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Nicholas Parsons
★ Acting

Nicholas Parsons

1923 – 2020 · Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, UK · Active 1947–2023

Nicholas Parsons, born in 1923 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, transitioned to full-time acting after World War II, bringing his sharp wit to the screen. He is featured in Carry On Regardless (1961) and The Wrong Box (1966), where his comedic timing enhances the absurdity of these cult classics. Parsons' background in theatre and television paved the way for his memorable performances, making him a notable figure in British comedy. His contribution to the genre resonates with fans of exploitation and cult cinema, highlighting the charm of his era.

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Carry On Regardless

Carry On Regardless

1961 ★ 6.3
as Wolf

After a bunch of no-hopers approaches an employment agency, the anarchy mounts as they do a series of odd jobs, including a chimp's tea party, trying to stay sober at a wine tasting… and demolishing a house.

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Filmography

86 credits
2020s 2 credits
2023
Tales of the Tardis as The Rev. Mr. Wainwright
TV ★ 5.6
2022
Presented in Supercolorisation as Sheriff Tex Tucker / Telegraph Operator Dan Morse (voice)
TV
2010s 11 credits
2019
Good Omens as Dagon (voice)
TV ★ 8.0
2014
Movie ★ 7.3
2013
Movie ★ 8.5
2012
Movie
2012
TV
2012
Just a Minute as Himself (host)
TV ★ 9.5
2011
Movie ★ 6.3
2011
Movie
2011
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip as Self - Participant
TV ★ 6.0
2000s 13 credits
2009
TV
2008
Movie ★ 1.0
2008
TV
2008
TV
2006
Movie ★ 6.3
2006
Movie
2004
Bottom Mindless Violence as Himself (archive footage)
Movie ★ 10.0
2004
TV ★ 7.8
2004
TV
2003
TV ★ 6.0
2002
Movie ★ 7.0
2001
Movie ★ 10.0
1990s 13 credits
1997
Hospital! as Wheelchair Man
Movie ★ 6.0
1997
Brass Eye as Self
TV ★ 7.7
1996
TV ★ 7.0
1992
TV
1990
Spatz as Nicholas Parsons
TV ★ 6.3
1990
Cluedo as Reverend Green
TV ★ 6.8
1990
TV ★ 7.2
1980s 11 credits
1989
Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric as Reverend Wainwright
Movie ★ 8.4
1989
TV ★ 6.3
1989
TV ★ 7.9
1988
Movie ★ 8.8
1987
The New Statesman as Nicholas Parsons
TV ★ 7.4
1984
TV ★ 6.6
1982
TV ★ 6.1
1982
Wogan as Self
TV ★ 5.3
1982
TV ★ 7.4
1982
The Comic Strip Presents... as Nicholas Parsons
TV ★ 7.4
1980
TV ★ 8.5
1970s 7 credits
1978
TV ★ 5.3
1977
Target as Self – 'Just a Minute' Host (archive audio)
TV ★ 7.0
1976
Spy Story as Ben Toliver
Movie ★ 5.5
1974
Movie ★ 7.0
1973
S.S. France as Narrator
Movie ★ 8.0
1971
Movie ★ 6.5
1971
TV ★ 5.7
1960s 14 credits
1969
TV ★ 7.3
1968
Movie ★ 6.7
1968
The Ugliest Girl in Town as David Courtney
TV ★ 6.0
1966
Movie ★ 9.0
1966
The Wrong Box as Alan Frazer Scrope
Movie ★ 6.5
1965
Every Day's a Holiday as Julian Goddard
Movie ★ 7.0
1965
TV ★ 7.7
1964
Murder Ahoy as Dr. Crump
Movie ★ 7.1
1963
Doctor Who as The Rev. Mr. Wainwright
TV ★ 7.9
1963
TV ★ 7.0
1961
Movie ★ 6.3
1960
Doctor in Love as Dr. Hinxman
Movie ★ 5.5
1960
Let's Get Married as R.A.F. Officer
Movie ★ 9.0
1960
TV ★ 6.6
1950s 12 credits
1959
Movie ★ 6.2
1959
Movie ★ 5.8
1959
Too Many Crooks as Tommy Weston
Movie ★ 7.4
1958
Movie ★ 7.0
1957
Brothers in Law as Charles Poole
Movie ★ 7.1
1956
The Long Arm as Police Constable Bates
Movie ★ 6.9
1956
Eyewitness as House Surgeon
Movie ★ 7.0
1955
Simon and Laura as TV Producer
Movie ★ 5.9
1955
An Alligator Named Daisy as News Interviewer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1955
The Adventures of Robin Hood as Sir Walter of the Glen
TV ★ 6.4
1954
To Dorothy, a Son as Passport Official
Movie ★ 5.8
1940s 1 credit
1947
The Master of Bankdam as Edgar Hoylehouse
Movie ★ 8.0
Crew Credits
1990s 2 credits
1999
TV
1994
TV