Craig Parkinson

Craig Parkinson

49 · Born: Mar 11, 1976

Personal Details

BornMar 11, 1976 Blackpool, England, UK

Biography

Craig Parkinson, a remarkably gifted British actor, came into this world on the eleventh day of March in the year nineteen hundred and seventy-six.

Notable among his extensive array of performances is his captivating portrayal of Shaun in the extremely popular E4 television series Misfits, a show that has garnered widespread acclaim and admiration. Furthermore, he has also had the opportunity to showcase his remarkable range as an actor by taking on the dual roles of Jimmy and Johnny Kray in the ITV television series Whitechapel, thereby exemplifying his impressive versatility and adaptability as a thespian.

Noteworthy aside from his extensive body of work in television, Michael Parkinson has also made significant contributions to the world of independent cinema, with notable appearances in a diverse range of films that showcase his remarkable versatility as a performer.

**Michael Parkinson**

As a renowned television personality, Parkinson has made a lasting impact on the small screen, and his talents extend far beyond the confines of the medium. His foray into independent filmmaking has yielded a trio of critically acclaimed projects, each of which has allowed him to showcase his remarkable range and depth as an actor.

Control, a gripping drama that explores the complexities of human relationships, marked an early milestone in Parkinson's foray into independent cinema. The Unloved, a powerful and poignant exploration of the human condition, further solidified his reputation as a master of his craft. And Four Lions, a thought-provoking and often humorous examination of the human condition, cemented his status as a versatile and talented performer.

Career

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2024
Boybands Forever
Boybands Forever as Narrator (voice)
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2023
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2022
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Grace
Grace as DS Norman Potting
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2021
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Intergalactic
Intergalactic as Dr. Lee
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Vera
Vera as Phil Swann
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Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Grand Serpent
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2020
The English Game
The English Game as James Walsh
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Sandylands
Sandylands as Terry Chino
{"id":134125,"title":"Wild Rose","year":"2019","character":"Alan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wild-rose","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/13a3ndvv04m8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/13a3ndvv04m8.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
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Wild Bill
Wild Bill as Piano Man (Si / Thus)
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Resistance
Resistance as Captain David McLeod
{"id":132429,"title":"Killed by My Debt","year":"2018","character":"The Bailiff","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/killed-by-my-debt","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_132429.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_132429.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
Killed by My Debt
Killed by My Debt as The Bailiff
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Watership Down
Watership Down as Sainfoin (voice)
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{"id":110803,"title":"The Flag","year":"2016","character":"The Don","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-flag","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_110803.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_110803.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
The Flag
The Flag as The Don
{"id":104042,"title":"Jet Trash","year":"2016","character":"Marlowe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jet-trash","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1hpf0r2gvus0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1hpf0r2gvus0.jpg"},"released":1}
Jet Trash
Jet Trash as Marlowe
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2015
The Scandalous Lady W
The Scandalous Lady W as Mr Wallace, QC
{"id":7160,"title":"Prey","year":2014,"character":"Sean Devlin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/prey","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7160.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7160.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Prey
Prey as Sean Devlin
{"id":1687,"title":"Endeavour","year":2013,"character":"Reg Tracepurcel","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/endeavour","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/78pqigq53950.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/78pqigq53950.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Endeavour
Endeavour as Reg Tracepurcel
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The Mill
The Mill as Charlie Crout
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2012
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Line of Duty
Line of Duty as Matthew 'Dot' Cottan
{"id":13099,"title":"Ghosted","year":"2011","character":"Clay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ghosted-2011","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13099.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13099.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Ghosted
Ghosted as Clay
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In with the Flynns
In with the Flynns as Tommy Flynn
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2010
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SoulBoy
SoulBoy as Alan
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{"id":3984,"title":"The Unloved","year":"2009","character":"Ben","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-unloved","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_3984.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_3984.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
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The Taxidermist
The Taxidermist as The Taxidermist
{"id":21539,"title":"The Other Man","year":"2008","character":"George","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-other-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4qe670hj5eg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4qe670hj5eg0.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
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{"id":8547,"title":"Control","year":"2007","character":"Tony Wilson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/control","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/74lqpieto9v0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/74lqpieto9v0.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Control
Control as Tony Wilson
{"id":18018,"title":"Virgin Territory","year":"2007","character":"Tindaro","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/virgin-territory","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_18018.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_18018.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":52201,"title":"Tooth","year":"2004","character":"Store Cashier","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tooth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_52201.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_52201.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Tooth
Tooth as Store Cashier
{"id":1432,"title":"Black Books","year":2004,"character":"Martin the Tout","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/black-books","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/780lrihjj380.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/780lrihjj380.jpg"},"released":1}
Black Books
Black Books as Martin the Tout