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English actress (born 2004)

Nico Parker (born 9 December 2004) is a British actress. She made her film debut as Milly Farrier in the Walt Disney Pictures film Dumbo (2019), directed by Tim Burton.[1] She starred as Sarah Miller in the first season of the television series The Last of Us (2023).

In 2023, Parker was named a Bright Young Thing by Tatler.[2]

Early life[edit]

Born at home to film director and screenwriter Ol Parker and actress Thandiwe Newton, Parker is from Kensal Rise, North West London. She has an older sister, Ripley, and a younger brother, Booker.[3]

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2019–2021: Breakthrough[edit]

Parker made her film debut as Milly Farrier in the 2019 film Dumbo, directed by Tim Burton. The role brought her widespread recognition.[4][5] She next starred alongside Naomie Harris and Jude Law in the HBO miniseries The Third Day (2020)[6] and appeared alongside her mother as Zoe in the science fiction film Reminiscence (2021).[7][8]

2023: Wide recognition[edit]

Parker made a guest appearance as Sarah Miller in the first episode of the HBO adaptation of The Last of Us.[9] Parker’s guest appearance was universally acclaimed by critics, with the consensus being that the premiere “benefits immeasurably from [her] endearing contribution.”[10] Rachel Leishman in a review for The Mary Sue called Parker’s casting “brilliant” and said: “It’s such a good performance from Parker that matches the energy of Pascal’s Joel in a way that I think many are going to be talking about Nico Parker’s take on the character.”[11] Parker was named a 2023 Bright Young Thing by Tatler.[12]

Filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

Television[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ “Nico Parker Wonders Why Dumbo is a Kid’s Movie”. Interview. 28 March 2019. Archived from the original on 6 August 2019.
  2. ^ Hanover, Lola (2 March 2023). “Bright Young Things Class of 2023: Tatler crowns the next generation of glam, gifted actors to watch in the April issue”. Tatler. Archived from the original on 3 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  3. ^ Eggenberger, Nicole (5 March 2014). “Thandie Newton welcomes baby boy Booker Jombe Parker in home birth”. Us Weekly. Archived from the original on 5 March 2014. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  4. ^ Alexander, Bryan (27 March 2019). “Meet the child stars of ‘Dumbo’: Finley Hobbins and Nico Parker (a dead ringer for her mom)”. USA TODAY. Archived from the original on 26 May 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  5. ^ Comita, Jenny (9 August 2019). “Meet Nico Parker, Thandie Newton’s Equally Talented—and Gorgeous—Teenage Daughter”. W. Archived from the original on 22 August 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  6. ^ “Nico Parker to Star in ‘The Third Day’ by HBO”. BCK Online. 26 September 2019. Archived from the original on 22 August 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  7. ^ Casely-Hayford, Alice (23 March 2020). “Thandie Newton talks power, prejudice & Westworld season 3”. Net-A-Porter. Archived from the original on 22 August 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  8. ^ “Nico Parker – Curtis Brown”. Curtis Brown. Archived from the original on 22 August 2020. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  9. ^ Otterson, Joe (30 June 2021). “‘Last of Us’ HBO Series Casts Nico Parker as Joel’s Daughter”. Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on 1 July 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  10. ^ “The Last of Us: Season 1, Episode 1”. Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  11. ^ Leishman, Rachel (10 January 2023). “REVIEW: HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ Series Is a Perfect Exploration of Loss, Survival, and Hope”. The Mary Sue. Archived from the original on 11 February 2023. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  12. ^ Hanover, Lola (2 March 2023). “Bright Young Things Class of 2023: Tatler crowns the next generation of glam, gifted actors to watch in the April issue”. Tatler. Archived from the original on 3 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  13. ^ “Laura Linney, Woody Harrelson, Nico Parker Starring in Laura Chinn’s ‘Suncoast’ (Exclusive)”. The Hollywood Reporter. 18 August 2022. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  14. ^ “Nico Parker to Star in ‘The Third Day’ by HBO”. BCK Online. 26 September 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2020.

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