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Born on November 12, 1970 in Suva, Rewa, Fiji, Craig Parker is a stage actor, film actor and television actor. That puts Craig Parker at 55 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Glenfield College.
My Take
Craig Parker is the kind of actor I trust before I even know what he's in. Born in Fiji and raised in New Zealand, he turned a handful of scenes as Haldir in The Lord of the Rings into something genuinely memorable, then flipped to cold-blooded menace as Glaber in Spartacus. That range, from luminous elf to ruthless Roman, tells me his stage training runs deep. What I admire most is his loyalty: he keeps returning to Shortland Street across decades. He's a craftsman who survives on reliability rather than flash, and I quietly respect that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Craig Parker
- Name (Japanese)
- グレイグ・パーカー
- Reading
- ぐれいぐ・ぱーかー
- Born
- November 12, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dog
- Origin
- Suva, Rewa, Fiji
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Glenfield College
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.craig-parker.net/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/craigparkeractual/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig%20Parker
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q469179
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Craig Parker born?
Born November 12, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Craig Parker from?
Craig Parker is from Suva, Rewa, Fiji.
What does Craig Parker do?
Craig Parker works as actor, stage actor, film actor, television actor.
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