Nico Parker

Nico Parker: biography

Nico Parker is a young British actress who made her acting debut in the 2019 live-action remake of Disney's "Dumbo." She was born on December 9, 2004, in London, England, and is the daughter of actress Thandie Newton and director Ol Parker.

Childhood and youth

Nico Parker was born on December 9, 2004, in Kensal Rise, London, England. As the daughter of actress Thandie Newton and director Ol Parker, she grew up surrounded by the world of movie and entertainment. However, Parker's parents have made an effort to keep her grounded, and she has lived a relatively normal childhood. She attended school in London and was involved in various extracurricular activities, including horse riding and fencing. Despite growing up in the spotlight, Parker has remained relatively private about her personal life and has focused on developing her skills and pursuing her passion for acting.

Movie career

Nico Parker made her feature movie debut in the 2019 live-action remake of Disney's Dumbo. Directed by Tim Burton, the movie saw Parker play the character Milly Farrier, a young girl who teams up with the circus elephant Dumbo to help save the struggling circus. Parker's performance in the movie was highly praised by critics, with many noting her natural talent and screen presence. She was also praised for her ability to hold her own opposite more experienced actors, such as Colin Farrell and Michael Keaton.

Following the success of Dumbo, Parker went on to star in the upcoming movie Oliver Twist, directed by Martin Owen. In the film, Parker will play the role of Nancy, a member of Fagin's gang of pickpockets who befriends the titular character. The movie is set to be a modern retelling of the classic Charles Dickens novel.

Parker has also been cast in the upcoming movie The Lost Girls, directed by Livia De Paolis. The movie is a reimagining of the story of Peter Pan, in which Parker will play the role of Wendy. In addition, Parker has been announced as part of the cast for the upcoming television series The Girl Before, based on the novel by J.P. Delaney. The series is set to air on the streaming service HBO Max.

Despite her young age, Parker has already shown a great deal of promise as an actress, and her talent has been recognized by industry professionals. She has been described as having a maturity and poise beyond her years, and her natural ability in front of the camera has drawn comparisons to other young actresses like Saoirse Ronan and Elle Fanning. With several upcoming projects on the horizon, it seems that Parker is well on her way to becoming a rising star in the entertainment industry.

Personal life

Nico Parker has been relatively private about her personal life, and there is not much information available about her outside of her acting career. It’s not known if she’s in a relationship or not.

She has also been involved in various philanthropic and activist causes, including supporting the fight against climate change and the Black Lives Matter movement. Overall, Parker seems to be a talented and driven young actress with a bright future ahead of her.

Filmography

• Dumbo (2019)
• The Third Day (2020)
• Oliver Twist (2022)
• The Last Of Us (2023)
• The Lost Girls (TBD)

In addition to these films, Parker has also been announced as part of the cast for the upcoming television series The Girl Before, set to air on HBO Max.