Father of Sarah Parkinson and Rebecca Parkinson.

Perhaps best known for his role of Monsieur Leclerc in the 1980s sitcom 'Allo! 'Allo!. He later reprised the part for the West End stage version and tour of Australia in the 1990s.

Parkinson acted in many theatrical plays, making his first professional appearance in the Birmingham Repertory Theatre production of The Imperial Nightingale. This was followed by performances at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry and multiple West End productions.

Former father-in-law of comedian Paul Merton.