Nico Parker facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nico Parker
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Parker in 2022
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| Born | 9 December 2004 Kensal Rise, London, England
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2017–present |
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| Relatives | Ripley Parker (sister) |
Nico Parker (born December 9, 2004) is a talented British actress. She is the daughter of famous actress Thandiwe Newton and filmmaker Ol Parker. Nico started her acting journey in the fantasy movie Dumbo in 2019. She also played Sarah Miller in the first season of the HBO TV show The Last of Us in 2023. In 2025, she appeared as Astrid Hofferson in the fantasy film How to Train Your Dragon.
Growing Up
Nico Parker was born in London, England. Her dad, Ol Parker, is a film director and writer. Her mom, Thandiwe Newton, is a well-known actress. Nico grew up in Kensal Rise, which is in North West London. She has an older sister named Ripley and a younger brother named Booker.
Acting Career
Nico Parker began her acting career in 2019. Her first big role was Milly Farrier in the movie Dumbo, which was directed by Tim Burton. This role helped her become widely known, even though some people had different opinions about the movie.
After Dumbo, Nico appeared in the HBO miniseries The Third Day in 2020. She acted alongside stars like Naomie Harris and Jude Law. In 2021, she was in the science fiction movie Reminiscence with her mother, Thandiwe Newton.
In 2023, Nico played Sarah Miller in the first episode of the TV series The Last of Us. Many critics praised her performance, saying her acting made the episode much better. One reviewer called her casting "brilliant" and said her performance matched the energy of the main character, Joel. Because of her great work, Tatler magazine named her a "Bright Young Thing" in 2023, which means she was recognized as a promising young talent.
In 2024, Nico starred in the movie Suncoast. She even won an award for Breakthrough Performance at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival for her role. In September 2024, Nico became the youngest-ever Global Ambassador for Lancôme, a famous beauty brand.
Nico has been busy with more projects in 2025. She appeared in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. She also played Astrid Hofferson in the live-action movie How to Train Your Dragon. Another film she worked on is called Poetic License.
See also
In Spanish: Nico Parker para niños
