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- Birthday: 2004-12-09
- Born Place: Kensal Green, London, UK
Nico Parker
Nico Parker is a British actress who has quickly made a name for herself in Hollywood. Born on December 9, 2004, in London, she comes from a prominent film family, being the daughter of acclaimed actress Thandiwe Newton and film director and screenwriter Ol Parker.Parker made her impressive acting debut at a young age, starring as Milly Farrier in Tim Burton's live-action remake of Disney's "Dumbo" (2019). Despite her initial reluctance to pursue acting, perhaps due to growing up around the industry, the audition process for "Dumbo" ignited her passion for the craft.Her career continued to gain momentum with diverse roles in both film and television. She appeared in the HBO miniseries "The Third Day" (2020) and shared the screen with her mother in the sci-fi film "Reminiscence" (2021). However, she gained significant critical attention for her powerful performance as Sarah Miller in the first season of HBO's critically acclaimed series "The Last of Us" (2023), a role that earned her a BAFTA TV Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. In 2024, she was seen in the film "Suncoast," where she also won a Breakthrough Performance Award at the Sundance Film Festival.Nico Parker is set to take on another major role as Astrid Hofferson in the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of "How to Train Your Dragon" (2025) and its confirmed sequel (2027). Her casting has been praised by the director for her resemblance to the character and her acting abilities. With her talent and growing filmography, Nico Parker is establishing herself as a compelling presence in the entertainment industry.
