History Creator / NathanielParker

His other notable roles include Harold Skimpole on ''Series/BleakHouse'', Gabriel Oak on ''Literature/FarFromTheMaddingCrowd'', Rawdon Crawley in a Creator/{{BBC}} adaptation of ''Literature/VanityFair'', Dunstan Thorn in cult hit ''{{Film/Stardust}}'', Cassio in Creator/KennethBranagh's 1995 film version of ''Theatre/{{Othello}}'', and Edward Rochester in ''WideSargassoSea''.

* SoMyKidsCanWatch: He took the role of Agravaine on ''Series/{{Merlin|2008}}'' because his kids were such big fans.

Nathaniel Parker (born 18 May 1962) is an award-winning British actor most notable for playing the titular ''Series/InspectorLynley'', Nathaniel Parker's earliest claim to fame was as Flying Officer 'Flash' Gordon on the television show ''Piece of Cake'', about the fighter pilots of [[UsefulNotes/TheHomeFront the Battle of Britain]]. His most recent high-profile role was as Lord Agravaine on ''Series/{{Merlin|2008}}'''s fourth series.

Nathaniel Parker (born 18 May 1962) is an award-winning British actor most notable for playing the titular ''Series/InspectorLynley'', Nathaniel Parker's earliest claim to fame was as Flying Officer 'Flash' Gordon on the television show ''Piece of Cake'', about the fighter pilots of [[UsefulNotes/TheHomeFront the Battle of Britain]]. His most recent high-profile role was as Lord Agravaine on ''Series/{{Merlin}}'''s fourth series.

* SoMyKidsCanWatch: He took the role of Agravaine on ''Series/{{Merlin}}'' because his kids were such big fans.

* MeanCharacterNiceActor: Agravaine is pure, black-cloak-swirling evil. Nat Parker is an utterly adorable sweetheart with nothing but good things to say about anybody, a complete dork, and has a habit of {{corpsing}} at an almost alarming rate.

* [[ShakespearianActors Shakespearian Actor]]: Got his start at the RSC, including playing an incredibly well-regarded Bassanio.

Parker is also a voiceover artist who has worked in audio books, most notably on EoinColfer's ''Literature/ArtemisFowl'' series.

Nathaniel Parker (born 18 May 1962) is an award-winning British actor most notable for playing the titular ''Series/InspectorLynley'', Nathaniel Parker's earliest claim to fame was as Flying Officer 'Flash' Gordon on the television show ''Piece of Cake'', about the fighter pilots of [[TheHomeFront the Battle of Britain]]. His most recent high-profile role was as Lord Agravaine on ''Series/{{Merlin}}'''s fourth series.

Parker is also a voiceover artist who has worked in audio books, most notably on EoinColfer's Literature/ArtemisFowl series.

An award-winning British actor most notable for playing the titular ''Series/InspectorLynley'', Nathaniel Parker's earliest claim to fame was as Flying Officer 'Flash' Gordon on the television show ''Piece of Cake'', about the fighter pilots of [[TheHomeFront the Battle of Britain]]. His most recent high-profile role was as Lord Agravaine on ''Series/{{Merlin}}'''s fourth series.

Parker joined the National Youth Theatre and subsequently studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Afterward he joined the Creator/RoyalShakespeareCompany, where he played Bassanio in ''Theatre/TheMerchantOfVenice'' both on the West End and on Broadway. His breakout role was the aforementioned role on ''Piece of Cake'', and he has been a regular presence on television ever since, including a seven-year starring role as Det. Inspector Thomas "Tommy" Lynley opposite Creator/SharonSmall as Det. Sergeant Barbara Havers. After ''Lynley'' ended, he returned to the stage, culminating in winning an Olivier Award as Best Supporting Actor for his role as King UsefulNotes/HenryVIII in the West End production of Hilary Mantel's ''Literature/WolfHall''. A trip across the Pond with the production landed him a Tony nomination, as well.

His other notable roles include Harold Skimpole on ''Series/BleakHouse'', Gabriel Oak on ''Literature/FarFromTheMaddingCrowd'', Rawdon Crawley in a Creator/{{BBC}} adaptation of ''Literature/VanityFair'', Dunstan Thorn in cult hit ''{{Film/Stardust}}'', Cassio in KennethBranagh's 1995 film version of ''Theatre/{{Othello}}'', and Edward Rochester in ''WideSargassoSea''.

His other notable roles include Harold Skimpole on ''Series/BleakHouse'', Gabriel Oak on ''Literature/FarFromTheMaddingCrowd'', Rawdon Crawley in a Creator/{{BBC}} adaptation of ''Literature/VanityFair'', Cassio in KennethBranagh's 1995 film version of ''Theatre/{{Othello}}'', and Edward Rochester in ''WideSargassoSea''.

An award-winning British actor most notable for playing the titular ''Series/InspectorLynley'', Nathaniel Parker's earliest claim to fame was as Flying Officer 'Flash' Gordon on the television show ''Piece of Cake'', about the fighter pilots of [[TheHomeFront the Battle of Britain]]. His most recent high-profile role was as Lord Agravaine on the fourth series of the Creator/{{BBC}}'s ''Series/{{Merlin}}''.

Parker joined the National Youth Theatre and subsequently studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Afterward he joined the Creator/RoyalShakespeareCompany, where he played Bassanio in ''Theatre/TheMerchantOfVenice'' both on the West End and on Broadway. His breakout role was the aforementioned role on ''Piece of Cake'', and he has been a regular presence on television ever since, including a seven-year starring role as Det. Inspector Thomas "Tommy" Lynley opposite Creator/SharonSmall as Det. Sergeant Barbara Havers. After ''Lynley'' ended, he returned to the stage, culminating in winning an Olivier Award as Best Supporting Actor for his role as King UsefulNotes/HenryVIII in the West End production of Hilary Mantel's ''Literature/WolfHall''.

Parker joined the National Youth Theatre and subsequently studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Afterward he joined the Creator/RoyalShakespeareCompany, where he played Bassanio in ''Theatre/TheMerchantOfVenice'' both on the West End and on Broadway. His breakout role was the aforementioned role on ''Piece of Cake'', and he has been a regular presence on television ever since, including a seven-year starring role as Det. Inspector Thomas "Tommy" Lynley opposite Creator/SharonSmall as Det. Sergeant Barbara Havers. After ''Lynley'' ended, he returned to the stage, culminating in winning an Olivier Award as Best Supporting Actor for his role as UsefulNotes/KingHenryVIII in the West End production of Hilary Mantel's ''Literature/WolfHall''.

A British actor most notable for playing the titular Inspector Lynley on ''TheInspectorLynleyMysteries'', Nathaniel Parker's earliest claim to fame was as Flying Officer 'Flash' Gordon on the television show ''Piece of Cake'', about the fighter pilots of [[TheHomeFront the Battle of Britain]]. His most recent high-profile role was as Lord Agravaine on the fourth series of the Creator/{{BBC}}'s ''Series/{{Merlin}}''.

Parker joined the National Youth Theatre and subsequently studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Afterward he joined the Creator/RoyalShakespeareCompany, where he played Bassanio in ''Theatre/TheMerchantOfVenice'' both on the West End and on Broadway. His breakout role was the aforementioned role on ''Piece of Cake'', and he has been a regular presence on television ever since, including a seven-year starring role as Det. Inspector Thomas "Tommy" Lynley opposite Creator/SharonSmall as Det. Sergeant Barbara Havers.

A British actor most notable for playing the titular Inspector Lynley on ''TheInspectorLynleyMysteries'', Nathaniel Parker's earliest claim to fame was as Flying Officer 'Flash' Gordon on the television show ''Piece of Cake'', about the fighter pilots of [[TheHomeFront the Battle of Britain]]. His most recent high-profile role was as Lord Agravaine on the fourth series of the {{BBC}}'s ''Series/{{Merlin}}''.

His other notable roles include Harold Skimpole on ''Series/BleakHouse'', Gabriel Oak on ''Literature/FarFromTheMaddingCrowd'', Rawdon Crawley in a {{BBC}} adaptation of ''Literature/VanityFair'', Cassio in KennethBranagh's 1995 film version of ''Theatre/{{Othello}}'', and Edward Rochester in ''WideSargassoSea''.

* ShipperOnDeck: Once declared that he'd have ended ''Series/TheInspectorLynleyMysteries'' with Lynley and Havers holding hands and walking into the sunset, and also admitted that he once tried to kiss Creator/SharonSmall, in-character as Barbara, while playing Lynley. (Apparently, Sharon was having none of that.)

* MeanCharacterNiceActor: Agravaine is evil. Nat Parker is an utterly adorable sweetheart with nothing but good things to say about anybody and a habit of {{corpsing}} at an almost alarming rate.
* RealLifeRelative: Twice in the same film. Wife Anna Patrick was also in ''Othello'', playing Emilia. And the film was directed by his brother Oliver Parker.
* [[ShakespearianActors Shakespearian Actor]]

Parker joined the National Youth Theatre and subsequently studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Afterward he joined the RoyalShakespeareCompany, where he played Bassanio in ''Theatre/TheMerchantOfVenice'' both on the West End and on Broadway. His breakout role was the aforementioned role on ''Piece of Cake'', and he has been a regular presence on television ever since, including a seven-year starring role as Det. Inspector Thomas "Tommy" Lynley opposite Creator/SharonSmall as Det. Sergeant Barbara Havers.

Parker joined the National Youth Theatre and subsequently studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Afterward he joined the RoyalShakespeareCompany, where he played Bassanio in ''Theatre/TheMerchantOfVenice'' both on the West End and on Broadway. His breakout role was the aforementioned role on ''Piece of Cake'', and he has been a regular presence on television ever since, including a seven-year starring role as Det. Inspector Thomas "Tommy" Lynley opposite SharonSmall as Det. Sergeant Barbara Havers.