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Nicholas Parsons

Nicholas Parsons

Actor · Born 1923-10-10 · Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, UK

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Biography

Christopher Nicholas Parsons (10 October 1923 – 28 January 2020) was an English actor, straight man and radio and television presenter. He was the long-running presenter of the comedy radio show Just a Minute and hosted the game show Sale of the Century during the 1970s and early 1980s. Parsons was born and grew up in Grantham, Lincolnshire, and was educated at St Paul's School, London. He became a full-time actor following the Second World War and began appearing in various theatre, film and television roles, including support to Arthur Haynes. He began presenting Just a Minute in 1967 and never missed a show until 2018. In addition to his well-known roles on this and Sale of the Century, he appeared as a guest on other television shows, including Doctor Who and Have I Got News for You. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Good Omens (2019) — Dagon (voice)
  2. Doctor Who (1963) — Reverend Wainwright
  3. The Benny Hill Show (1969)
  4. Murder Ahoy (1964) — Dr. Crump
  5. Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) — Father Gorman
  6. A Bit of Fry & Laurie (1989)
  7. Brass Eye (1997) — Self
  8. Have I Got News for You (1990) — Self - Host
  9. The Wrong Box (1966) — Alan Frazer Scrope
  10. Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) — Self
  11. Carry On Regardless (1961) — Wolf
  12. The New Statesman (1987) — Nicholas Parsons
  13. Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! (2006) — Himself
  14. The Best of Benny Hill (1974)
  15. The Long Arm (1956) — Police Constable Bates
  16. Too Many Crooks (1959) — Tommy Weston
  17. Countdown (1982)
  18. The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) — Sir Walter of the Glen
  19. The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) — Himself
  20. Doctor in Love (1960) — Dr. Hinxman
  21. Simon and Laura (1955) — TV Producer
  22. 13 Hours That Saved Britain (2011) — Eyewitnesses
  23. To Dorothy, a Son (1954) — Passport Official
  24. Eyewitness (1956) — House Surgeon
  25. Brothers in Law (1957) — Charles Poole
  26. Upstairs and Downstairs (1959) — Brian
  27. Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (1959) — Rodgers
  28. Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River (1968) — Dudley Heath
  29. Tales of the Tardis (2023) — The Rev. Mr. Wainwright
  30. Mr Jolly Lives Next Door (1988) — Himself
  31. Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric (1989) — Reverend Wainwright
  32. An Alligator Named Daisy (1955) — News Interviewer (uncredited)
  33. Wogan (1982) — Self
  34. Filmed in Supermarionation (2014) — Self
  35. Surprise, Surprise (1984) — Self
  36. Bodger and Badger (1989)
  37. Cluedo (1990) — Reverend Green
  38. Happy Is the Bride (1958) — John Royd
  39. Four Feather Falls (1960)
  40. Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) — Self - Participant