Michael Parkinson

Michael Parkinson

Deceased · Born: Mar 28, 1935 · Died: Aug 17, 2023

Personal Details

BornMar 28, 1935 Cudworth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England

Biography

Sir Michael Parkinson CBE, a renowned English television presenter, broadcaster, journalist, and author, has left an enduring and profound impact on the entertainment industry. For an extended period of over three decades, he has mesmerized audiences with his captivating charm and in-depth, insightful conversations on his groundbreaking television talk show, Parkinson, which initially aired from 1971 to 1982 and was subsequently revived from 1998 to 2007.

Throughout his illustrious and storied career, Sir Michael has presented a multitude of other talk shows and programs in the UK and abroad, further solidifying his reputation as a master of the art of conversation.

Sir Michael's extensive repertoire extended far beyond the realm of television, as he also made a profound and lasting impression on the world of radio, garnering widespread acclaim from both critics and enthusiasts.

The Guardian, a respected and influential British publication, fittingly dubbed him "the great British talkshow host," a tribute to his remarkable and enduring legacy within the entertainment industry.

Career

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2003
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2000
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1999
{"id":59221,"title":"Ghostwatch","year":"1992","character":"Presenter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ghostwatch","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2de8a0t5jim0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2de8a0t5jim0.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Ghostwatch
Ghostwatch as Presenter
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1974
Madhouse
Madhouse as T.V. Interviewer
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2017
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2016
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2014
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2012
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2010
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2006
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2002
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2000
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1999
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1995
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1994
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1985
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1981