Christopher Parker

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TV Shows/Series

Eastenders (Spencer Moon) [2002 - 2005] (# of episodes: 254)
 

Christopher Parker Biography

Chris has been performing in one way or another from a very young age. Starting off as a model appearing in numerous print campaigns and TV commercials he progressed onto appearing in TV dramas such as The Bill, London`s Burning and Judge John Deed.

He joined BBC1`s long running flagship serial drama EastEnders where he went on to win numerous awards for his portrayal of Spencer Moon including "Best New TV Talent" by the Television and Radio Industries Club (TRIC), fighting off stiff competition from the likes of "Little Britain" star David Walliams. He was involved in some hard-hitting story lines, ranging from teenage pregnancy to drugs to mental illness and according to the Radio Times he received more fan mail than any other cast member ever in the history of the show.

Building on this popularity, Chris took part in the first ever series of Strictly Come Dancing / Dance with Stars. The multi award winning prime-time show saw Chris reach the final, polling thousands of viewer votes each week and raising thousands of pounds for charity. Chris is extremely proud of his involvement in the first ever series of this now internationally popular television format. Chris enjoyed being himself in front of the camera and started to host on TV as well as act.

Chris works closely with two children`s charities - Barnardos and Childline and International charity, The Red Cross. He has run two London Marathons and traveled to Africa with presenter friend Fearne Cotton to highlight the issues of poverty in Kenya.

Since leaving the popular BBC Drama in 2005, Chris has been busy with both his acting and hosting career. Chris worked as a CBBC continuity presenter gaining essential live experience, going on to present on shows such as cd:uk, MTV News and on ITV daytime show This Morning. His work took him to Los Angeles where he anchored a live three-hour show called Dead Famous Live. More recently Chris hosted an hour long special called Bond is Back for American television about new James Bond movie, Casino Royal. His work has seen him interview everyone from music stars such as the Pussycat Dolls and Girls Aloud to British TV stars such as Peter Andre and the cast of Footballers Wives to International stars such as Will Ferell, Zack Braff and Daniel Craig.

Chris is passionate about interviewing people and many of his interviews are picked up by the popular press. He has worked on the Hollywood premier circuit for the Press Association and regularly appears as a guest columnist on shows such as The X Factor, Big Brother and The F Word.

Chris also enjoys working behind the camera and his job on This Morning saw him research and write much of his own material. He refreshingly believes its is important to have an understanding of the work of his colleagues and a healthy interest of all parts of the industry in which he works. Chris also enjoys writing and has written columns for national newspapers and magazines. He has also just written and is developing a new TV format called Culture Shock.

As for his acting work, Chris recently played Ezra Fitch alongside Christian Slater, Nick Moran and Eddie Izard in a live performance of Hollywood movie The Rogues. He will also appear in the next series of the BBC1 drama Hotel Babylon where he will play footballer Clive Hocker alongside Danny Dyer.
 

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    Name Christopher Parker
    (Christopher Parker)
    Age 25
    Height 5' 10"  (178 cm)
    Date of Birth August 241983
    Birthplace Lewisham, London, England, UK
    Star Sign Virgo
    Occupation Actor
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  • Working on such a big film was amazing. I learned a lot. There weren`t too many stunts, just some doubling.
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  • I don`t watch much TV or films, but I`ve watched Cameron Diaz.
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  • If you want to act, you have to devote yourself to it. Send out letters and photos every day, work all the hours under the sun, whatever it takes. If you`re not determined, you won`t get anywhere.
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  • Procrastination is like a credit card: it`s a lot of fun until you get the bill.
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  • I`ve been in the industry from the age of 9, so I have an agent. That`s how you get auditions.
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  • It`s not just about filming, you go to awards and interviews too. I enjoy all of it, even learning my lines!
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  • I`ve done quite a few adverts. I`ve also done some presenting and acting work in Spain. I did a lot of Spanish education videos for people wanting to learn English.
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  • My parents couldn`t afford a full time drama school, but I basically just did every class I could do, and followed every drama interest I could. When I was 15 or 16 I did drama courses.
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  • I did loads of student films and fringe theatre. I worked for free a lot.
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  • I wanted to be a doctor when I was young. I also wanted to be a paramedic, but I always wanted to be an actor as well. I didn`t have kids or something that I needed to provide for.
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  • I get to meet fantastic people, and I get to go through so many emotions. For me, I have a craving for that. When I`m acting, I feel great. It`s not to be famous.
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  • I want more muscles! I go to the gym three or four times a week with a personal trainer. I can afford that now. I can`t put on weight though, no matter how much I eat.
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  • I don`t have role models or watch much TV. I go to awards ceremonies but often I don`t even know who the people are. I think that`s good, because then you don`t have preconceived ideas about them.
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  • What surprises me is when people give me their mobile number. The other day, someone on a bus asked if I swear. I said I try not to, but of course I`m just a normal person.
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  • I enjoy playing other people. It`s a great job and it`s challenging. I couldn`t do a desk job.
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  • I get on well with everyone, but I like Jessie Wallace and Natalie Cassidy. Natalie was my mentor when I joined, so we`re really close.
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  • I`m not confident with the ladies. I can`t just ask someone out in a club. I`d like to say I`m a gentleman.
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  • I don`t know if I`m a heartthrob or if I want to be one! I heard that I get the most fan mail. It`s very flattering, and lovely to be popular with the public.
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