Portrait of Michael Parkinson

Michael Parkinson

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Mar 28 1935
Birthplace: Cudworth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England

Death: Thu, Aug 17 2023
Michael Parkinson is 88 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Barry Humphries at the BBC
Barry Humphries at the BBC
Michael Parkinson was 88 in Barry Humphries at the BBC as 'Self (archive material)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 28 2023
Poster of Ooh the Banter!
Ooh the Banter!
Michael Parkinson was 87 in Ooh the Banter! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 2022
Poster of Parkinson at 50
Parkinson at 50
Michael Parkinson was 86 in Parkinson at 50 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 28 2021
Poster of Victoria Wood In Her Own Words
Victoria Wood In Her Own Words
Michael Parkinson was 85 in Victoria Wood In Her Own Words as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 2020
Poster of Busby
Busby
Michael Parkinson was 84 in Busby as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 11 2019
Poster of Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words
Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words
Michael Parkinson was 83 in Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 2018
Poster of Matthews
Matthews
Michael Parkinson was 82 in Matthews as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 30 2017
Poster of Attenborough at 90
Attenborough at 90
Michael Parkinson was 81 in Attenborough at 90 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 08 2016
Poster of The Battle for Britain's Breakfast
The Battle for Britain's Breakfast
Michael Parkinson was 79 in The Battle for Britain's Breakfast as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 08 2014
Poster of A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee
A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee
Michael Parkinson was 78 in A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 15 2013
Poster of Goodbye Granadaland
Goodbye Granadaland
Michael Parkinson was 78 in Goodbye Granadaland as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 15 2013
Poster of Parky's Picks
Parky's Picks
Michael Parkinson was 77 in Parky's Picks
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 26 2012
Poster of Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains
Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains
Michael Parkinson was 77 in Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 2012
Poster of BBC Swingin' Christmas
BBC Swingin' Christmas
Michael Parkinson was 75 in BBC Swingin' Christmas as 'Self - Host'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 2010
Poster of Best Ever Muppet Moments
Best Ever Muppet Moments
Michael Parkinson was 70 in Best Ever Muppet Moments as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 2006
Poster of Love Actually
Love Actually
Michael Parkinson was 68 in Love Actually as 'Parky'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 07 2003
Poster of Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute
Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute
Michael Parkinson was 67 in Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 22 2002
Poster of Prom at the Palace
Prom at the Palace
Michael Parkinson was 67 in Prom at the Palace as 'Self - Master of Ceremonies'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 2002
Poster of David Beckham: Close Up
David Beckham: Close Up
Michael Parkinson was 66 in David Beckham: Close Up as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 27 2002
Poster of Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
Michael Parkinson was 66 in Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 12 2002
Poster of Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Michael Parkinson was 65 in Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings as 'Joe Buggersthorpe'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 2000
Poster of Hellraisers
Hellraisers
Michael Parkinson was 65 in Hellraisers as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 26 2000
Poster of Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise
Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise
Michael Parkinson was 64 in Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise as 'Self - Presenter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1999
Poster of Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years
Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years
Michael Parkinson was 63 in Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck
An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck
Michael Parkinson was 59 in An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck as 'Self - Audience Member'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1994
Poster of Granada: From the North
Granada: From the North
Michael Parkinson was 57 in Granada: From the North as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 28 1992
Poster of Ghostwatch
Ghostwatch
Michael Parkinson was 57 in Ghostwatch as 'Presenter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1992
Poster of An Audience with Billy Connolly
An Audience with Billy Connolly
Michael Parkinson was 50 in An Audience with Billy Connolly as 'Self - Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 26 1985
Poster of Parkinson: Meet Henry Fonda
Parkinson: Meet Henry Fonda
Michael Parkinson was 40 in Parkinson: Meet Henry Fonda as 'Self - Presenter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1975
Poster of Madhouse
Madhouse
Michael Parkinson was 39 in Madhouse as 'T.V. Interviewer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 22 1974
Poster of Monty Python: Who's There?
Monty Python: Who's There?
Michael Parkinson was 35 in Monty Python: Who's There? as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1970
Poster of The Charlton Boys
The Charlton Boys
Michael Parkinson was 33 in The Charlton Boys
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1968

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Alan Titchmarsh Show
The Alan Titchmarsh Show
Michael Parkinson was 72+ in The Alan Titchmarsh Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2007
Poster of The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Michael Parkinson was 71+ in The Graham Norton Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007
Poster of The One Show
The One Show
Michael Parkinson was 71+ in The One Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of The Story of Light Entertainment
The Story of Light Entertainment
Michael Parkinson was 71+ in The Story of Light Entertainment as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 22 2006
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Michael Parkinson was 69+ in Parkinson as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 04 2004
Poster of Enough Rope With Andrew Denton
Enough Rope With Andrew Denton
Michael Parkinson was 67+ in Enough Rope With Andrew Denton as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 17 2003
Poster of Top Gear
Top Gear
Michael Parkinson was 67+ in Top Gear as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 20 2002
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Michael Parkinson was 62+ in Parkinson as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of The Frank Skinner Show
The Frank Skinner Show
Michael Parkinson was 60+ in The Frank Skinner Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1995
Poster of Parkinson: The Interviews
Parkinson: The Interviews
Michael Parkinson was 60+ in Parkinson: The Interviews as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 26 1995
Poster of Room 101
Room 101
Michael Parkinson was 59+ in Room 101 as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 04 1994
Poster of Pebble Mill
Pebble Mill
Michael Parkinson was 56+ in Pebble Mill as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 14 1991
Poster of This Morning
This Morning
Michael Parkinson was 53+ in This Morning as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1988
Poster of Parkinson One to One
Parkinson One to One
Michael Parkinson was 51+ in Parkinson One to One as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 27 1987
Poster of TV-am
TV-am
Michael Parkinson was 47+ in TV-am
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 01 1983
Poster of Countdown
Countdown
Michael Parkinson was 47+ in Countdown
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of There's A Lot Of It About
There's A Lot Of It About
Michael Parkinson was 47+ in There's A Lot Of It About
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1982
Poster of The Kenny Everett Television Show
The Kenny Everett Television Show
Michael Parkinson was 46+ in The Kenny Everett Television Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 25 1982
Poster of Parkinson In Australia
Parkinson In Australia
Michael Parkinson was 44+ in Parkinson In Australia as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 31 1979
Poster of The Marti Caine Show
The Marti Caine Show
Michael Parkinson was 43+ in The Marti Caine Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 08 1979
Poster of Give Us a Clue
Give Us a Clue
Michael Parkinson was 43+ in Give Us a Clue as 'Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1979
Poster of An Audience with...
An Audience with...
Michael Parkinson was 42+ in An Audience with... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Michael Parkinson was 36+ in Parkinson as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 19 1971
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Michael Parkinson was 33+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Co-Host, Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Scene at 6:30
Scene at 6:30
Michael Parkinson was 27+ in Scene at 6:30
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 28 1963
Poster of Morecambe & Wise (multiple series)
Morecambe & Wise (multiple series)
Michael Parkinson was 26+ in Morecambe & Wise (multiple series) as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 12 1961