Nicholas Parsons
Born October 10, 1923 (Age: 102)
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Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, UK
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.
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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Filmography
Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool)
2016
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as Self
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Age: 93
There Is No Plane to Zagreb
2012
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as English cuckold
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Age: 89
The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
2011
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as Himself - Friend
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Age: 88
13 Hours That Saved Britain
2011
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as Eyewitnesses
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Age: 87
Is Benny Hill Still Funny?
2006
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as Self
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Age: 83
Another Audience With Ken Dodd
2002
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as Self
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Age: 78
Hospital!
1997
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as Wheelchair Man
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Age: 73
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
1988
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as Himself
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Age: 64
The Best of Benny Hill
1974
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as
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Age: 50
S.S. France
1973
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as Narrator
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Age: 49
Every Day's a Holiday
1965
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as Julian Goddard
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Age: 41
Murder Ahoy
1964
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as Dr. Crump
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Age: 40
Carry On Regardless
1961
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as Wolf
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Age: 37
Doctor in Love
1960
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as Dr. Hinxman
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Age: 36
No Image
Let's Get Married
1960
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as R.A.F. Officer
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Age: 36
Upstairs and Downstairs
1959
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as Brian
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Age: 36
Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
1959
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as Rodgers
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Age: 35
Too Many Crooks
1959
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as Tommy Weston
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Age: 35
Happy Is the Bride
1958
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as John Royd
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Age: 34
Eyewitness
1956
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as House Surgeon
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Age: 32
The Long Arm
1956
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as Police Constable Bates
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Age: 32
An Alligator Named Daisy
1955
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as News Interviewer (uncredited)
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Age: 32
Simon and Laura
1955
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as TV Producer
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Age: 32
To Dorothy, a Son
1954
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as Passport Official
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Age: 31