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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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Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool)

Nicholas Parsons was 93 in Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool) as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 2016

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'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 2016

Filmed in Supermarionation

Nicholas Parsons was 91 in Filmed in Supermarionation as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 11 2014

Frost on Sketch Shows

Nicholas Parsons was 89 in Frost on Sketch Shows as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 13 2013

There Is No Plane to Zagreb

Nicholas Parsons was 89 in There Is No Plane to Zagreb as 'English cuckold'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 20 2012

The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom

Nicholas Parsons was 88 in The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom as 'Himself - Friend'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 08 2011

13 Hours That Saved Britain

Nicholas Parsons was 87 in 13 Hours That Saved Britain as 'Eyewitnesses'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 20 2011

Lady Godiva

Nicholas Parsons was 84 in Lady Godiva

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 25 2008

Is Benny Hill Still Funny?

Nicholas Parsons was 83 in Is Benny Hill Still Funny? as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 28 2006

Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!

Nicholas Parsons was 82 in Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 2006

Another Audience With Ken Dodd

Nicholas Parsons was 78 in Another Audience With Ken Dodd as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 09 2002

Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box

Nicholas Parsons was 77 in Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 12 2001

Hospital!

Nicholas Parsons was 73 in Hospital! as 'Wheelchair Man'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1997

Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric

Nicholas Parsons was 66 in Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric as 'Reverend Wainwright'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1989

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door

Nicholas Parsons was 64 in Mr Jolly Lives Next Door as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 05 1988

Spy Story

Nicholas Parsons was 52 in Spy Story as 'Ben Toliver'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976

The Best Of Benny Hill

Nicholas Parsons was 50 in The Best Of Benny Hill

Movie Released: Thu, May 23 1974

S.S. France

Nicholas Parsons was 49 in S.S. France as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 09 1973

Danger Point

Nicholas Parsons was 47 in Danger Point

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1971

Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River

Nicholas Parsons was 44 in Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River as 'Dudley Heath'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1968

The Ghost Goes Gear

Nicholas Parsons was 42 in The Ghost Goes Gear

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1966

The Wrong Box

Nicholas Parsons was 42 in The Wrong Box as 'Alan Frazer Scrope'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 19 1966

Every Day's a Holiday

Nicholas Parsons was 41 in Every Day's a Holiday as 'Julian Goddard'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 1965

Murder Ahoy

Nicholas Parsons was 40 in Murder Ahoy as 'Dr. Crump'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 22 1964

Carry On Regardless

Nicholas Parsons was 37 in Carry On Regardless as 'Wolf'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 04 1961

Doctor in Love

Nicholas Parsons was 36 in Doctor in Love as 'Dr. Hinxman'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 12 1960

Upstairs and Downstairs

Nicholas Parsons was 36 in Upstairs and Downstairs as 'Brian'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 02 1959

Carlton-Browne of the F.O.

Nicholas Parsons was 35 in Carlton-Browne of the F.O. as 'Rodgers'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 10 1959

Too Many Crooks

Nicholas Parsons was 35 in Too Many Crooks as 'Tommy'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 08 1959

Happy Is the Bride

Nicholas Parsons was 34 in Happy Is the Bride as 'John Royd'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 1958

Brothers in Law

Nicholas Parsons was 33 in Brothers in Law as 'Charles Poole'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 04 1957

Eyewitness

Nicholas Parsons was 32 in Eyewitness as 'House Surgeon'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 14 1956

The Long Arm

Nicholas Parsons was 32 in The Long Arm as 'Police Constable Bates'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1956

An Alligator Named Daisy

Nicholas Parsons was 32 in An Alligator Named Daisy as 'News Interviewer (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1955

Simon and Laura

Nicholas Parsons was 32 in Simon and Laura as 'TV Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 1955

To Dorothy, a Son

Nicholas Parsons was 31 in To Dorothy, a Son as 'Passport Official'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 1954

The Master of Bankdam

Nicholas Parsons was 23 in The Master of Bankdam as 'Edgar Hoylehouse'.

Movie Released: 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

Tales of the Tardis

Nicholas Parsons would have been no older than 96 in Tales of the Tardis as 'The Rev. Mr. Wainwright'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 01 2023

Good Omens

Nicholas Parsons was 95+ in Good Omens as 'Dagon (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 31 2019

Comedy World Cup

Nicholas Parsons was 88+ in Comedy World Cup as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 2012

Just a Minute

Nicholas Parsons was 88+ in Just a Minute as 'Himself (host)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 26 2012

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Nicholas Parsons was 88+ in Celebrity Antiques Road Trip as 'Self - Participant'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 24 2011

Feast

Nicholas Parsons was 85+ in Feast

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 03 2009

How TV Changed Britain

Nicholas Parsons was 84+ in How TV Changed Britain as 'Himself'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 01 2008

What the Dickens?

Nicholas Parsons was 84+ in What the Dickens? as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 28 2008

All Star Mr & Mrs

Nicholas Parsons was 84+ in All Star Mr & Mrs

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 12 2008

Agatha Christie's Marple

Nicholas Parsons was 81+ in Agatha Christie's Marple as 'Father Gorman'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2004

Celebrity Going Home

Nicholas Parsons was 80+ in Celebrity Going Home as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 23 2004

Celebrity Mastermind

Nicholas Parsons was 80+ in Celebrity Mastermind

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 26 2003

Just A Minute (1999)

Nicholas Parsons was 75+ in Just A Minute (1999)

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 19 1999

Never Mind the Buzzcocks

Nicholas Parsons was 73+ in Never Mind the Buzzcocks as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 1996

Style Challenge

Nicholas Parsons was 72+ in Style Challenge

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 02 1996

The Alphabet Game

Nicholas Parsons was 72+ in The Alphabet Game

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 05 1996

Good Morning Summer

Nicholas Parsons was 71+ in Good Morning Summer

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 30 1995

Just A Minute (1994)

Nicholas Parsons was 70+ in Just A Minute (1994)

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 1994

Star Pets

Nicholas Parsons was 68+ in Star Pets

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1992

Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show

Nicholas Parsons was 68+ in Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1992

Have I Got News for You

Nicholas Parsons was 66+ in Have I Got News for You as 'Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 1990

Cluedo

Nicholas Parsons was 66+ in Cluedo as 'Reverend Green'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 25 1990

Spatz

Nicholas Parsons was 66+ in Spatz as 'Nicholas Parsons'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 21 1990

Bodger and Badger

Nicholas Parsons was 65+ in Bodger and Badger

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1989

A Bit of Fry & Laurie

Nicholas Parsons was 65+ in A Bit of Fry & Laurie

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 13 1989

The New Statesman

Nicholas Parsons was 63+ in The New Statesman as 'Nicholas Parsons'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1987

Surprise, Surprise

Nicholas Parsons was 60+ in Surprise, Surprise as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 06 1984

The Comic Strip Presents...

Nicholas Parsons was 59+ in The Comic Strip Presents... as 'Himself, Nicholas Parsons'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982

Countdown

Nicholas Parsons was 59+ in Countdown

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982

Wogan

Nicholas Parsons was 58+ in Wogan as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982

Benny Hill Show

Nicholas Parsons was 56+ in Benny Hill Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1980

An Audience with...

Nicholas Parsons was 54+ in An Audience with... as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978

Sale of the Century

Nicholas Parsons was 47+ in Sale of the Century as 'Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 09 1971

The Benny Hill Show

Nicholas Parsons was 46+ in The Benny Hill Show

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 19 1969

The Ugliest Girl in Town

Nicholas Parsons was 44+ in The Ugliest Girl in Town as 'David Courtney'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1968

Call My Bluff

Nicholas Parsons was 42+ in Call My Bluff

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 17 1965

Doctor Who

Nicholas Parsons was 40+ in Doctor Who as 'The Rev. Mr. Wainwright'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963

Four Feather Falls

Nicholas Parsons was 36+ in Four Feather Falls

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 25 1960

The Adventures of Robin Hood

Nicholas Parsons was 31+ in The Adventures of Robin Hood as 'Sir Walter of the Glen'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 1955