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Nicholas Parsons

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1923-10-10

Deathday: 2020-01-28 (96 years old)

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.

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Filmography

all 76

TV Shows 39

Movies 37

self 30

Creator 2

Voice 1

Narrator 1

Nicholas Parsons

Biography

Filmography

all 76

TV Shows 39

Movies 37

self 30

Creator 2

Voice 1

Narrator 1

Producer 1

Tales of the Tardis (2023)

Good Omens (2019)

Morecambe & Wise in America (2018)

When Comedy Goes Horribly Wrong (2018)

Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool) (2016)

The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons (2016)

Filmed in Supermarionation (2014)

The Secret Life of Books (2014)

Frost on Sketch Shows (2013)

There Is No Plane to Zagreb (2012)

Comedy World Cup (2012)

Just a Minute (2012)

The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom (2011)

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011)

13 Hours That Saved Britain (2011)

The WotWots (2009)

Feast (2009)

How TV Changed Britain (2008)

What the Dickens? (2008)

All Star Mr & Mrs (2008)

Lady Godiva (2008)

Is Benny Hill Still Funny? (2006)

Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! (2006)

Agatha Christie's Marple (2004)

Celebrity Mastermind (2003)

Another Audience With Ken Dodd (2002)

Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box (2001)

Just A Minute (1999) (1999)

Hospital! (1997)

Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996)

Style Challenge (1996)

The Alphabet Game (1996)

Good Morning Summer (1995)

Just A Minute (1994) (1994)

Star Pets (1992)

Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show (1992)

Cluedo (1990)

Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric (1989)

Bodger and Badger (1989)

A Bit of Fry & Laurie (1989)

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door (1988)

The New Statesman (1987)

The Joke Machine (1985)

Surprise, Surprise (1984)

Countdown (1982)

The Comic Strip Presents (1982)

Wogan (1982)

An Audience with... (1978)

Spy Story (1976)

The Best Of Benny Hill (1974)

S.S. France (1973)

Sale of the Century (1971)

Danger Point (1971)

The Benny Hill Show (1969)

The Ugliest Girl in Town (1968)

Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River (1968)

The Ghost Goes Gear (1966)

The Wrong Box (1966)

Every Day's a Holiday (1965)

Murder Ahoy (1964)

Doctor Who (1963)

Doctor in Love (1960)

Four Feather Falls (1960)

Upstairs and Downstairs (1959)

Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (1959)

Too Many Crooks (1959)

Happy Is the Bride (1958)

Brothers in Law (1957)

The Arthur Haynes Show (1957)

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1923-10-10

Deathday
2020-01-28 (96 years old)

Birth Name
Christopher Nicholas Parsons

Birth Place
Grantham, United Kingdom

Relationships
Denise Bryer (1954-08-21 - 1989-01-01)

Citizenships
United Kingdom

Awards
Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Commander of the Order of the British Empire