Craig Parkinson
Actor
50 years (Mar 11, 1976)Blackpool, England, UK
Known for
Craig Parkinson is a marquee British actor who can open a project on name recognition alone. 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' is the centerpiece of the filmography, built around Peter Butler. 'Misfits' is a second title with an audience of its own. None of this was obvious back in 2004. 22 years, 55 credits: the arithmetic behind the name.
Craig Parkinson
Actor
Known for
Craig Parkinson is a marquee British actor who can open a project on name recognition alone. 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch' is the centerpiece of the filmography, built around Peter Butler. 'Misfits' is a second title with an audience of its own. None of this was obvious back in 2004. 22 years, 55 credits: the arithmetic behind the name.
Movies: 19 titles
Plays Tindaro
Virgin Territory
2007
Plays Neil
Desert Flower
2009
Plays Peter Butler
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
2018
Plays Tony Wilson
Control
2007
Plays George
The Other Man
2008
Plays Matt
Four Lions
2010
Plays Alan
Wild Rose
2019
Plays Store Cashier
Tooth
2004
Plays Cubitt
Brighton Rock
2010
Plays Marlowe
Jet Trash
2018
Plays Brian
When the Lights Went Out
2012
Plays Inspector Fry
National Theatre Live: Hangmen
2016
Plays Alan
SoulBoy
2010
Plays Officer Able
Paul Dood’s Deadly Lunch Break
2021
Plays Clay
Ghosted
2011
Plays Danny
Life and Death in the Warehouse
2022
TV Shows: 36 titles
Plays Matthew 'Dot' Cottan
Line of Duty
2012
Plays Tommy Flynn
In with the Flynns
2011
Plays DS Norman Potting
Grace
2021
Plays Shaun Merton
Misfits
2009
Plays Glyn
Great Night Out
2013
Plays James Walsh
The English Game
2020
Plays Terry Chino
Sandylands
2020
Plays Captain David McLeod
Resistance
2019
Plays DCI Burton
Mrs Sidhu Investigates
2023
Plays George
The House Across the Street
2022
Plays Charlie Crout
The Mill
2013
Plays Sean Devlin
Prey
2014
Plays John Bull
Dirty Business
2026
Plays James
Everything I Know About Love
2022
Plays Grand Serpent
Doctor Who
2005
Plays DCI Damian Allain
Vengeance: Murder on the Heath
2026
Plays Sainfoin (voice)
Watership Down
2018
Plays Drabek
X Company
2015
Plays Mark
On the Edge
2018
Plays Martin the Tout
Black Books
2000
Plays Sam Trotter
Renegade Nell
2024
Plays Cyril
Uncle
2014
Plays Neil
Sick of It
2018
Plays Piano Man (Si / Thus)
Wild Bill
2019
Plays Glen
The Visit
2007
Plays Patrick Levant
Year of the Rabbit
2019
Plays Video Man
The Worst Week of My Life
2004
Plays Richard
Alma's Not Normal
2020
Plays Aelle
The Winter King
2023
Plays Tall Man
He Knew He Was Right
2004
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Mayflies
Richard
2026
Vengeance: Murder on the Heath
DCI Damian Allain · 2 episodes
2026–
Dirty Business
John Bull · 3 episodes
2026–
Alma's Not Normal
Richard
2024Season 2
Grace
DS Norman Potting
2024Season 4
Renegade Nell
Sam Trotter
2024Season 1
The Winter King
Aelle
2023Season 1
Mrs Sidhu Investigates
DCI Burton · 4 episodes
2023–
Grace
DS Norman Potting
2023Season 3
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Craig Parkinson and where are they from?
Craig Parkinson is 50 years old, born on March 11, 1976 in Blackpool, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Craig Parkinson?
Craig Parkinson is best known for roles in Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, Four Lions, Control.
How many movies has Craig Parkinson been in?
Over a 22-year career (since 2004), Craig Parkinson has appeared in 19 movies and 36 TV shows.
What was Craig Parkinson's first movie?
The career of Craig Parkinson began with Tooth (2004).
What is Craig Parkinson's most recent movie or series?
Craig Parkinson's most recent release is Mayflies, which premiered on August 10, 2026.
What TV shows has Craig Parkinson appeared in?
On television, Craig Parkinson has appeared in Doctor Who, Misfits, Black Books, Line of Duty.
Craig Parkinson
1976-03-11 · Blackpool, England, UK
Craig Parkinson (born March 11, 1976) is a British actor. He played Shaun in the E4 television series Misfits and the twins Jimmy and Johnny Kray in the ITV television series Whitechapel. He has also starred in several independent films including Control, The Unloved, and Four Lions.