‘Allo ‘Allo! actor Robin Parkinson who played Monsieur Ernest Leclerc dies aged 92 

Robin Parkinson, known for his role in ‘Allo ‘Allo!, has died aged 92.

The actor was a familiar face in the comedy world in the 1970s and 1980s, playing Monsieur Ernest Leclerc in the sitcom ‘Allo ‘Allo! from series seven.

A statement issued on behalf of the family said: ‘Robin Parkinson, actor, known for ‘Allo ‘Allo and as the voice of Button Moon, has died peacefully at the age of 92 with his wife and daughters by his side.’

His career spanned more than four decades in film, theatre and television including a number of TV series such as Girls About Town, The Many Wives Of Patrick, The Young Ones and Rising Damp.

Robin Parkinson, known for his role in ‘Allo ‘Allo!, has died aged 92. The actor was a familiar face in the comedy world in the 1970s and 1980s, playing Monsieur Ernest Leclerc in the sitcom ‘Allo ‘Allo! from series seven

Mr Parkinson on set for ‘Allo ‘Allo!, filmed in front of a live studio audience in Manchester

The Allo ‘Allo! cast in rehearsal before the filming of one of the shows in 2007

He also reprised his ‘Allo ‘Allo! role as Monsieur Ernest Leclerc for the West End stage version and tour of Australia in the 1990s.

He also featured in theatrical productions, with his first professional appearance being in the Birmingham Repertory Theatre production of The Imperial Nightingale.

This was followed by performances at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry and multiple West End productions.

Mr Parkinson, who was born in Coventry, was also well known as the voice of children’s TV series Button Moon and for the 1980s TV adverts for Tunes and Babycham.

One of his daughters, Sarah, followed in his footsteps and worked as a producer and writer of radio and television programmes.

She died in 2003, aged 41, from breast cancer. 

Mr Parkinson in The Stories of D H Lawrence: Daughters of the Vicar. He was also well known as the voice of children’s TV series Button Moon