
Michael Parkinson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 28, 1935
- Died
- August 17, 2023
- Birthplace
- Cudworth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Sir Michael Parkinson CBE (28 March 1935 – 16 August 2023) was an English television presenter, broadcaster, journalist and author. He presented his television talk show Parkinson from 1971 to 1982 and from 1998 to 2007, as well as other talk shows and programmes both in the UK and abroad. He also worked in radio and was described by The Guardian as "the great British talkshow host".
Filmography

Parky 2026
as Self

David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth 2026
as Self (archive footage)

Barry Humphries at the BBC 2023
as Self (archive material)

Ooh the Banter! 2022
as Self

Parkinson at 50 2021
as Self

Victoria Wood In Her Own Words 2020
as Self

Busby 2019
as Self

Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words 2018
Actor

Matthews 2017
as Self

Attenborough at 90 2016
as Self

The Battle for Britain's Breakfast 2014
as Self

A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee 2013
as (archive footage)
- Goodbye Granadaland
Goodbye Granadaland 2013
as Self

Parky's Picks 2012
Actor

Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains 2012
as Self
- Ray Reardon at 80
Ray Reardon at 80 2012
Actor

BBC Swingin' Christmas 2010
as Self - Host

Best Ever Muppet Moments 2006
as Self
- The Unseen Spike Milligan
The Unseen Spike Milligan 2005
as Self (archive footage)

Peter Ustinov: The Parkinson Interviews 2004
as Self

Love Actually 2003
as Parky

Thora Hird Tribute 2003
as Self (archive footage, uncredited)

Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute 2002
as Self

There's Only One Paul McCartney 2002
as Self

Prom at the Palace 2002
as Self - Master of Ceremonies

David Beckham: Close Up 2002
as Self

Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe 2002
as Self
- When Boxing Ruled The World
When Boxing Ruled The World 2001
as Self

Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings 2000
as Joe Buggersthorpe

Hellraisers 2000
as Self (archive footage)

Victoria's Secrets 2000
as Self

Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise 1999
as Self - Presenter, Presenter

Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years 1999
Actor

In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett 1995
as Self (Archive Footage)

An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck 1994
as Self - Audience Member

Granada: From the North 1992
as Self

Ghostwatch 1992
as Presenter

An Audience with Billy Connolly 1985
as Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
- The Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show
The Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show 1977
as Himself

Parkinson: Meet Henry Fonda 1975
as Self - Presenter

Madhouse 1974
as TV Interviewer

Kirk Douglas 1972
as Himself

Monty Python: Who's There? 1970
as Narrator

The Charlton Boys 1968
Actor
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