Personal Info
Known ForActing
Born1935-03-28
BirthplaceCudworth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Michael Parkinson
Acting
Biography
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. He also worked in radio and was described by The Guardian as "the great British talkshow host".
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Michael Parkinson
Filmography
Acting (43)
2026
Parkyas Self
2026
David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earthas Self (archive footage)
7.0
2023
Barry Humphries at the BBCas Self (archive material)
7.6
2022
Ooh the Banter!as Self
2021
Parkinson at 50as Self
10.0
2020
2019
Busbyas Self
6.2
2017
Matthewsas Self
6.0
2016
Attenborough at 90as Self
8.0
2014
2013
A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertweeas (archive footage)
2013
Goodbye Granadalandas Self
2012
2012
2010
BBC Swingin' Christmasas Self - Host
2006
Best Ever Muppet Momentsas Self
6.0
2004
2003
Love Actuallyas Parky
7.1
2003
Thora Hird Tributeas Self (archive footage, uncredited)
2002
8.0
2002
8.0
2002
Prom at the Palaceas Self - Master of Ceremonies
9.0
2002
David Beckham: Close Upas Self
7.0
2001
When Boxing Ruled The Worldas Self
2000
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmingsas Joe Buggersthorpe
7.0
2000
Hellraisersas Self (archive footage)
2000
Victoria's Secretsas Self
9.0
1999
Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wiseas Self - Presenter
1995
In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everettas Self (Archive Footage)
7.0
1994
An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuckas Self - Audience Member
10.0
1992
Granada: From the Northas Self
1992
Ghostwatchas Presenter
7.0
1985
An Audience with Billy Connollyas Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
8.4
1975
Parkinson: Meet Henry Fondaas Self - Presenter
4.0
1974
Madhouseas TV Interviewer
6.2
1972
Kirk Douglasas Himself
1970
Monty Python: Who's There?as Narrator
6.0
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Ghostwatchas Self (archive footage)
Production & Directing (1)
1999
Parkinson Meets Morecambe and WisePresenter