Chris Parker (comedian)
Christopher Parker (born September 25, 1990) is a New Zealand actor, comedian, writer, TV personality, and podcaster. Parker has written for and appeared in many local comedy shows such as Jono and Ben, 7 Days, Taskmaster NZ, and Have You Been Paying Attention. He has also acted in films like Baby Done, The Breaker Uppers, and Nude Tuesday. Early life and education Parker grew up in Christchurch wanting to be a dancer while he was growing up. He spent ten years at the Christchurch-based Original Scripts Theatre School with teachers Wendy Steeds and Sonia Chappell. He studied at the New Zealand national drama school, Toi Whakaari in Wellington, graduating in 2011 with a Bachelor of Performing Arts in Acting. Career After moving to Auckland, he joined improv group Snort, which led to being cast as David Halls in the hit stage play Hudson and Halls Live. In 2016, he won Actor of the Year at the Wellington Theatre Awards for this role. Other stage acting credits include Shortland Street: The Musical, Gays in Space, and Another Dead Fag by Sam Brooks. Parker has also written and performed extensively with Tom Sainsbury on live shows such as The Opening Night Before