Michael Parkinson
Journalist and author of significant interviews
Born
March 28th, 1935
90 years ago
Died
2023
2 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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A prominent journalist and author in England, established a long career in media starting from the 1960s. Gained recognition as a television presenter with 'Parkinson', a chat show that featured a wide array of celebrity interviews. Authored several books reflecting on his experiences in journalism. Contributed significantly to British television with a focus on engaging and conversational interviewing techniques, influencing the format of talk shows.
Hosted the talk show 'Parkinson' for 25 years
Conducted interviews with prominent figures like Sir Laurence Olivier and Muhammad Ali
Authored several bestselling books
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