Robin Parkinson

Robin Parkinson
Born	Christopher Robin Parkinson (1929-10-25) 25 October 1929 Coventry, Warwickshire, England
Spouse	Patricia Rodgers ​ (m. 1956)​
Children	Sarah Parkinson Rebecca Parkinson

Christopher Robin Parkinson (born 25 October 1929) is a British actor most known for his comedy roles. He appeared as the third actor to portray Monsieur Ernest Leclerc in 22 episodes of 'Allo 'Allo! (series 7–9), after the deaths of Jack Haig (the original portrayer) and Derek Royle, and was a familiar face of comedy in the 1970s and 1980s.

Career

Parkinson's various appearances included Dad's Army, It Ain't Half Hot Mum, Terry and June, The Young Ones, The Kenny Everett Television Show, Shelley, The Dick Emery Show, On The Buses, The Liver Birds and Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? He also made a memorable appearance as Desmond, the love interest of Miss Jones in Rising Damp. He began his career at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry, and made his first film appearance as the jeweller's assistant in the 1963 film Billy Liar. Other films include Twisted Nerve, The Family Way and Catch Me A Spy. He narrated and provided some voices to the ITV television series Button Moon

Personal life

Parkinson was born in Coventry, Warwickshire. His daughter Sarah Parkinson (1962–2003) was a British producer and writer of radio and television programmes, and was married to comedian Paul Merton until her death from breast cancer aged 41.

External links

• Robin Parkinson at IMDb