Jamie Parker is an accomplished English actor and singer, renowned for his versatility and impressive repertoire. Born in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England, he has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry with his captivating performances.
Parker's most notable role is undoubtedly his portrayal of Harry Potter in the original cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: London Show (2017),for which he received critical acclaim and numerous awards, including an Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play and a WhatsOnStage Award for Best Actor in a Play. He also received a Tony Award Nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play as a member of the original Broadway version (The 72nd Annual Tony Awards (2018)).
In addition to his work in the Harry Potter franchise, Parker has appeared in various other notable productions. He played the role of John Dudley in Becoming Elizabeth (2022),Lt Richards in 1917 (2019),Alan Greene QC in Des (2020),and Scripps in The History Boys (2006). He has also performed at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, starring in Henry V (2013) and Guys & Dolls (2015),for which he received an Olivier nomination for Best Actor in a Musical and a UK Theatre Award win for Best Performance in a Musical.
Parker has also made significant contributions to the world of audio drama, having recorded several BBC Radio 3 productions, including Rodgers & Hart & Hammerstein, for which he was shortlisted for a BBC Audio Award for Best Actor. He has also appeared in numerous other BBC audio dramas and has served as a BBC reader for Book at Bedtime and Book of the Week.
In addition to his work in audio and film, Parker has sung at the Albert Hall in two BBC Proms: Prom 30: The John Wilson Orchestra Performs Frank Sinatra (2015),singing original Nelson Riddle arrangements with Seth MacFarlane, and 'The Golden Age of Broadway', 2021.
Jamie Parker has been married to Deborah Crowe since 2007, and the couple has one child together.
