Nicholas Parsons
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 10, 1923
- Died
- January 28, 2020
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
Century 21 Revisited 2025
as Himself
Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool) 2016
as Self
The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons 2016
as Self - Presenter
Filmed in Supermarionation 2014
as Self
Frost on Sketch Shows 2013
as Self
There Is No Plane to Zagreb 2012
as English cuckold
- The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom 2011
as Himself - Friend
13 Hours That Saved Britain 2011
as Eyewitnesses
Lady Godiva 2008
Actor
Is Benny Hill Still Funny? 2006
as Self
Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! 2006
as Himself
Bottom Mindless Violence 2004
as Himself (archive footage)
Another Audience With Ken Dodd 2002
as Self
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box 2001
as Self
Hospital! 1997
as Wheelchair Man
Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric 1989
as Reverend Wainwright
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door 1988
as Himself
Spy Story 1976
as Ben Toliver
The Best of Benny Hill 1974
Actor
S.S. France 1973
as Narrator
- Danger Point
Danger Point 1971
Actor
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River 1968
as Dudley Heath
The Ghost Goes Gear 1966
Actor
The Wrong Box 1966
as Alan Frazer Scrope
Every Day's a Holiday 1965
as Julian Goddard
Murder Ahoy 1964
as Dr. Crump
Carry On Regardless 1961
as Wolf
Doctor in Love 1960
as Dr. Hinxman
- Let's Get Married
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
Eyewitness 1956
as House Surgeon
The Long Arm 1956
as Police Constable Bates
An Alligator Named Daisy 1955
as News Interviewer (uncredited)
Simon and Laura 1955
as TV Producer
To Dorothy, a Son 1954
as Passport Official
The Master of Bankdam 1947
as Edgar Hoylehouse
Credits from TMDB.