Nicholas Parsons
Acting
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Acting Credits
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 t...
Known For
Filmography
Tales of the Tardis
2023
as The Rev. Mr. Wainwright
Presented in Supercolorisation
2022
as Sheriff Tex Tucker / Telegraph Operator Dan Morse (voice)
Good Omens
2019
as Dagon (voice)
The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons
2016
as Self - Presenter
Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool)
2016
as Self
Filmed in Supermarionation
2014
as Self
Frost on Sketch Shows
2013
as Self
There Is No Plane to Zagreb
2012
as English cuckold
Comedy World Cup
2012
as Self
Just a Minute
2012
as Himself (host)
13 Hours That Saved Britain
2011
as Eyewitnesses
The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
2011
as Himself - Friend
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
2011
as Self - Participant
Feast
2009
Lady Godiva
2008
All Star Mr & Mrs
2008
What the Dickens?
2008
as Self
How TV Changed Britain
2008
as Himself
Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
2006
as Himself
Is Benny Hill Still Funny?
2006
as Self
Bottom Mindless Violence
2004
as Himself (archive footage)
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
as Father Gorman
Celebrity Going Home
2004
as Self
Celebrity Mastermind
2003
Another Audience With Ken Dodd
2002
as Self
Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box
2001
as Self
Just A Minute (1999)
1999
Hospital!
1997
as Wheelchair Man
Brass Eye
1997
as Self
The Alphabet Game
1996
Style Challenge
1996
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
1996
as Self
Good Morning Summer
1995
Just A Minute (1994)
1994
Star Pets
1992
Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show
1992
as Self
Spatz
1990
as Nicholas Parsons
Cluedo
1990
as Reverend Green
Have I Got News for You
1990
as Self - Host
Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric
1989
as Reverend Wainwright
Bodger and Badger
1989
A Bit of Fry & Laurie
1989
Mr Jolly Lives Next Door
1988
as Himself
The New Statesman
1987
as Nicholas Parsons
Surprise, Surprise
1984
as Self
Countdown
1982
Wogan
1982
as Self
The Comic Strip Presents...
1982
as Himself
The Comic Strip Presents...
1982
as Nicholas Parsons
Benny Hill Show
1980
An Audience with...
1978
as Self
Target
1977
as Self – 'Just a Minute' Host (archive audio)
Spy Story
1976
as Ben Toliver
The Best of Benny Hill
1974
S.S. France
1973
as Narrator
Danger Point
1971
Sale of the Century
1971
as Host
The Benny Hill Show
1969
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
1968
as Dudley Heath
The Ugliest Girl in Town
1968
as David Courtney
The Ghost Goes Gear
1966
The Wrong Box
1966
as Alan Frazer Scrope
Every Day's a Holiday
1965
as Julian Goddard
Call My Bluff
1965
Night Train to Surbiton
1965
as Guy Bretherton
Murder Ahoy
1964
as Dr. Crump
Doctor Who
1963
as Reverend Wainwright
World in Action
1963
Carry On Regardless
1961
as Wolf
Doctor in Love
1960
as Dr. Hinxman
Let's Get Married
1960
as R.A.F. Officer
Four Feather Falls
1960
Carlton-Browne of the F.O.
1959
as Rodgers
Upstairs and Downstairs
1959
as Brian
Too Many Crooks
1959
as Tommy Weston
Happy Is the Bride
1958
as John Royd
Brothers in Law
1957
as Charles Poole
The Long Arm
1956
as Police Constable Bates
Eyewitness
1956
as House Surgeon
The Adventures of the Big Man
1956
as Harry
Simon and Laura
1955
as TV Producer
An Alligator Named Daisy
1955
as News Interviewer (uncredited)
The Adventures of Robin Hood
1955
as Sir Walter of the Glen
To Dorothy, a Son
1954
as Passport Official
The Master of Bankdam
1947
as Edgar Hoylehouse