Goodnight Sweetheart* and *The Inspector Lynley Mysteries*. He has also worked as a writer on several comedy programmes.

As of 2024, Shearer works as a property journalist.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com, comedy.co.uk.*

## On Fi1m (1)

- *The Fast Show* (1994), Fi1m 81, as Various Characters — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-fast-show.md)

## Also known for

- *All Quiet on the Western Front* (1979), 3rd Injured Soldier in Ward (uncredited)
- *My Family* (2000)
- *Goodnight Sweetheart* (1993), Frederick
- *The Bill* (1984)
- *The Inspector Lynley Mysteries* (2002), Harry

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