Michael Parkinson: Michael Parkinson. Actor: Love Actually. Michael Parkinson was educated at Barnsley Grammar School. He left at the age of 16 and his ambition of becoming a professional cricketer was dashed when he was rejected by Yorkshire County Cricket Club. He turned to journalism, worked on several local newspapers in Yorkshire before joining the Manchester Guardian. Michael covered all sorts, from chip pan fires in Oldham to political conferences. He joined...
Known For: Love Actually (Parky), The Damned United (Sir Michael Parkinson(as Sir Michael Parkinson)), Parkinson (Producer), Ghostwatch (Presenter)