Michael Parkinson Biography

- He is born under the astrological star sign of Aries.

- At the age of 19, he was Britain’s youngest ever army captain and served during the Suez Operation.

- His nicknames are Parky and The King of Chat

- He is 5ft 10 inches tall.

- Appears on the cover of Paul McCartney’s 1973 album, Band On The Run.

- Plays golf with Terry Wogan.

- Loves sport, especially cricket and football.

- Became landlord of the Royal Oak public house in Berkshire in 2001.

- Was famously wrestled to the ground by Rod Hull’s Emu during an interview.

- Was interviewed for the first ever issue of British Cosmopolitan, in an article entitled “The Most Beautiful Thing A Man Can Do For A Woman.”

- Is a fan of Doctor Who.

- His favourite Elton John song is “Rocket Man.

- Is a fan of the singer Rod Stewart.

- Is a fan of the singer George Michael.

- His favourite entertainers are Ken Dodd, Frank Sinatra, Billy Connolly, George Best, Louis Armstrong and Barry Humphries.