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Nicholas Parsons
Biography
Christopher Nicholas Parsons (10 October 1923 – 28 January 2020) was an English actor, straight man and radio and television presenter. He was the long-running presenter of the comedy radio show Just a Minute and hosted the game show Sale of the Century during the 1970s and early 1980s. Parsons was born and grew up in Grantham, Lincolnshire, and was educated at St Paul's School, London. He became a full-time actor following the Second World War and began appearing in various theatre, film and television roles, including support to Arthur Haynes. He began presenting Just a Minute in 1967 and never missed a show until 2018. In addition to his well-known roles on this and Sale of the Century, he appeared as a guest on other television shows, including Doctor Who and Have I Got News for You. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Known For
The Wrong Box
as Alan Frazer Scrope
The Long Arm
as Police Constable Bates
Murder Ahoy
as Dr. Crump
Doctor in Love
as Dr. Hinxman
Hospital!
as Wheelchair Man
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
as Dudley Heath
Too Many Crooks
as Tommy
Upstairs and Downstairs
as Brian
Carry On Regardless
as Wolf
Happy Is the Bride
as John Royd
