Quick Facts
Born:
1923-10-10
Birthplace:
Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, UK
Credits:
84 Total Roles
Nicholas Parsons
Acting
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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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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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Known For
Good Omens
Dagon (voice)
Doctor Who
The Rev. Mr. Wainwright
The Benny Hill Show
Self
Murder Ahoy
Dr. Crump
Agatha Christie's Marple
Father Gorman
A Bit of Fry & Laurie
Self
Brass Eye
Self
Have I Got News for You
Self - Host
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Tales of the Tardis TV | The Rev. Mr. Wainwright |
| 2022 | Presented in Supercolorisation TV | Sheriff Tex Tucker / Telegraph Operator Dan Morse (voice) |
| 2019 | Good Omens TV | Dagon (voice) |
| 2016 | Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool) MOVIE | Self |
| 2016 | The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons MOVIE | Himself - Presenter |
| 2014 | Filmed in Supermarionation MOVIE | Self |
| 2013 | Frost on Sketch Shows MOVIE | Self |
| 2012 | There Is No Plane to Zagreb MOVIE | English cuckold |
| 2012 | Comedy World Cup TV | Self |
| 2012 | Just a Minute TV | Himself (host) |