Alan Parnaby (actor)
Alan Parnabyis a British television and film actor whose career has spanned four decades and who perhaps is best known for playing William Russell in the period dramaFlambards(1979).
Career
[edit]Television
[edit]In 1979, Parnaby appeared in the period miniseriesFlambards(1979) as William Russell. The show was based on the trilogy written by British authorK. M. Peyton.[1]He starred with actressChristine Mckenna.[2]Parnaby's other television roles includeJackanory Playhouse(1979), Tim in the episode 'Mary's Wife' in the seriesBBC2 Playhouse(1980), Wilfrid Corder inHannah(1980), Mr Flax inPinkerton's Progress(1983), Johnnie Purvis inJuliet Bravo(1984), Defence lawyer inThem and Us(1985). In 1985, Parnaby was cast as MrAugustus SnodgrassinBBC'sCharles DickensseriesThe Pickwick Papers(1985).[3]
Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Parnaby continued acting in television. DC Price inThe Chief(1991), Satoh inA Diplomat in Japan(1992), Paul Beaty/Peter Graley inThe Bill(1994-1996), First Soldier inDavid(1997), Prison Governor inNCS: Manhunt(2002), Colin Draper inHeartbeat(2002),Geoff HooninJustifying War: Scenes from the Hutton Enquiry(2004), Mr. Boykin/Ricky Carson inCasualty(1986-2004), Nick Bell/PC Terry Sanders inDoctors(2001-2005), Businessman inSpooks(2005), Steve Shaw inTwo Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps(2006), Mike inJane Hall(2006), Soco inHunter(2009), andChris HuhneinOn Expenses(2010).[4]
Film
[edit]Parnaby's minor film roles include the Boatman inDead Man's Folly(1986) and Policeman inClockwise(1986).[4]
Theatre
[edit]Theatre appearances includeGuantanamo: Honour Bound to Defend Freedom(2004),[5]Four Nights in Knaresborough(1999) andThe Riots(2011) at theTricycle Theatre;Factory Birds(West Yorkshire Playhouse);Scraps(Orange Tree Theatre);Ten Times TableandKing Lear(Derby Playhouse);Black Blood and Gold,Love on the Dole,The Corn Is Green(Royal Exchange)(1981),Doctor Faustus(1981),Lord Arthur Savile's Crime,The Merchant of Venice(Royal Exchange);One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest(Playhouse Theatretour); andFrankensteinandDracula(New Vic Theatre).[6]
Filmography
[edit]- Dead Man's Folly(1986, TV Movie) - The Boatman (uncredited)
- Clockwise(1986) - Policeman at Telephone Box
References
[edit]- ^"Flambards".TVGuide.com.Retrieved21 May2024.
- ^Flambards(Drama), Christine McKenna, Rosalie Williams, Steven Grives, Yorkshire Television (YTV), 26 January 1979,retrieved21 May2024
{{citation}}:CS1 maint: others (link) - ^"Charles Dickens and the limited Welsh connection".BBC.20 January 2012.Retrieved21 May2024.
- ^abParnabyon theInternet Movie Database
- ^'London's Tricycle Gets Political with Guantanamo Bay'-Playbill- 24 May 2004
- ^Parnaby on the Dublin Theatre Festival website
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