Chris Parker

Chris Parker grew up in Christchurch with dancing aspirations, before attending drama school Toi Whakaari in Wellington. Heading to Auckland, he joined improv group Snort in its embryonic stages, which led to being cast as David Halls in hit stage play Hudson and Halls Live. Parker’s screen work includes writing and appearing in both Funny Girls and Jono And Ben; the latter featured his segment Chris Out Of Water. He's also acted in sitcom Golden Boy, co-hosted podcast turned web series The Male Gayz, and won the Fred Award for Best Show at the 2018 NZ International Comedy Festival.

Works

Heart Eyes

When the "Heart Eyes Killer" strikes Seattle, a pair of co-workers pulling overtime on Valentine's Day are mistaken for a couple by the elusive couple-hunting killer. Now, they must spend the most romantic night of the year running for their lives.

Release Date2025-02-06

Charactersd Tommy

Vote Count282

7 Days

7 Days is a New Zealand comedy gameshow similar in some ways to the British program Mock the Week, hosted by Jeremy Corbett and created by The Down Low Concept. Paul Ego and Dai Henwood usually appear on each episode, along with other comedians, who form teams and answer questions about news stories from the last week.

Release Date2009-08-21

Charactersd Panelist

Episode Count5

Vote Count1

Agent Anna

Agent Anna is a New Zealand Comedy-drama television series, created by Maxine Fleming with Vanessa Alexander and devised by Robyn Malcolm. Produced by Great Southern Film and Television and funded by NZ On Air and Television New Zealand. It began airing its first series of six episodes in New Zealand on 31 January 2013. It was confirmed on 12 August 2013 that the show had been renewed for a second series of 10 episodes.

Release Date2013-01-31

Charactersd Brendan

Episode Count1

Vote Count1

Have You Been Paying Attention?

New Zealand's best and brightest comedians showcase their current affairs prowess unpacking the hot topics of the week: politics, sports, pop culture news and international affairs to test just who’s been paying attention…

Release Date2019-07-24

Charactersd Panellist

Episode Count2

Vote Count2

The Breaker Upperers

Two women run a business breaking up couples for cash but when one develops a conscience their friendship unravels.

Release Date2018-03-10

Charactersd Client

Vote Count220

Patriot Brains

The fast-paced comedy panel show will see each country’s greatest comedian’s pitted against each other to find out who knows their country best, with our host the only thing keeping them apart.

Release Date2021-04-07

Charactersd Contestant

Episode Count1

Vote Count1

Golden Boy

Follow the hilarious life of small town girl Mitch as she lives in the constant shadow of her rugby star brother Tama.

Release Date2019-07-16

Charactersd Derek

Episode Count16

Vote Count5

Baby Done

Wannabe-adventurer Zoe freaks out when she falls pregnant to her long-term boyfriend Tim. As Tim embraces the prospect of fatherhood, Zoe attempts to rush through her dreams.

Release Date2020-10-22

Charactersd Barista

Vote Count30

SIS

SIS

A group of Polynesian writers must create a new comedy show, but there's one issue - their Caucasian head writer is a problematic ally. From STI checks to body swaps, the girls master life one sketch at a time.

Release Date2020-07-22

Charactersd Chris

Episode Count1

Nude Tuesday

When middle-aged suburban couple, Laura and Bruno are gifted a remote couples’ retreat for their anniversary, they decide to give their failing marriage one last shot before calling it quits. Arriving in an idyllic sanctuary nestled in the mountains, Laura and Bruno uncomfortably enter a world of laughter workshops, tantric dance, sexual liberation and emotional animals, helmed by the charismatic guru Bjorg Rassmussen. When new temptations start to take hold, the couple are pushed to the brink forcing them to look within to find what they really want. But will they bare all to get it?

Release Date2022-06-23

Charactersd Stefan

Vote Count18

Workmates

Lucy and Tom are best mates running a tiny, broke theatre. But when an accident forces them to shut down and Tom threatens to leave, Lucy realises she would do anything to save the theatre and keep her friend... who she might be in love with.

Release Date2025-08-21

Charactersd Pete Harper

Moving

In the wake of a painful break up a group of friends band together to help the former couple move out of their old room.

Release Date2016-07-04

Charactersd Ryan

Chris Parker: Give Me One Good Reason Why I Shouldn't Throw My Phone Off This Bridge

Are you ready for a night of some gay jokes?! I hope you enjoy my full comedy special: Give Me One Good Reason Why I Shouldn’t Throw My Phone Off this Bridge. Filmed at the ASB Waterfront Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand.

Release Date2024-12-11

DepartmentWriting

JobWriter

Charactersd Chris Parker

(Time) Travel Centre

It's a tough day for the phone reps at the Time Travel Centre. Charlie is adept at solving time zone problems for her clients, helping one jump from ancient Egypt back to present day Auckland. Cynical colleague Grant is less patient. When Grant sends an unhappy client Charlie's way, a glitch hits the system.

Release Date2016-09-16

Charactersd Grant

Chris & Eli's Porn Revolution

Gay comedians Chris Parker and Eli Matthewson are on a crusade to get the country talking about pornography. Join Chris Parker and Eli Matthewson as they launch a campaign to shake the stigma from porn, helped by experts, creators and consumers across the country. But as they get deeper into their quest, will it even be possible to sum up the complex world of porn into one snappy slogan?

Release Date2022-11-12

Charactersd Chris Parker

Chris Parker: Back To School

Comedian Chris Parker presents this part stand-up, part documentary, one-of-a-kind special! He travels to Christchurch and the place he discovered his passion for making people laugh - his high school.

Release Date2022-05-20

Charactersd Chris Parker

RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under

Drag queen contestants compete in an elimination-style contest and strut their stuff in a variety of challenges - all to prove that they’ve got what it takes to be Down Under's next Drag Queen Superstar!

Release Date2021-05-01

Charactersd Self - Special Guest

Episode Count1

Vote Count25

Have You Been Paying Attention?

Topical comedy-quiz show featuring five guests competing to see who can remember the most about events of the week. A fast-paced, funny look at international affairs, politics, sport and entertainment news, we test just how well our contestants have been paying attention.

Release Date2013-11-03

Charactersd Self - Panellist

Episode Count2

Vote Count7

Taskmaster NZ

Jeremy Wells and his loyal assistant Paul Williams torment some of Aotearoa's best, brightest, and most available comedians. Who will earn the Taskmaster's respect and a gold statue of his head?

Release Date2020-10-21

Charactersd Self

Episode Count12

Vote Count14

Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee

Comedian Guy Montgomery hosts a spelling competition with a mixture of simple and unconventional rounds.

Release Date2023-02-16

Charactersd Self

Episode Count1

Vote Count6

Topp Class: A Topp Twins Tribute Concert

NZ’s top musicians and comedians celebrate the extraordinary contribution Dames Lynda & Jools Topp have made to Aotearoa New Zealand over 40 years. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Release Date2022-11-07

Charactersd Self - Guest Artist

Rhys Nicholson's Big Queer Comedy Concert

The brand new stand-up special was recorded at Sydney’s magnificent Enmore Theatre. Hosted by Rhys Nicholson (RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under), the concert features a cast of award-winning LGBTQIA+ comedy superstars, including Urzila Carlson, Geraldine Hickey, Cassie Workman, and Chris Parker.

Release Date2023-02-16

Charactersd Self

Vote Count1

Double Parked

Young lesbian couple Nat and Steph are left dumbfounded when a 'disappointing' trip to the IVF clinic and a 'botched' home insemination job actually leaves both women pregnant.

Release Date2023-06-15

DepartmentCreator

JobCreator

Vote Count4

Thank God You're Here

Each episode involves performers walking through a door into an unknown situation, greeted by the line "Thank God you're here!". They then had to improvise their way through the scene. At the end of each episode a winner was announced.

Release Date2006-04-05

Episode Count1

Vote Count6

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