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Valentine Charles Parnell (14 February 1892 – 22 September 1972) was a British television managing director and presenter, actor and theatrical impresario. [1] A former staple of stage production, his career in television started with the launch of the ITV network in 1955.
Feb 2, 2023 · For 20 years she “left her life empty” in a doomed romance with married TV impresario Val Parnell - who brutally dumped her when he found a younger mistress. The actress, known as the Queen of...
Val Parnell was a British producer and actor, known for his variety shows at the London Palladium. He was the son of a ventriloquist and the uncle of a band leader, and he died in France in 1972.
- February 14, 1894
- September 22, 1972
Val Parnell (1894-1972) was a British impresario and performer who produced and starred in several TV series featuring the London Palladium. He was the son of a ventriloquist and the uncle of a band leader, and married three times.
- Producer, Actor
- February 14, 1894
- Val Parnell
- September 22, 1972
Jul 24, 2020 · Born in London on St. Valentine's Day - 14th February, 1892, Valentine Charles Parnell was the son of veteran entertainer and ventriloquist Fred Russell. He began his theatrical career in 1907 as an office boy for the Moss Empires theatre circuit.
One of Britain's foremost theatre managers and impresarios, Val Parnell also performed an instrumental role in the popularisation of television following the launch of ITV in 1955.
Mar 24, 2024 · Learn about Val Parnell, one of Britain's most influential show business figures of the twentieth century. He managed the live variety circuit, promoted American stars, and pioneered commercial television.
