Michael Parkinson

Michael Parkinson

🎂 28th March 1935 (90 yrs) 📍 Cudworth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England

Known For

Ghostwatch

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".

Michael Parkinson

Movies Featuring Michael Parkinson

Barry Humphries at the BBC

Barry Humphries at the BBC (2023)

as Self (archive material)
Ooh the Banter!

Ooh the Banter! (2022)

as Self
Parkinson at 50

Parkinson at 50 (2021)

as Self
Victoria Wood In Her Own Words

Victoria Wood In Her Own Words (2020)

as Self
Busby

Busby (2019)

as Self
Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words

Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words (2018)

Matthews

Matthews (2017)

as Self
Attenborough at 90

Attenborough at 90 (2016)

as Self
The Battle for Britain's Breakfast

The Battle for Britain's Breakfast (2014)

as Self
A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee

A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee (2013)

as (archive footage)
No Image

Goodbye Granadaland (2013)

as Self
Parky's Picks

Parky's Picks (2012)

Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains

Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains (2012)

as Self
BBC Swingin' Christmas

BBC Swingin' Christmas (2010)

as Self - Host
Best Ever Muppet Moments

Best Ever Muppet Moments (2006)

as Self
Peter Ustinov: The Parkinson Interviews

Peter Ustinov: The Parkinson Interviews (2004)

as Self
Love Actually

Love Actually (2003)

as Parky
No Image

Thora Hird Tribute (2003)

as Self (archive footage, uncredited)
Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute

Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute (2002)

as Self
Prom at the Palace

Prom at the Palace (2002)

as Self - Master of Ceremonies
David Beckham: Close Up

David Beckham: Close Up (2002)

as Self
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe

Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe (2002)

as Self
No Image

When Boxing Ruled The World (2001)

as Self
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings

Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings (2000)

as Joe Buggersthorpe
Hellraisers

Hellraisers (2000)

as Self (archive footage)
Victoria's Secrets

Victoria's Secrets (2000)

as Self
Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise

Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise (1999)

as Self - Presenter
Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years

Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years (1999)

In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett

In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett (1995)

as Self (Archive Footage)
An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck

An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck (1994)

as Self - Audience Member
Granada: From the North

Granada: From the North (1992)

as Self
Ghostwatch

Ghostwatch (1992)

as Presenter
An Audience with Billy Connolly

An Audience with Billy Connolly (1985)

as Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
Parkinson: Meet Henry Fonda

Parkinson: Meet Henry Fonda (1975)

as Self - Presenter
Madhouse

Madhouse (1974)

as TV Interviewer
Kirk Douglas

Kirk Douglas (1972)

as Himself
Monty Python: Who's There?

Monty Python: Who's There? (1970)

as Narrator
The Charlton Boys

The Charlton Boys (1968)