Craig Parkinson
Biography
Craig Parkinson is a British male actor born on 11 March 1976 in Blackpool, England, United Kingdom. His professional credits total 67 entries, and he is primarily recognised for his work in television and film. On television he portrayed the character Shaun in the E4 series Misfits and played the twin gangsters Jimmy and Johnny Kray in the ITV series Whitechapel. In cinema he has starred in independent productions such as Control, The Unloved and Four Lions. His career is catalogued on major film databases, where he is listed under the acting category and identified by his birth date and place of origin.
Career overview
Craig Parkinson was born on 11 March 1976 in Blackpool, England, United Kingdom. He is a British actor whose career spans film and television, with a record of sixty‑seven credited performances. Parkinson first gained notable television exposure through the E4 series Misfits, in which he portrayed the character Shaun. He later appeared in the ITV drama Whitechapel, taking on the dual roles of the Kray twins, Jimmy and Johnny, a performance that highlighted his capacity for playing contrasting personalities within a single production.
In addition to his television work, Parkinson has been involved in a number of independent films. His filmography includes roles in Control, a biographical drama about a seminal post‑punk band; The Unloved, a social‑issue drama; and Four Lions, a satirical comedy‑drama about extremist ideology. These projects illustrate his willingness to engage with varied genres and subject matter across the independent cinema landscape. Throughout his career, Parkinson has maintained a steady presence in both screen mediums, contributing to a diverse body of work that reflects his range as an actor.
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67 titles- Dirty Business (2026) as John Bull
- Vengeance: Murder on the Heath (2026) as DCI Damian Allain
- Mayflies (2026)
- Renegade Nell (2024) as Sam Trotter
- Person of Interest (2024) as The Man
- Boybands Forever (2024) as Self - Narrator
- The Winter King (2023) as Aelle
- Mrs Sidhu Investigates (2023) as DCI Burton
- Partygate (2023) as Lee Caine
- Coastal Defenders (2023) as Narrator
- Everything I Know About Love (2022) as James
- The House Across the Street (2022) as George
- Life and Death in the Warehouse (2022) as Danny
- Grace (2021) as DS Norman Potting
- Intergalactic (2021) as Dr. Lee
- Paul Dood’s Deadly Lunch Break (2021) as Officer Able
- Alma's Not Normal (2020) as Richard
- The English Game (2020) as James Walsh
- Sandylands (2020) as Terry Chino
- Resistance (2019) as Captain David McLeod
- Year of the Rabbit (2019) as Patrick Levant
- Wild Bill (2019) as Piano Man (Si / Thus)
- Wild Rose (2019) as Alan
- Watership Down (2018) as Sainfoin (voice)
- Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018) as Peter Butler
- Sick of It (2018) as Neil
- On the Edge (2018) as Mark
- Killed By My Debt (2018) as The Bailiff
- Jet Trash (2016) as Marlowe
- National Theatre Live: Hangmen (2016) as Inspector Fry
- The Flag (2016) as The Don
- X Company (2015) as Drabek
- The Scandalous Lady W (2015) as Mr Wallace, QC
- Prey (2014) as Sean Devlin
- Uncle (2014) as Cyril
- Endeavour (2013) as Reg Tracepurcel
- The Mill (2013) as Charlie Crout
- Great Night Out (2013) as Glyn
- Line of Duty (2012) as Matthew 'Dot' Cottan
- Line of Duty (2012) as DI Matthew Cottan
- When the Lights Went Out (2012) as Brian
- Vera (2011) as Phil Swann
- In with the Flynns (2011) as Tommy Flynn
- Ghosted (2011) as Clay
- Four Lions (2010) as Matt
- Brighton Rock (2010) as Cubitt
- SoulBoy (2010) as Alan
- Excluded (2010) as Gary
- Misfits (2009) as Shaun Merton
- The Unloved (2009) as Ben
- Desert Flower (2009) as Neil
- The Taxidermist (2009) as The Taxidermist
- The Other Man (2008) as George
- Mrs In-Betweeny (2008) as Neil
- Would I Lie to You? (2007) as Self
- Virgin Territory (2007) as Tindaro
- Control (2007) as Tony Wilson
- The Visit (2007) as Glen
- New Street Law (2006) as Ray Norman
- Doctor Who (2005) as Grand Serpent
- Doctor Who (2005) as Prentis/Grand Serpent
- Hustle (2004) as Art Tutor
- He Knew He Was Right (2004) as Tall Man
- Tooth (2004) as Store Cashier
- Born and Bred (2002) as Eric
- Black Books (2000) as Martin the Tout
- Attachments (2000) as Darren
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Craig Parkinson best known for?
Craig Parkinson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mayflies (2026), The Last Act (1955), Grace (2021), The English Game (2020).
When and where was Craig Parkinson born?
Craig Parkinson was born on March 11, 1976 in Blackpool, England, UK.
How many credits does Craig Parkinson have?
Craig Parkinson has accumulated over 67 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2000 to 2026.
What is Craig Parkinson's background in cinema and television?
Craig Parkinson is a British male actor born on 11 March 1976 in Blackpool, England, United Kingdom. His professional credits total 67 entries, and he is primarily recognised for his work in television and film. On television he portrayed the character Shaun in the E4 series Misfits and played the twin gangsters Jimmy ...