Paul Darrow
Paul Darrow | |
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 Darrow in 2007 | |
| Born | Paul Valentine Birkby 2 May 1941 Chessington, Surrey, England |
| Died | 3 June 2019 (aged 78) |
| Education | Haberdashers' Aske's Boys' School |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1963–2019 |
| Known for | Blake's 7 |
| Spouse(s) | Janet Lees Price |
| Website | www |
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