Parker Croft (born January 13, 1987) is an

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and

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, most famous for his role as Felix on ''

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''.

Early life

Parker Croft was born in

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and raised in Northern Vermont. His mother, Juliet McVicker, is a jazz singer; his father, Parker Hendrick Croft Jr., is an architect, and a painter. Children's theater was Parker’s introduction to acting in 1994, at the age of seven. Soon after, he began working with the Vermont Stage Company. Parker's schooling was varied. He attended public and private schools, as well as experimenting with

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. Prior to his graduation from the

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, Parker received a scholarship to the Perry Mansfield School for the Performing Arts, a summer school for aspiring teen actors. This led him to

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, where he completed study at the Stella Adler Studio, the

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, and the Hubert Berghof Studio.

Career

Parker Croft made his film debut as John in the teen movie, ''Hooking Up'' with co-stars

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and

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. One year later he appeared as the

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bully Cooper in '' Were the World Mine'' (2008), an independent musical film, based on ''

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'', in which he sang for the soundtrack. Parker's television debut was on the FX show ''

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'' as Enigma. From his performance in Nip/Tuck Parker was offered a role in ''Nuclear Family'' (2010) alongside

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and

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. Parker’s television credits include the FX pilot ''Back Nine'' (Creator Jason Filardi), the NBC pilot

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, and the Gigapix pilot ''Adult Life'' (Creator Conrad Jackson) In addition to acting, Parker is also a writer. In 2010 he co-wrote ''

Falling Overnight ''Falling Overnight'' is a 2011 American drama film directed by Conrad Jackson and written by Parker Croft, Aaron Golden, and Conrad Jackson. ''Falling Overnight'' stars Parker Croft and Emilia Zoryan Plot ''Falling Overnight'' tells the story ...

'' in collaboration with partners Aaron Golden, and Conrad Jackson as a vehicle for his first leading role.

Personal life

Parker lives in

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. As of June 2016, he is married to Elisa Croft.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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