English actress (born 2004)
Nico Parker
Parker in 2022
Born (2004-12-09 ) 9 December 2004 (age 20) Occupation Actress Years active 2017–present Parents Relatives Ripley Parker (sister)
Nico Parker (born 9 December 2004) is a British actress. The daughter of actressThandiwe Newton and filmmakerOl Parker , she made her film debut in a leading role in the fantasy filmDumbo [ 1] Sarah Miller in the first season of theHBO seriesThe Last of Us How to Train Your Dragon
Born inLondon , to film director and screenwriterOl Parker and actressThandiwe Newton , Parker is fromKensal Rise , North West London. She has an older sister,Ripley , and a younger brother, Booker.[ 2] Zimbabwean line oftribal chiefs .[ 3]
Nico Parker made her film debut as Milly Farrier in the 2019 filmDumbo Tim Burton . Despite receiving mixed-to-negative critical reception for her performance, the role brought her widespread recognition.[ 4] [ 5] Naomie Harris andJude Law in theHBO miniseriesThe Third Day [ 6] Reminiscence [ 7] [ 8]
In 2023, Parker playedSarah Miller in the first episode of theHBO adaptation ofThe Last of Us [ 9] [ 10] 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] Tatler [ 12]
In 2024, she appeared inSuncoast [ 13] [ 14] [ 15] 2024 Sundance Film Festival .[ 16] [ 17]
In 2025, Parker appeared inBridget Jones: Mad About the Boy [ 18] live-action remake ofHow to Train Your Dragon [ 19] Poetic License [ 20]
Key † Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
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