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Nicholas Parsons

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Oct 10 1923
Birthplace: Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, UK

Death: Tue, Jan 28 2020
Nicholas Parsons is 96 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool)
Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool)
Nicholas Parsons was
93 in Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool)
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 30 2016
Poster of The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons
The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons
Nicholas Parsons was
92 in The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons
as 'Himself - Presenter'.
Thu, Oct 06 2016
Poster of Filmed in Supermarionation
Filmed in Supermarionation
Nicholas Parsons was
91 in Filmed in Supermarionation
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 11 2014
Poster of Frost on Sketch Shows
Frost on Sketch Shows
Nicholas Parsons was
89 in Frost on Sketch Shows
as 'Self'.
Wed, Mar 13 2013
Poster of There Is No Plane to Zagreb
There Is No Plane to Zagreb
Nicholas Parsons was
89 in There Is No Plane to Zagreb
as 'English cuckold'.
Tue, Nov 20 2012
Poster of The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
Nicholas Parsons was
88 in The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
as 'Himself - Friend'.
Tue, Nov 08 2011
Poster of 13 Hours That Saved Britain
13 Hours That Saved Britain
Nicholas Parsons was
87 in 13 Hours That Saved Britain
as 'Eyewitnesses'.
Wed, Apr 20 2011
Poster of Lady Godiva
Lady Godiva
Nicholas Parsons was
84 in Lady Godiva
Fri, Jan 25 2008
Poster of Is Benny Hill Still Funny?
Is Benny Hill Still Funny?
Nicholas Parsons was
83 in Is Benny Hill Still Funny?
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 28 2006
Poster of Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
Nicholas Parsons was
82 in Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Mar 16 2006
Poster of Another Audience With Ken Dodd
Another Audience With Ken Dodd
Nicholas Parsons was
78 in Another Audience With Ken Dodd
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 09 2002
Poster of Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
Nicholas Parsons was
77 in Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
Tue, Jun 12 2001
Poster of Hospital!
Hospital!
Nicholas Parsons was
73 in Hospital!
as 'Wheelchair Man'.
Sun, Mar 30 1997
Poster of Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric
Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric
Nicholas Parsons was
66 in Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric
as 'Reverend Wainwright'.
Wed, Nov 15 1989
Poster of Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
Nicholas Parsons was
64 in Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Mar 05 1988
Poster of Spy Story
Spy Story
Nicholas Parsons was
52 in Spy Story
as 'Ben Toliver'.
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of The Best Of Benny Hill
The Best Of Benny Hill
Nicholas Parsons was
50 in The Best Of Benny Hill
Thu, May 23 1974
Poster of S.S. France
S.S. France
Nicholas Parsons was
49 in S.S. France
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, May 09 1973
Poster of Danger Point
Danger Point
Nicholas Parsons was
47 in Danger Point
Sat, Jan 02 1971
Poster of Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
Nicholas Parsons was
44 in Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
as 'Dudley Heath'.
Fri, Jul 12 1968
Poster of The Ghost Goes Gear
The Ghost Goes Gear
Nicholas Parsons was
42 in The Ghost Goes Gear
Thu, Sep 01 1966
Poster of The Wrong Box
The Wrong Box
Nicholas Parsons was
42 in The Wrong Box
as 'Alan Frazer Scrope'.
Sun, Jun 19 1966
Poster of Every Day's a Holiday
Every Day's a Holiday
Nicholas Parsons was
41 in Every Day's a Holiday
as 'Julian Goddard'.
Wed, Jul 14 1965
Poster of Murder Ahoy
Murder Ahoy
Nicholas Parsons was
40 in Murder Ahoy
as 'Dr. Crump'.
Tue, Sep 22 1964
Poster of Carry On Regardless
Carry On Regardless
Nicholas Parsons was
37 in Carry On Regardless
as 'Wolf'.
Tue, Apr 04 1961
Poster of Doctor in Love
Doctor in Love
Nicholas Parsons was
36 in Doctor in Love
as 'Dr. Hinxman'.
Tue, Jul 12 1960
Poster of Upstairs and Downstairs
Upstairs and Downstairs
Nicholas Parsons was
36 in Upstairs and Downstairs
as 'Brian'.
Mon, Nov 02 1959
Poster of Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
Nicholas Parsons was
35 in Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
as 'Rodgers'.
Tue, Mar 10 1959
Poster of Too Many Crooks
Too Many Crooks
Nicholas Parsons was
35 in Too Many Crooks
as 'Tommy'.
Sun, Mar 08 1959
Poster of Happy Is the Bride
Happy Is the Bride
Nicholas Parsons was
34 in Happy Is the Bride
as 'John Royd'.
Tue, Mar 04 1958
Poster of Brothers in Law
Brothers in Law
Nicholas Parsons was
33 in Brothers in Law
as 'Charles Poole'.
Mon, Mar 04 1957
Poster of Eyewitness
Eyewitness
Nicholas Parsons was
32 in Eyewitness
as 'House Surgeon'.
Tue, Aug 14 1956
Poster of The Long Arm
The Long Arm
Nicholas Parsons was
32 in The Long Arm
as 'Police Constable Bates'.
Fri, Jun 01 1956
Poster of An Alligator Named Daisy
An Alligator Named Daisy
Nicholas Parsons was
32 in An Alligator Named Daisy
as 'News Interviewer (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 13 1955
Poster of Simon and Laura
Simon and Laura
Nicholas Parsons was
32 in Simon and Laura
as 'TV Producer'.
Wed, Nov 02 1955
Poster of To Dorothy, a Son
To Dorothy, a Son
Nicholas Parsons was
31 in To Dorothy, a Son
as 'Passport Official'.
Sun, Oct 31 1954
Poster of The Master of Bankdam
The Master of Bankdam
Nicholas Parsons was
23 in The Master of Bankdam
as 'Edgar Hoylehouse'.
Wed, Aug 20 1947

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Tales of the Tardis
Tales of the Tardis
Nicholas Parsons would have been no older than
96 in Tales of the Tardis
as 'The Rev. Mr. Wainwright'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 01 2023
Poster of Good Omens
Good Omens
Nicholas Parsons was
95+ in Good Omens
as 'Dagon (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 31 2019
Poster of Comedy World Cup
Comedy World Cup
Nicholas Parsons was
88+ in Comedy World Cup
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 2012
Poster of Just a Minute
Just a Minute
Nicholas Parsons was
88+ in Just a Minute
as 'Himself (host)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 26 2012
Poster of Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Nicholas Parsons was
88+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
as 'Self - Participant'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 2011
Poster of Feast
Feast
Nicholas Parsons was
85+ in Feast
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 03 2009
Poster of How TV Changed Britain
How TV Changed Britain
Nicholas Parsons was
84+ in How TV Changed Britain
as 'Himself'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 01 2008
Poster of What the Dickens?
What the Dickens?
Nicholas Parsons was
84+ in What the Dickens?
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 28 2008
Poster of All Star Mr & Mrs
All Star Mr & Mrs
Nicholas Parsons was
84+ in All Star Mr & Mrs
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 12 2008
Poster of Agatha Christie's Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple
Nicholas Parsons was
81+ in Agatha Christie's Marple
as 'Father Gorman'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2004
Poster of Celebrity Going Home
Celebrity Going Home
Nicholas Parsons was
80+ in Celebrity Going Home
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 23 2004
Poster of Celebrity Mastermind
Celebrity Mastermind
Nicholas Parsons was
80+ in Celebrity Mastermind
First Air Date
Fri, Dec 26 2003
Poster of Just A Minute (1999)
Just A Minute (1999)
Nicholas Parsons was
75+ in Just A Minute (1999)
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 19 1999
Poster of Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Nicholas Parsons was
73+ in Never Mind the Buzzcocks
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 1996
Poster of Style Challenge
Style Challenge
Nicholas Parsons was
72+ in Style Challenge
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 02 1996
Poster of The Alphabet Game
The Alphabet Game
Nicholas Parsons was
72+ in The Alphabet Game
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 05 1996
Poster of Good Morning Summer
Good Morning Summer
Nicholas Parsons was
71+ in Good Morning Summer
First Air Date
Tue, May 30 1995
Poster of Just A Minute (1994)
Just A Minute (1994)
Nicholas Parsons was
70+ in Just A Minute (1994)
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 1994
Poster of Star Pets
Star Pets
Nicholas Parsons was
68+ in Star Pets
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1992
Poster of Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show
Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show
Nicholas Parsons was
68+ in Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1992
Poster of Have I Got News for You
Have I Got News for You
Nicholas Parsons was
66+ in Have I Got News for You
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 1990
Poster of Cluedo
Cluedo
Nicholas Parsons was
66+ in Cluedo
as 'Reverend Green'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 25 1990
Poster of Spatz
Spatz
Nicholas Parsons was
66+ in Spatz
as 'Nicholas Parsons'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1990
Poster of Bodger and Badger
Bodger and Badger
Nicholas Parsons was
65+ in Bodger and Badger
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1989
Poster of A Bit of Fry & Laurie
A Bit of Fry & Laurie
Nicholas Parsons was
65+ in A Bit of Fry & Laurie
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 13 1989
Poster of The New Statesman
The New Statesman
Nicholas Parsons was
63+ in The New Statesman
as 'Nicholas Parsons'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1987
Poster of Surprise, Surprise
Surprise, Surprise
Nicholas Parsons was
60+ in Surprise, Surprise
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 06 1984
Poster of The Comic Strip Presents...
The Comic Strip Presents...
Nicholas Parsons was
59+ in The Comic Strip Presents...
as 'Himself, Nicholas Parsons'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Countdown
Countdown
Nicholas Parsons was
59+ in Countdown
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Wogan
Wogan
Nicholas Parsons was
58+ in Wogan
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of Benny Hill Show
Benny Hill Show
Nicholas Parsons was
56+ in Benny Hill Show
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1980
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Nicholas Parsons was
54+ in An Audience with...
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Sale of the Century
Sale of the Century
Nicholas Parsons was
47+ in Sale of the Century
as 'Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 09 1971
Poster of The Benny Hill Show
The Benny Hill Show
Nicholas Parsons was
46+ in The Benny Hill Show
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 19 1969
Poster of The Ugliest Girl in Town
The Ugliest Girl in Town
Nicholas Parsons was
44+ in The Ugliest Girl in Town
as 'David Courtney'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1968
Poster of Call My Bluff
Call My Bluff
Nicholas Parsons was
42+ in Call My Bluff
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 17 1965
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Nicholas Parsons was
40+ in Doctor Who
as 'The Rev. Mr. Wainwright'.
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of Four Feather Falls
Four Feather Falls
Nicholas Parsons was
36+ in Four Feather Falls
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 25 1960
Poster of The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Nicholas Parsons was
31+ in The Adventures of Robin Hood
as 'Sir Walter of the Glen'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1955