Nico Parker | |
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![]() Parker in December 2022 | |
Born | Kensal Rise, London, England | 9 December 2004
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2017–present |
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Relatives | Ripley Parker (sister) |
Nico Parker (born 9 December 2004) is an English actress. She made her film debut as Milly Farrier in the Walt Disney Pictures film Dumbo (2019), directed by Tim Burton.[1] She played Sarah Miller in the first season of the HBO series The Last of Us (2023).
In 2023, Parker was named a Bright Young Thing by Tatler.[2]
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]
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]
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]
In May 2023, Parker was cast to portray Astrid Hofferson in the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon.[13]
In 2024, she appeared in Suncoast.[14][15][16] She won Breakthrough Performance Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.[17]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2019 | Dumbo | Milly Farrier | [4] | |
2021 | Reminiscence | Zoe | [7] | |
2024 | Suncoast | Doris | [18][19] | |
2025 | Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy † | TBA | Filming | [20] |
How to Train Your Dragon † | Astrid Hofferson | Post-production | [13] |
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2020 | The Third Day | Ellie | Main role; 3 episodes | [21] |
2023 | The Last of Us | Sarah Miller | 2 episodes | [9] |