10/10/1923
Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, UK:
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.
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Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool) (2016) as Self |
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The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons (2016) as Himself - Presenter |
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Filmed in Supermarionation (2014) as Self |
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Frost on Sketch Shows (2013) as Self |
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Nema aviona za Zagreb (2012) as English cuckold |
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The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom (2011) as Himself - Friend |
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13 Hours That Saved Britain (2011) as Eyewitnesses |
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Lady Godiva (2008) as |
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Is Benny Hill Still Funny? (2006) as Self |
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Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! (2006) as Himself |
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Bottom Mindless Violence (2004) as Himself (archive footage) |
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Another Audience With Ken Dodd (2002) as Self |
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Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box (2001) as Self |
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Hospital! (1997) as Wheelchair Man |
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Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric (1989) as Reverend Wainwright |
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Mr Jolly Lives Next Door (1988) as Himself |
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Spy Story (1976) as Ben Toliver |
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The Best of Benny Hill (1974) as |
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S.S. France (1973) as Narrator |
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Danger Point (1971) as |
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Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River (1968) as Dudley Heath |
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The Ghost Goes Gear (1966) as |
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The Wrong Box (1966) as Alan Frazer Scrope |
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Every Day's a Holiday (1965) as Julian Goddard |
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Murder Ahoy (1964) as Dr. Crump |
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Carry On Regardless (1961) as Wolf |
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Doctor in Love (1960) as Dr. Hinxman |
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Let's Get Married (1960) as R.A.F. Officer |
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Upstairs and Downstairs (1959) as Brian |
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Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (1959) as Rodgers |
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Too Many Crooks (1959) as Tommy Weston |
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Happy Is the Bride (1958) as John Royd |
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Brothers in Law (1957) as Charles Poole |
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Eyewitness (1956) as House Surgeon |
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The Long Arm (1956) as Police Constable Bates |
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An Alligator Named Daisy (1955) as News Interviewer (uncredited) |
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Simon and Laura (1955) as TV Producer |
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To Dorothy, a Son (1954) as Passport Official |
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The Master of Bankdam (1947) as Edgar Hoylehouse |