Craig Parker (born 12 November 1970) is an actor from New Zealand, best known for his roles as Haldir in The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) and The Two Towers (2003), Darken Rahl in Legend of the Seeker (2008–10) and Gaius Claudius Glaber in Spartacus. (2010–12)
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, No One Can Hear You, A Soldier's Sweetheart
TV Shows
Reign, Spartacus, Legend of the Seeker, Diplomatic Immunity, Mercy Peak, 2 People
Star Sign
Scorpio
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Fact
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His grandfather moved from Edinburgh, Scotland to Fiji when he was stationed during his years of service in the British Army.
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Has Scottish, Welsh, Danish, English and Cornish ancestry.
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Some of his skills include:French, Voiceovers, Public Speaking, Debating, MC, PADI Advanced Diver
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Originally, he provided the voice for Frodo in the cartoon versions of the story boards for Peter Jackson's "The Lord of the Rings". Yet it was not until the casting in the first movie for the elf warden Haldir that Peter Jackson made the decision to cast him in the part.
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It took 3 hours to apply the blonde wig he wore in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
$2 Million
