Personal Info
Nicholas Parsons
Acting
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 n…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool)
as Self
The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons
as Himself - Presenter
Filmed in Supermarionation
as Self
Frost on Sketch Shows
as Self
There Is No Plane to Zagreb
as English cuckold
13 Hours That Saved Britain
as Eyewitnesses
The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom
as Himself - Friend
Lady Godiva
Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
as Himself
Is Benny Hill Still Funny?
as Self
TV Shows
Tales of the Tardis
as The Rev. Mr. Wainwright · 1 ep.
Presented in Supercolorisation
as Sheriff Tex Tucker / Telegraph Operator Dan Morse (voice) · 1 ep.
Good Omens
as Dagon (voice) · 1 ep.
Comedy World Cup
as Self · 3 ep.
Just a Minute
as Himself (host) · 14 ep.
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
as Self - Participant · 1 ep.
Feast
1 ep.
All Star Mr & Mrs
1 ep.
What the Dickens?
as Self · 1 ep.
How TV Changed Britain
as Himself · 1 ep.