'Allo 'Allo actor Robin Parkinson dies aged 92

'Allo 'Allo actor Robin Parkinson dies aged 92

Postby dutchman » Wed May 11, 2022 6:17 pm

His career began right here in Coventry at the Belgrade Theatre

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Coventry actor Robin Parkinson, best known for his role in comedy classic 'Allo 'Allo, has died at the age of 92. The actor played Monsieur Ernest Leclerc in the much-loved sitcom.

He also had roles in a number of TV favourites including Rising Damp, Dad's Army, The Young Ones and Girls About Town. Parkinson's early career saw him on the stage at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry.

A statement issued on behalf of the family said: "Robin Parkinson, actor, known for 'Allo 'Allo and as the voice of Button Moon, has died peacefully at the age of 92 with his wife and daughters by his side."

His career spanned more than four decades in film, theatre and television including a number of TV series such as Girls About Town, The Many Wives Of Patrick, The Young Ones, It Ain't Half Hot Mum, On The Buses and Rising Damp. He also reprised his 'Allo 'Allo! role as Monsieur Ernest Leclerc for the West End stage version and tour of Australia in the 1990s.

Parkinson also featured in theatrical productions, with his first professional appearance being in the Birmingham Repertory Theatre production of The Imperial Nightingale. This was followed by performances at the Belgrade Theatre here in Coventry and multiple West End productions.

Parkinson was also well-known as the voice of children's TV series Button Moon and for the 1980s TV adverts for Tunes and Babycham.

His daughter Sarah followed in his footsteps with an acting career and was married to comedian Paul Merton before she died at the age of 41 from cancer.

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