Michael Parkinson
Acting
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".
Known for
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movieDavid Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth
2026
Self (archive footage)
movieBarry Humphries at the BBC
2023
Self (archive material)
movieBusby
2019
Self
movieA Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee
2013
(archive footage)
movieBBC Swingin' Christmas
2010
Self - Host
tvParkinson
2004
Self - Presenter
movieThora Hird Tribute
2003
Self (archive footage, uncredited)
tvTop Gear
2002
Self / Self - Guest
movieProm at the Palace
2002
Self - Master of Ceremonies
movieVictoria Wood with All the Trimmings
2000
Joe Buggersthorpe
movieHellraisers
2000
Self (archive footage)
movieParkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise
1999
Self - Presenter
tvParkinson
1998
Self - Presenter
tvParkinson: The Interviews
1995
Self - Presenter
movieIn the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett
1995
Self (Archive Footage)
movieAn Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck
1994
Self - Audience Member
tvRoom 101
1994
Self
tv99-1
1994
Young Officer
movieGhostwatch
1992
Presenter
tvScreen One
1989
Presenter
tvParkinson One to One
1987
Self - Host
movieAn Audience with Billy Connolly
1985
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
tvParkinson In Australia
1979
Self - Host
tvGive Us a Clue
1979
Self - Host / Self -Host
movieParkinson: Meet Henry Fonda
1975
Self - Presenter
movieMadhouse
1974
TV Interviewer
movieKirk Douglas
1972
Himself
tvParkinson
1971
Self - Presenter
tvThe Dick Cavett Show
1968
Self - Co-Host / Self - Guest
Creator2
tvParkinson One to One
1987
Creator
tvParkinson In Australia
1979
Creator