Nicholas Parsons
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. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Known For
Police Constable Bates
The Long Arm
Dr. Crump
Murder Ahoy
Rodgers
Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
Self
Frost on Sketch Shows
Eyewitnesses
13 Hours That Saved Britain
Dudley Heath
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
Ben Toliver
Spy Story
Himself
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
Lady Godiva
John Royd
Happy Is the Bride
Narrator
S.S. France
Wheelchair Man
Hospital!
Self
Another Audience With Ken Dodd
Reverend Wainwright
Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric
The Ghost Goes Gear
Wolf
Carry On Regardless
Dr. Hinxman
Doctor in Love
The Best Of Benny Hill
Danger Point
Alan Frazer Scrope
The Wrong Box
Himself
Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
Passport Official
To Dorothy, a Son
House Surgeon
Eyewitness
Julian Goddard
Every Day's a Holiday
Charles Poole
Brothers in Law
Himself - Friend
The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
TV Producer
Simon and Laura
Himself - Presenter
The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
News Interviewer (uncredited)
An Alligator Named Daisy
Brian
Upstairs and Downstairs
Edgar Hoylehouse
The Master of Bankdam
Tommy
Too Many Crooks
English cuckold
Nema aviona za Zagreb
Self
Filmed in Supermarionation
Self
Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool)
Self
Is Benny Hill Still Funny?
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
37
Gender
Male
Birthday
1923-10-10
Place of Birth
Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, UK
Also Known As