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CRAIG PARKER

Craig Parker stars as Darken Rahl in Legend of the Seeker, the emperor of D'Hara, the Seeker's enemy, and an evil tyrant who wants to annex the Midlands and Westland into his empire and enslave the people living there. While he has wizards and legions of soldiers at his disposal to help him achieve his goal, he still struggles to fend off The Seeker of Truth who is destined to bring Darken’s reign to an end.

Craig Parker has become a household name in New Zealand thanks to his four-year-run playing Guy Warner on the popular, long-running drama series Shortland Street. He has also garnered international attention for his portrayal of Haldir in the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy.

In addition to Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Parker’s other film credits include Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, No One Can Hear You and Mother Tongue. Some of his extensive television credits include Xena: Warrior Princess, Young Hercules, Mercy Peak, Intrepid Journeys and The Great TV3 Comedy Debates.

An accomplished theater actor, Parker has worked with the Auckland Theatre Company on Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, The Judas Kiss, Amy’s View, The Seagull, Arcadia, The Wind in the Willows, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Pillowman.

Parker also speaks French and has showcased an impressive talent for stand-up comedy and improvisation