
Michael Parkinson
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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
Credits

Love Actually (2003)
as Parky

An Audience with Billy Connolly (1985)
as Self - Audience Member (uncredited)

David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth (2026)
as Self (archive footage)

Ghostwatch (1992)
as Presenter

Parkinson at 50 (2021)
as Self

Madhouse (1974)
as TV Interviewer

Victoria's Secrets (2000)
as Self

Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings (2000)
as Joe Buggersthorpe

Attenborough at 90 (2016)
as Self

Matthews (2017)
as Self

Barry Humphries at the BBC (2023)
as Self (archive material)

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

Thora Hird Tribute (2003)
as Self (archive footage, uncredited)

Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute (2002)
as Self

There's Only One Paul McCartney (2002)
as Self

Hellraisers (2000)
as Self (archive footage)

Ooh the Banter! (2022)
as Self

Victoria Wood In Her Own Words (2020)
as Self

An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck (1994)
as Self - Audience Member

Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years (1999)
Actor
When Boxing Ruled The World (2001)
as Self

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

Parkinson: Meet Henry Fonda (1975)
as Self - Presenter

Busby (2019)
as Self

Monty Python: Who's There? (1970)
as Narrator

In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett (1995)
as Self (Archive Footage)

Best Ever Muppet Moments (2006)
as Self

Granada: From the North (1992)
as Self

David Beckham: Close Up (2002)
as Self
Goodbye Granadaland (2013)
as Self

Kirk Douglas (1972)
as Himself

The Battle for Britain's Breakfast (2014)
as Self

Peter Ustinov: The Parkinson Interviews (2004)
as Self

BBC Swingin' Christmas (2010)
as Self - Host

Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains (2012)
as Self

The Charlton Boys (1968)
Actor

Prom at the Palace (2002)
as Self - Master of Ceremonies

Parky's Picks (2012)
Actor

Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise (1999)
as Self - Presenter

Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words (2018)
Actor
Ray Reardon at 80 (2012)
Actor





