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Chris Parker (other)
Christopher Parker (born 1983) is an English actor and television presenter. Christopher Parker, or variants, may also refer to: People Arts and entertainment * Chris Parker (musician) (born 1950), American jazz drummer * Chris Parker (comedian) (born 1990), New Zealand comedian * Chris Parker (radio) (Christopher Parzynski, born 1964), American radio personality * Chris Parker, English screenwriter and co-creator of the TV series Bedlam (2011 TV series), ''Bedlam'' (2011 TV series) * KRS-One (Lawrence "Kris" Parker, born 1965), American rapper Sports * Chris Parker (rugby league) (born 1982), Maltese-English rugby player * Chris Parker (quarterback) (born 1964), American football player * Chris Parker (running back) (born 1972), American football player * Chris Parker (sports administrator), executive director of the National Junior College Athletic Association Fictional characters * Chris Parker, in the film ''Adventures in Babysitting'' See also * * *Parker (surname) {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Parker
Christopher Parker (born 24 August 1983) is a retired English actor and television presenter, best known for portraying Spencer Moon on BBC One soap opera ''EastEnders'' between 2002 and 2005. Early career Christopher Parker's career began at an early age as a model appearing in print campaigns and TV commercials. He progressed onto small roles in TV dramas such as ''The Bill'', '' London's Burning'' (appearing in the last ever episode) and '' Judge John Deed''. Parker worked as a stunt double in ''Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets''. He then came to wider attention in the role of Spencer Moon in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', where he played the younger brother of Alfie Moon, portrayed by British actor Shane Richie. During his time on ''EastEnders'', he appeared in the first series of ''Strictly Come Dancing'' and made it through to the final alongside his partner Hanna Karttunen. Recent broadcasting In 2005/06 he worked as a presenter on ''CD:UK'', ''MTV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Parker (musician)
Christopher Parker (born 1950)About Chris: Chris Parker, Artist and Musician Art Lampoon. Retrieved March 10, 2024. "Born in Chicago in 1950, Chris Parker is the son of painter Robert Andrew Parker and Dorothy Parker. The oldest of five boys, Chris grew up painting alongside his father. At age 12, Chris competed in the Silvermine Artists’ Guild’s show and won the Laura M. Gross Prize for his watercolor of “The Charge of the Light Brigade,” presented to him by Thomas Messer, the longtime curator and director of the Guggenheim. At 14, Chris was invited to the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, studying with the pre-eminent artists in residency there, and became intrigued with plein air painting in oil and watercolor. Chris was invited back to Skowhegan for a junior residency at 16 and at the end of that re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Parker (radio)
Christopher Parzynski (born July 1, 1965), known professionally as Chris "The Bulldog" Parker, is an American sports radio personality. He is the co-host of Buffalo's WGR-550's afternoon show from 3:00 until 7:00PM along with Mike Schopp. That program was also simulcast on WROC AM 950 in Rochester until the Summer of 2011. Besides the weekday show, "Schopp and the Bulldog" have also hosted a postgame Buffalo Bills show after every Bills regular season contest from Casino Niagara in Niagara Falls, Ontario, but most recently from WGR's Southwestern Avenue Tailgate stage at Ralph Wilson Stadium, or the studio. The post game show primarily consists of phone calls from fans and recorded press conference clips from key players and coaches. Parker worked at a pizzeria while doing a part-time weekend call-in show on WBEN before hosting a weeknight program on WBEN-AM in Buffalo. When Howard Simon left WBEN to join the Empire Sports Network, Parker became the full-time WBEN nightly hos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bedlam (2011 TV Series)
''Bedlam'' is a British supernatural drama television series created by David Allison, Neil Jones, and Chris Parker. It was first broadcast on 7 February 2011 on Sky Living and Sky Living HD. The series finale was broadcast on 15 March 2011. In December 2011, it was announced that a second series had been commissioned for broadcasting in early 2012, with an updated cast. The second series was then broadcast from June 2012 . On 11 March 2013, it was announced on Twitter that ''Bedlam'' would not be returning for a third season. Plot The series focused on an upmarket block of flats called "Bedlam Heights", formerly a mental asylum, and the supernatural activity taking place there. The character Jed Harper (Theo James) possesses the ability to see ghosts, which are generally not visible to others, and receives visions of their deaths. The hauntings are generally malevolent, and it is up to Jed to determine the spirits' motives and thwart their goals. His flatmates are his adopted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KRS-One
Lawrence "Kris" Parker (born August 20, 1965), better known by his stage names KRS-One (; an abbreviation of "Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone") and Teacha, is an American rapper from the Bronx. He rose to prominence as part of the hip-hop group Boogie Down Productions, which he formed with DJ Scott La Rock in the mid-1980s. KRS-One is known for his songs "Sound of da Police", "Love's Gonna Get'cha (Material Love)", and "My Philosophy". Boogie Down Productions received numerous awards and critical acclaim in their early years. Following the release of the group's debut album, ''Criminal Minded'', fellow artist Scott La Rock was shot and killed, but KRS-One continued the group, effectively as a solo project. He began releasing records under his own name in 1993. He is politically active, having started the #Stop the Violence Movement, Stop the Violence Movement after La Rock's death. He is also a vegan activist, expressed in songs such as "Beef". He is widely considere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Parker (rugby League)
Christopher Parker (born 5 December 1982) is a former professional rugby league footballer. A forward, he made over 100 appearances for Gateshead Thunder, and captained the Malta national rugby league team. Career Chris started his rugby career at Blaydon RUFC at 15 years old. Having stints at Newcastle Falcons Academy and representing his county. British Army In 2000 he joined the British Army, Royal Signals Corps. During his six years of service, he represented the Royal Corps of Signals in both rugby union and league as well as representing the army rugby league at U-21 level and the combined services academy. Newcastle Knights Chris started his amateur rugby league career at Newcastle Knights ARLFC having two seasons under coach and Gateshead Thunder player Steven Rutherford. Gateshead Storm Chris then moved to the north east's highest amateur team Gateshead Storm RLFC playing with Storm greats such as Harry Gee and Andrew Pybus. Gateshead Thunder He enjoyed 3 season ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Parker (quarterback)
Chris Parker (born December 19, 1964) is an American former professional football quarterback who was a member of the Los Angeles Rams. Parker played for the London Capitals in the premier division of the BAFA National Leagues. He also played two seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Denver Dynamite and Sacramento Attack. He played college football at Saddleback College, San Bernardino Valley College, and California State University, Northridge. Early life Parker played high school football at Aquinas High School in San Bernardino, California. He saw time mostly as a defensive back. College career Parker first played college football for the Saddleback Gauchos of Saddleback College as a free safety and quarterback. He transferred to play for the San Bernardino Valley College Indians where he was the starting quarterback. He played for the Cal State Northridge Matadors from 1985 to 1986. Parker completed 232 of 424 passes for 2,658 yards and 19 touchdowns in 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Parker (running Back)
Christopher Lee Parker (born December 31, 1972) is an American former professional football running back who played one season with the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Marshall University. Early life and college Christopher Lee Parker was born on December 31, 1972, in Lynchburg, Virginia. He attended Heritage High School in Lynchburg. He lettered for the Marshall Thundering Herd from 1992 to 1995. He was part of the Marshall team that won the NCAA Division I-AA national championship in 1992. He rushed 339 times for 1,750 yards and 23 touchdowns in 1993, 321 times for 1,728 yards and 23 touchdowns in 1994, and 349 times for 1,833 yards and 18 touchdowns in 1995. He finished with career totals of 5,311 yards and 64 touchdowns. In 2000, he was inducted into the Marshall Athletics Hall of Fame for his career in football and track & field. Parker was among the candidates on the 2020 ballot for the College Football Hall of Fam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Parker (sports Administrator)
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) is the governing association of community college, state college, and junior college athletics throughout the United States. Currently the NJCAA holds 24 separate regions across 24 states and is divided into 3 divisions. History The idea for the NJCAA was conceived in 1937, in Fresno, California. A handful of junior college representatives met to organize an association that would promote and supervise a national program of junior college sports and activities consistent with the educational objectives of junior colleges. A constitution was presented and adopted at the charter meeting in Fresno on May 14, 1938. In 1949, the NJCAA was reorganized by dividing the nation into sixteen regions. The officers of the association were the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, public relations director, and the sixteen regional vice presidents. Although the NJCAA was founded in California, it no longer operates there, hav ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adventures In Babysitting
''Adventures in Babysitting'' (also known as ''A Night on the Town'' in certain countries) is a 1987 American teen comedy film written by David Simkins and directed by Chris Columbus in his directorial debut. It stars Elisabeth Shue, Keith Coogan, Anthony Rapp, and Maia Brewton, and features cameos by blues singer/guitarist Albert Collins and singer-songwriter Southside Johnny Lyon. Plot After her boyfriend Mike Todwell cancels their anniversary date, 17-year-old Chris Parker invites her friend Brenda over to her Oak Park, Illinois house to cheer her up, but is convinced by her mother to babysit their neighbors' daughter, eight-year-old Sara Anderson, while the parents attend a party in downtown Chicago. After receiving a frantic call from Brenda, who ran away to a downtown bus station, Chris plans to pick her up, but is coerced by Sara, Sara's 15-year-old brother Brad, and Brad's friend Daryl Coopersmith to take them with her. On the freeway, their station wagon suffers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
