Alan Parnaby is 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 drama '' Flambards'' (1979).

Career

Television

In 1979, Parnaby appeared in the period miniseries '' Flambards'' (1979) as William Russell. The show was based on the trilogy written by British author K. M. Peyton. He starred with actress Christine Mckenna. Parnaby's other television roles include '' Jackanory Playhouse'' (1979), Tim in the episode 'Mary's Wife' in the series ''

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'' (1980), Wilfrid Corder in ''Hannah'' (1980), Mr Flax in ''Pinkerton's Progress'' (1983), Johnnie Purvis in ''

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'' (1984), Defence lawyer in ''Them and Us'' (1985). In 1985, Parnaby was cast as Mr

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'' (1985). Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Parnaby continued acting in television. DC Price in '' The Chief'' (1991), Satoh in ''A Diplomat in Japan'' (1992), Paul Beaty/Peter Graley in ''

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'' (1994-1996), First Soldier in ''David'' (1997), Prison Governor in '' NCS: Manhunt'' (2002), Colin Draper in '' Heartbeat'' (2002),

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in ''Justifying War: Scenes from the Hutton Enquiry'' (2004), Mr. Boykin/Ricky Carson in ''

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'' (1986-2004), Nick Bell/PC Terry Sanders in ''

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'' (2001-2005), Businessman in '' Spooks'' (2005), Steve Shaw in ''

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'' (2006), Mike in '' Jane Hall'' (2006), Soco in ''

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'' (2009), and

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in '' On Expenses'' (2010).Parnaby
on the

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Film

Parnaby's minor film roles include the Boatman in ''

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'' (1986) and Policeman in ''

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'' (1986).

Theatre

Theatre appearances include ''Guantanamo: Honour Bound to Defend Freedom'' (2004), '' Four Nights in Knaresborough'' (1999) and ''

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'' (2011) at the

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; ''Factory Birds'' (

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); ''Scraps'' (

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); ''Ten Times Table'' and ''

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'' (

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); ''Black Blood and Gold'', '' Love on the Dole'', ''

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'' ( Royal Exchange)(1981), '' Doctor Faustus'' (1981), '' Lord Arthur Savile's Crime'', ''

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'' ( Royal Exchange); ''

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tour); and ''Frankenstein'' and ''Dracula'' ( New Vic Theatre).Parnaby on the Dublin Theatre Festival website
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Filmography

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'' (1986, TV Movie) - The Boatman (uncredited) *''

'' (1986) - Policeman at Telephone Box

References

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