Nathaniel Parker (born 18 May 1962) is an English actor best known for his role as Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley in the British television series The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, based on the novels by Elizabeth George.
Parker was born in London, England, the son of the businessman (and one-time British Rail chairman) Sir Peter Parker and Lady Jillian Parker, a writer. He was educated at Fox Primary School, Colet Court and Leighton Park School...
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Nathaniel Parker (born 18 May 1962) is an English actor best known for his role as Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley in the British television series The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, based on the novels by Elizabeth George.
Parker was born in London, England, the son of the businessman (and one-time British Rail chairman) Sir Peter Parker and Lady Jillian Parker, a writer. He was educated at Fox Primary School, Colet Court and Leighton Park School in Reading, Berkshire. Parker's brother is the film director Oliver Parker. He also has another brother, Alan Parker, who is chairman of Brunswick Group Ltd. Parker is married to actress Anna Patrick. The couple live in London with their daughters Raphaella (born 1998) and Angelica a budding actress (born 1996).
Parker joined the National Youth Theatre, and after training at The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, became a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He portrayed Bassanio in Peter Hall's 1989 production of The Merchant of...
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