Nico Parker
British actress (born 2004)
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Nico Parker (born 9 December 2004) is an English actress. The daughter of actress Thandiwe Newton and filmmaker Ol Parker, she made her film debut in the fantasy film Dumbo (2019).[1] She played Sarah Miller in the first season of the HBO series The Last of Us (2023) and Astrid Hofferson in the live-action fantasy film How to Train Your Dragon (2025).
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- Ol Parker (father)
- Thandiwe Newton (mother)
Nico Parker | |
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Parker in 2022 | |
| Born | 9 December 2004 Kensal Rise, London, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2017–present |
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| Relatives | Ripley Parker (sister) |
Early life
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.[2] Through her maternal grandmother Nyasha Newton, she claims descent from a Zimbabwean line of tribal chiefs.[3] Parker attended a private school in London.[4] Her only acting experience prior to Dumbo was school drama lessons.[5][6]
Career
Nico Parker made her film debut as Milly Farrier in the 2019 film Dumbo, directed by Tim Burton. She was 11 when she auditioned for the role and 14 when the film premiered.[6] Despite receiving mixed-to-negative critical reception for her performance, the role brought her widespread recognition.[7][8] She next starred alongside Naomie Harris and Jude Law in the HBO miniseries The Third Day (2020)[9] and appeared alongside her mother as Zoe in the science fiction film Reminiscence (2021).[10][11]
In 2023, Parker played Sarah Miller in the first episode of the HBO adaptation of The Last of Us.[12] Critics noted that the episode "benefits immeasurably from [her] endearing contribution".[13] 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."[14] Parker was named a 2023 Bright Young Thing by Tatler.[15]
In 2024, she appeared in Suncoast.[16][17][18] She won Breakthrough Performance Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.[19] In September 2024, Parker was announced as Lancôme's newest and youngest-ever Global Ambassador.[20]
In 2025, Parker appeared in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,[21] the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon,[22] and Poetic License.[23]
Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dumbo | Milly Farrier | [7] | |
| 2021 | Reminiscence | Zoe | [10] | |
| 2024 | Suncoast | Doris | [24][25] | |
| 2025 | Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy | Chloe | [21] | |
| How to Train Your Dragon | Astrid Hofferson | [22] | ||
| Poetic License | Dora Cassidy | Post-production | [23][26] | |
| 2026 | The Young People † | Post-production | [27][28] | |
| 2027 | How to Train Your Dragon 2 † | Astrid Hofferson | Filming | [29] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Third Day | Ellie | Main role | [30] |
| 2023 | The Last of Us | Sarah Miller | 2 episodes | [12] |