Michael Parkinson
Known for ActingBorn 1935-03-28 — died 2023-08-17Cudworth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
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
Love Actually
2003 · as Parky
David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth
2026 · as Self (archive footage)
There's Only One Paul McCartney
2002 · as Self
When Boxing Ruled The World
2001 · as Self
Victoria's Secrets
2000 · as Self
Ghostwatch
1992 · as Presenter
Attenborough at 90
2016 · as Self
Kirk Douglas
1972 · as Himself
Parkinson at 50
2021 · as Self
Ooh the Banter!
2022 · as Self
Madhouse
1974 · as TV Interviewer
Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute
2002 · as Self
BBC Swingin' Christmas
2010 · as Self - Host
David Beckham: Close Up
2002 · as Self
Thora Hird Tribute
2003 · as Self (archive footage, uncredited)
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
2000 · as Joe Buggersthorpe
The Charlton Boys
1968
Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains
2012 · as Self