Nicholas Lyndhurst is a British actor best known for his role as Rodney Trotter in the popular sitcom Only Fools and Horses. Born on April 20, 1961, in Ealing, London, he began his acting career at a young age and gained fame in the 1980s and 1990s. In addition to Only Fools and Horses, Lyndhurst has appeared in various television shows and stage productions, showcasing his versatility as an actor. He has also starred in the series Goodnight Sweetheart, where he played a time-traveling character, further solidifying his status in British comedy.