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Cast of My Parents Are Aliens

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My Parents Are Aliens stars Tony Gardner as Brian, Barbara Barnes as Carla, and Alex Kew as Josh, as the alien parents and their human children.

  • ITV (CITV)
  • 1999–2006
  • 7 seasons
  • TV series
  • 8 cast

Main cast

  • Brian JohnsonTony Gardner1–7Main
  • Carla JohnsonBarbara Barnes1–7Main
  • Josh JohnsonAlex Kew1–7Main
  • Melanie JohnsonDanielle Bishop1–7Main
  • Sophie JohnsonCharlotte Barker1–7Main

Supporting cast

  • Mr. FizzleJohn Griffiths1–4Supp
  • Miss. PringleKacey Ainsworth2–5Supp

Guest & voice

  • Grandma JohnsonEileen Davies3Guest

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About this cast

My Parents Are Aliens is a British children’s sitcom that aired on CITV from 1999 to 2006. It follows the Johnson family, where the parents are actually aliens from another planet, and their three human children Melanie, Josh, and Sophie.

FAQs

Who plays Josh in My Parents Are Aliens?

Josh Johnson is played by Alex Kew throughout the series.

Who plays Brian in My Parents Are Aliens?

Brian Johnson, the alien father, is played by Tony Gardner.

How many seasons does My Parents Are Aliens have?

The show ran for 7 seasons from 1999 to 2006.

Is My Parents Are Aliens available on streaming?

The series is occasionally available on ITVX and was previously on Netflix UK.

Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026

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