Biography
Michael David Edwards (born 5 December 1963), better known as Eddie the Eagle, is an English ski jumper and Olympian who in 1988 became the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping, finishing last in the Normal Hill and Large Hill events. He held the British ski jumping record from 1988 to 2001. He also took part in amateur speed skiing, running at 106.8 km/h (66.4 mph), and became a stunt jumping world record holder for jumping over 6 buses.In 2016, he was portrayed by Taron Egerton and Tom and Jack Costello in the biographical film Eddie the Eagle.
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The Jump (2014)
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8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2013)
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Self - Contestant
Splash! (2013)
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Himself - Contestant
Let's Dance for Sport Relief (2010)
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Celebrity Juice (2008)
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Dancing on Ice (2006)
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Die 80er Jahre Show (2002)
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1963-12-05 (60 years old)
Birth NameMichael David Edwards
Birth PlaceCheltenham, United Kingdom
Height173-centimeter
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
ResidencesWoodchester, United Kingdom
Also Known AsEddie "The Eagle" Edwards, Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards, Eddie the Eagle, Michael Edwards
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