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
13 Hours That Saved Britain
2011
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as Eyewitnesses
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Age: 87
Carry On Regardless
1961
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as Wolf
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Age: 37
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
An Alligator Named Daisy
1955
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as News Interviewer (uncredited)
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Age: 32