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- Birth nameJohn Russell Parnell
- Jack Parnell was born on August 6, 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 August 8, 2010 in Southwold, Suffolk, England, UK.
- SpouseMonique Bonneau(July 1950 - August 8, 2010) (his death, 2 children)
- One of the great drummers, on both sides of the Atlantic.
- Ran the "Muppet Orchestra" for the TV series. This also included such British big band greats as Kenny Baker and Don Lusher.
- Nephew of Val Parnell and grandson of ventriloquist Fred Russell.
- Leads a trio which performs weekly at "The Green Man" public house at Rackheath, Norwich, England, in the county to which he has retired.
- Father of R.J. Parnell & Will Parnell.
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