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".
Acted in 16
2010s
- 2018
Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words
Movie
- 2013
A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee
(archive footage)
- 2012
Parky's Picks
Movie
2000s
- 2003
- 2000
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Joe Buggersthorpe
1990s
- 1999
Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years
Movie
- 1996
- 1994
99-1
Young Officer · 1 episode
- 1992
Ghostwatch
Presenter
1980s
- 1989
- 1985
Television
TV
- 1982
1970s
- 1979
The Marti Caine Show
TV
- 1974
1960s
- 1968
The Charlton Boys
Movie
- 1963
Created 2
1980s
- 1987
Parkinson One to One
Creator
1970s
- 1979
Parkinson In Australia
Creator
Other crew 1
1990s
- 1999
Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise
Presenter
Appearances52
2020s
- 2026
Parky
Self
David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth
Self (archive footage)
- 2023
Barry Humphries at the BBC
Self (archive material)
- 2022
Ooh the Banter!
Self
- 2021
Parkinson at 50
Self
- 2020
Victoria Wood In Her Own Words
Self
2010s
- 2019
Busby
Self
- 2017
Matthews
Self
- 2016
Attenborough at 90
Self
- 2014
The Battle for Britain's Breakfast
Self
- 2012
Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains
Self
- 2010
BBC Swingin' Christmas
Self - Host
2000s
- 2009
The Meaning of Life
Self · 1 episode
- 2007
- 2006
The Story of Light Entertainment
Self · 1 episode
Best Ever Muppet Moments
Self
- 2004
Peter Ustinov: The Parkinson Interviews
Self
- 2003
Thora Hird Tribute
Self (archive footage, uncredited)
Enough Rope With Andrew Denton
Self · 2 episodes
- 2002
Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute
Self
There's Only One Paul McCartney
Self
Prom at the Palace
Self - Master of Ceremonies
David Beckham: Close Up
Self
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
Self
- 2000
Hellraisers
Self (archive footage)
Victoria's Secrets
Self
1990s
- 1999
Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise
Self - Presenter
- 1998
- 1995
The National Television Awards
Self · 1 episode
Parkinson: The Interviews
Self - Presenter · 18 episodes
In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett
Self (Archive Footage)
- 1994
An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck
Self - Audience Member
- 1992
Granada: From the North
Self
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
This Morning
Self · 1 episode
- 1987
Parkinson One to One
Self - Host · 16 episodes
- 1985
1970s
- 1979
Parkinson In Australia
Self - Host · 85 episodes
- 1978
- 1975
Parkinson: Meet Henry Fonda
Self - Presenter
- 1972
Kirk Douglas
Himself
- 1971
- 1970
Monty Python: Who's There?
Narrator
1960s
- 1968
- 1961
