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Michael Parkinson

Acting

Born March 28, 1935 · Cudworth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England

Died August 17, 2023

Biography

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".

Awards & recognition

  • Knight Bachelor · 2008
  • Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 2000

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