Craig Parker Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for three New Zealand Film and TV Awards for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor for "Mercy Peak" in 2003, "Legend of the Seeker" in 2011, and "Shackleton's Captain" in 2012
• Became interested in acting and the theater after seeing a production of "Peter Pan" in his youth
• Made his acting debut on the TV series "Hot Shots" and gained more experience on the series "Gloss" in 1990
• Best known for his role as Haldir in the "Lord of the Rings" series and as Alistair Kingsley in "Mercy Peak․"
• Provided the voices for Frodo in the cartoon story board versions of "Lord of the Rings" and Gothmog and his lieutenant in "Return of the King․"
• Has been involved in Theatresports, performing improv and stand-up comedy, since 1987
• His work on radio plays in 1996 and 1997 introduced him to "Lord of the Rings" director Peter Jackson, who first got him involved in early preproduction work on the films and later cast him as Haldir