Gas and Candles
1991
NewBert Parnaby
Actor · born 4 March 1924 · Guisborough, North Yorkshire, England, UK
James Bertram "Bert" Parnaby (4 March 1924 – 30 July 1992) was a British actor who was notable for a string of TV and Film roles from the 1960s through the 1980s. His TV roles included performances in Blackadder, By the Sword Divided, Juliet Bravo, Inspector Morse and Last of the Summer Wine. In 1988, he appeared as Father Christmas in the BBC adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. His film credits included Prick Up Your Ears (1987), The Dressmaker (1988) and The Reunion (1989).
Whilst living in Didsbury, Bert was a schoolmaster at Manchester Grammar School during the 1950s and early 1960s. Teaching English, he was greatly involved in the production of teachers’ plays. He subsequently became an HMI (one of Her Majesty's Inspectors of Schools).
Where to start: Gas and Candles (1991).
As actor 11
Reunion
1989 · 6.7/10
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The Dressmaker
1988 · 4.6/10
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe
1988 · 6.5/10
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Prick Up Your Ears
1987 · 6.7/10
Popcorn Flick
On the Palm
1987
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Daemon
1985 · 7.5/10
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Flights
1985
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Rainy Day Women
1984 · 7.0/10
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Dirty Movie
1984
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Bad News
1983 · 8.7/10
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best Bert Parnaby movie?
By viewer score, Gas and Candles (1991) at 0.0/10.
What are Bert Parnaby’s most popular movies?
Prick Up Your Ears.
How many movies has Bert Parnaby made?
11 films on TMDB, 11 as actor.