Craig Parker facts for kids
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Craig Parker
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Parker at the 2012 Chicago Comic Con
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| Born | 12 November 1970 Suva, Fiji
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| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1987–present |
Craig Parker is an actor from New Zealand. He was born on November 12, 1970, in Suva, Fiji. He is well-known for his many roles in popular TV shows and movies.
Some of his most famous parts include Guy Warner in the New Zealand TV show Shortland Street. He also played Haldir in The Lord of the Rings films. You might also know him as Darken Rahl in Legend of the Seeker or Gaius Claudius Glaber in Spartacus. Later, he starred as Stéphane Narcisse in the TV series Reign.
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Craig Parker's Acting Career
Craig Parker started his acting journey in the TVNZ soap opera Shortland Street. He played the character Guy Warner. This role was very popular, and he returned to the show many times. His last appearance was in 2020.
He became known to a wider audience when he appeared in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. He played Haldir of Lórien in these famous movies. He also had a role as Sabas in the film Underworld: Rise of the Lycans in 2009.
Craig Parker has also starred in several New Zealand TV series. These include Mercy Peak and Diplomatic Immunity. He has also made guest appearances in many well-known shows. Some of these are Xena: Warrior Princess, Young Hercules, Sleepy Hollow, and NCIS. He also narrates documentaries in New Zealand.
He played the villain Darken Rahl in the TV series Legend of the Seeker. This show was produced by Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert. He then took on another important role as Gaius Claudius Glaber in the Starz series Spartacus: Blood and Sand and Spartacus: Vengeance. These shows also came from the same producers.
From 2014 to 2017, Craig Parker was a main character in the CW series Reign. He played Lord Stéphane Narcisse in this historical drama. In 2018, he guest-starred in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as the Kree character Taryan. He also had a recurring role in the first season of the 2018 TV show Charmed, where he played Alastair Caine.
Craig Parker's Early Life and Background
Craig Parker's family has roots from different parts of the world. His grandfather moved from Edinburgh, Scotland, to Fiji. This was when he was serving in the British Army. Besides his Scottish background, Craig Parker also has Welsh, Danish, and English family history.
He went to school at Glenfield College. This college is located on Auckland's North Shore in New Zealand.
Craig Parker's Film Roles
Craig Parker has acted in several movies. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2001 | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | Haldir |
| 2002 | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Haldir |
| 2003 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Gothmog / Guritz |
| 2009 | Underworld: Rise of the Lycans | Sabas |
Craig Parker's Television Roles
Craig Parker has appeared in many television shows. Here are some of his notable roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1992–1996, 2007–2008, 2020, 2023 |
Shortland Street | Guy Warner | Main role |
| 1997 | Xena: Warrior Princess | Prince Sarpedon | Episode: "For Him the Bell Tolls" |
| 2001–2004 | Mercy Peak | Alistair Kingsley | Main role, 32 episodes |
| 2008–2010 | Legend of the Seeker | Darken Rahl | Main role, 25 episodes |
| 2010, 2012 | Spartacus | Gaius Claudius Glaber | Main role (season 2), 13 episodes |
| 2014–2017 | Reign | Lord Stéphane Narcisse | Main role (seasons 2–4), 56 episodes |
| 2018 | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Taryan | 2 episodes |
| 2018–2019 | Charmed | Alastair Caine | Recurring role (season 1), 11 episodes |
See also
In Spanish: Craig Parker para niños
