Nicholas Parsons

Acting Born Oct 10, 1923 Died Jan 28, 2020 Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, UK 86 credits

Biography

Nicholas Parsons works in acting. Born October 10, 1923 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, UK. Died January 28, 2020. Archytele tracks 86 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

David Graham 2 shared titles

Miles Malleson 2 shared titles

Irene Handl 2 shared titles

John Le Mesurier 2 shared titles

Virginia Maskell 2 shared titles

Joan Hickson 2 shared titles

Benny Hill 1 shared title

Henry McGee 1 shared title

Bob Todd 1 shared title

Jackie Wright 1 shared title

Career timeline

2023

Tales of the Tardis

2022

Presented in Supercolorisation

2019

Good Omens

2016

The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas ParsonsBrains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool)

2014

Filmed in Supermarionation

2013

Frost on Sketch Shows

2012

Just a MinuteComedy World CupThere Is No Plane to Zagreb

2011

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip13 Hours That Saved BritainThe Unforgettable Norman Wisdom

2009

Feast

2008

All Star Mr & MrsWhat the Dickens?Lady GodivaHow TV Changed Britain

2006

Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!Is Benny Hill Still Funny?

2004

Agatha Christie's MarpleCelebrity Going HomeBottom Mindless Violence

2003

Celebrity Mastermind

2002

Another Audience With Ken Dodd

2001

Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box

1999

Just A Minute (1999)Just A Minute (1999) · Creator

1997

Brass EyeHospital!

1996

Never Mind the BuzzcocksStyle ChallengeThe Alphabet Game

1995

Good Morning Summer

1994

Just A Minute (1994)Just A Minute (1994) · Creator

1992

Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed ShowStar Pets

1990

Have I Got News for YouCluedoSpatz

1989

Bodger and BadgerA Bit of Fry & LaurieDoctor Who: The Curse of Fenric

1988

Mr Jolly Lives Next Door

1987

The New Statesman

1984

Surprise, Surprise

1982

WoganThe Comic Strip Presents...The Comic Strip Presents...Countdown

1980

Benny Hill Show

1978

An Audience with...

1977

Target

Full Filmography

86 titles

Tales of the Tardis (2023) as The Rev. Mr. Wainwright
Presented in Supercolorisation (2022) as Sheriff Tex Tucker / Telegraph Operator Dan Morse (voice)
Good Omens (2019) as Dagon (voice)
The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons (2016) as Self - Presenter
Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool) (2016) as Self
Filmed in Supermarionation (2014) as Self
Frost on Sketch Shows (2013) as Self
Just a Minute (2012) as Himself (host)
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Comedy World Cup (2012) as Self
There Is No Plane to Zagreb (2012) as English cuckold
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) as Self - Participant
13 Hours That Saved Britain (2011) as Eyewitnesses
The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom (2011) as Himself - Friend
Feast (2009)
All Star Mr & Mrs (2008)
What the Dickens? (2008) as Self
Lady Godiva (2008)
How TV Changed Britain (2008) as Himself
Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! (2006) as Himself
Is Benny Hill Still Funny? (2006) as Self
Agatha Christie's Marple (2004) as Father Gorman
Celebrity Going Home (2004) as Self
Bottom Mindless Violence (2004) as Himself (archive footage)
Celebrity Mastermind (2003)
Another Audience With Ken Dodd (2002) as Self
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box (2001) as Self
Just A Minute (1999) (1999)
Just A Minute (1999) (1999) Creator
Brass Eye (1997) as Self
Hospital! (1997) as Wheelchair Man
Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
Style Challenge (1996)
The Alphabet Game (1996)
Good Morning Summer (1995)
Just A Minute (1994) (1994)
Just A Minute (1994) (1994) Creator
Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show (1992) as Self
Star Pets (1992)
Have I Got News for You (1990) as Self - Host
Cluedo (1990) as Reverend Green
Spatz (1990) as Nicholas Parsons
Bodger and Badger (1989)
A Bit of Fry & Laurie (1989)
Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric (1989) as Reverend Wainwright
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door (1988) as Himself
The New Statesman (1987) as Nicholas Parsons
Surprise, Surprise (1984) as Self
Wogan (1982) as Self
The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Himself
The Comic Strip Presents... (1982) as Nicholas Parsons
Countdown (1982)
Benny Hill Show (1980)
An Audience with... (1978) as Self
Target (1977) as Self – 'Just a Minute' Host (archive audio)
Spy Story (1976) as Ben Toliver
The Best of Benny Hill (1974)
S.S. France (1973) as Narrator
Danger Point (1971)
Sale of the Century (1971) as Host
The Benny Hill Show (1969)
The Ugliest Girl in Town (1968) as David Courtney
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River (1968) as Dudley Heath
The Wrong Box (1966) as Alan Frazer Scrope
The Ghost Goes Gear (1966)
Call My Bluff (1965)
Every Day's a Holiday (1965) as Julian Goddard
Murder Ahoy (1964) as Dr. Crump
Doctor Who (1963) as Reverend Wainwright
World in Action (1963)
Carry On Regardless (1961) as Wolf
Four Feather Falls (1960)
Doctor in Love (1960) as Dr. Hinxman
Let's Get Married (1960) as R.A.F. Officer
Upstairs and Downstairs (1959) as Brian
Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (1959) as Rodgers
Too Many Crooks (1959) as Tommy Weston
Happy Is the Bride (1958) as John Royd
Brothers in Law (1957) as Charles Poole
The Adventures of the Big Man (1956) as Harry
The Long Arm (1956) as Police Constable Bates
Eyewitness (1956) as House Surgeon
The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955) as Sir Walter of the Glen
Simon and Laura (1955) as TV Producer
An Alligator Named Daisy (1955) as News Interviewer (uncredited)
To Dorothy, a Son (1954) as Passport Official
The Master of Bankdam (1947) as Edgar Hoylehouse

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Nicholas Parsons best known for?

Nicholas Parsons is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jackpot (1993), Good Omens (2019), Filmed in Supermarionation (2014), Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011).

When and where was Nicholas Parsons born?

Nicholas Parsons was born on October 10, 1923 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, UK. They passed away on January 28, 2020.

How many credits does Nicholas Parsons have?

Nicholas Parsons has accumulated over 86 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1947 to 2023.

What is Nicholas Parsons's background in cinema and television?

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...