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Jack Parnell(1923-2010)

  • Music Department
  • Actor
  • Composer
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The Arthur Haynes Show (1956–1966)
Jack Parnell was born on 6 August 1923 in London, England, UK. He was an actor and composer, known for Barbra Streisand and Other Musical Instruments (1973), The Arthur Askey Show (1961) and The Benny Hill Show (1957). He was married to Monique Bonneau. He died on 8 August 2010 in Southwold, Suffolk, England, UK.
BornAugust 6, 1923
DiedAugust 8, 2010(87)
BornAugust 6, 1923
DiedAugust 8, 2010(87)
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  • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
    • 2 wins total

Known for

Barbra Streisand and Other Musical Instruments (1973)
Barbra Streisand and Other Musical Instruments
7.6
TV Special
  • Music Department
  • 1973
The Arthur Askey Show
TV Series
  • Music Department
Benny Hill and Peter Vernon in The Benny Hill Show (1957)
The Benny Hill Show
7.7
TV Series
  • Music Department
Treasures of the Snow (1983)
Treasures of the Snow
6.8
  • Music Department
  • 1983

Credits

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Music Department

  • The Human Face (2001)
    The Human Face
    7.8
    TV Mini Series
    • conductor
    • 2001
  • It's the Muppets! More Muppets, Please! (1993)
    It's the Muppets! More Muppets, Please!
    7.5
    Video
    • conductor
    • 1993
  • It's the Muppets! Meet the Muppets! (1993)
    It's the Muppets! Meet the Muppets!
    7.9
    Video
    • conductor
    • 1993
  • Laura and Disorder
    5.3
    TV Series
    • signature tune
    • 1989
  • La Vengeance des monstres (1987)
    La Vengeance des monstres
    4.9
    • associate conductor
    • 1987
  • Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, and Richard Hunt in Muppet Video: Muppet Treasures (1985)
    Muppet Video: Muppet Treasures
    8.7
    Video
    • conductor: orchestra
    • 1985
  • Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, and Richard Hunt in Muppet Video: Muppet Moments (1985)
    Muppet Video: Muppet Moments
    8.9
    Video
    • conductor: orchestra
    • 1985
  • Jim Henson in Muppet Video: Country Music with the Muppets (1985)
    Muppet Video: Country Music with the Muppets
    8.2
    Video
    • conductor: orchestra
    • 1985
  • Childrens Songs and Stories with the Muppets (1985)
    Childrens Songs and Stories with the Muppets
    7.6
    Video
    • conductor: orchestra
    • 1985
  • Muppet Video: Rock Music with the Muppets (1985)
    Muppet Video: Rock Music with the Muppets
    8.4
    Video
    • conductor: orchestra
    • 1985
  • Muppet Video: Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff (1985)
    Muppet Video: Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff
    8.3
    Video
    • conductor: orchestra
    • 1985
  • Fozzie's Muppet Scrapbook (1985)
    Fozzie's Muppet Scrapbook
    8.9
    Video
    • conductor: orchestra
    • 1985
  • Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story (1985)
    Muppet Video: The Kermit and Piggy Story
    8.3
    Video
    • conductor: orchestra
    • 1985
  • Jim Henson in Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets (1985)
    Muppet Video: Rowlf's Rhapsodies with the Muppets
    8.1
    Video
    • conductor: orchestra
    • 1985
  • Treasures of the Snow (1983)
    Treasures of the Snow
    6.8
    • conducted by
    • 1983

Actor

  • A Guide to Modern Health
    Short
    • Presenter (voice)
    • 2010
  • Des O'Connor Entertains
    5.5
    TV Series
    • Jack Parnell and his Orchestra
    • 1975–1976
  • Reg Varney (1973)
    Reg Varney
    TV Series
    • Jack Parnell and his Orchestra
    • 1973–1974
  • Des
    TV Series
    • Jack Parnell and his Orchestra
    • 1972
  • The Marty Feldman Comedy Machine (1971)
    The Marty Feldman Comedy Machine
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Jack Parnell and his Orchestra
    • 1971–1972
  • Kraft Music Hall Presents: The Des O'Connor Show (1970)
    Kraft Music Hall Presents: The Des O'Connor Show
    6.2
    TV Series
    • (as Jack Parnell Orchestra)
    • 1971
  • Jack Douglas and Des O'Connor in The Des O'Connor Show (1963)
    The Des O'Connor Show
    TV Series
    • Jack Parnell and his Orchestra
    • 1966–1967
  • Arthur Haynes and Nicholas Parsons in The Arthur Haynes Show (1956)
    The Arthur Haynes Show
    6.9
    TV Series
    • And his Orchestra
    • and his Orchestra
    • and his Band
    • 1957–1966
  • Roy Castle and Millicent Martin in Mainly Millicent (1964)
    Mainly Millicent
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Band leader
    • 1964
  • Dave's Kingdom
    TV Series
    • Self and The Jack Parnell Band
    • and his Band
    • 1964
  • Winning Widows
    TV Series
    • and his Orchertra
    • and his Orchestra
    • 1961–1962
  • The Jo Stafford Show (1961)
    The Jo Stafford Show
    TV Series
    • Jack Parnell and his Orchestra
    • 1961
  • The Cliff Richard Show
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Orchestral support
    • 1960–1963
  • Arthur Askey and Sam Kydd in Arthur's Treasured Volumes (1960)
    Arthur's Treasured Volumes
    5.0
    TV Series
    • And his Orchestra
    • 1960
  • Secombe and Friends
    TV Mini Series
    • and his Orchestra
    • 1959

Composer

  • Briony McRoberts, Hildegard Neil, and John Stride in Diamonds (1981)
    Diamonds
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1981
  • Gino D'Acampo in Family Fortunes (1980)
    Family Fortunes
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1980
  • Lynette Davies in The Foundation (1977)
    The Foundation
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1977–1978
  • Golden Gala (1978)
    Golden Gala
    TV Special
    • Composer
    • 1978
  • America Salutes the Queen (1977)
    America Salutes the Queen
    8.0
    TV Special
    • Composer
    • 1977
  • Lynda Bellingham in Cottage to Let (1977)
    Cottage to Let
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1977
  • A Month in the Country (1977)
    A Month in the Country
    6.0
    TV Movie
    • Composer
    • 1977
  • Ann-Margret in Ann-Margret Smith (1975)
    Ann-Margret Smith
    8.8
    TV Special
    • Composer
    • 1975
  • Kenneth More in Father Brown (1974)
    Father Brown
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1974
  • The Royal Variety Performance 1974
    TV Special
    • Composer
    • 1974
  • A Royal Gala Variety Performance
    7.3
    TV Special
    • Composer
    • 1972
  • Benny Hill in The Benny Hill Show (1967)
    The Benny Hill Show
    7.7
    TV Special
    • Composer (arranger)
    • 1967
  • Half Hour Story (1967)
    Half Hour Story
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1967
  • Hope And Keen
    TV Series
    • Composer (arranger)
    • 1965–1966
  • Wendy Hiller, John Stride, and Ted Willis in Knock on Any Door (1965)
    Knock on Any Door
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Composer
    • 1965

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The Arthur Haynes Show: Volume One
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The Arthur Haynes Show: Volume One

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Jack Parnell Dance Band
  • Born
    • August 6, 1923
    • London, England, UK
  • Died
    • August 8, 2010
    • Southwold, Suffolk, England, UK(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Monique BonneauJuly 1950 - August 8, 2010 (his death, 2 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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    One of the great drummers, on both sides of the Atlantic.

FAQ

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  • When did Jack Parnell die?
    August 8, 2010
  • How did Jack Parnell die?
    Cancer
  • How old was Jack Parnell when he died?
    87 years old
  • Where did Jack Parnell die?
    Southwold, Suffolk, England, UK
  • When was Jack Parnell born?
    August 6, 1923

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