Shaun Parkes, 1973
Actors · February 9, 1973
Shaun Parkes
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Shaun Parkes is 53 years old, born February 9, 1973 in United Kingdom · Aquarius.
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About
Shaun Parkes anchored cult British films and prestige TV with a knack for character depth. Born in 1973, the English actor broke through as Koop in Human Traffic, then played Izzy Buttons in The Mummy Returns (2001). His role in the anthology series Small Axe earned him a BAFTA nomination for lead acting in 2021. Aquarius energy: steady, analytical presence in every frame.
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Biography
Shaun Parkes is a British film, television, and theatre actor born 9 February 1973. He anchored cult British cinema and prestige TV drama across three decades, building a reputation for understated character work rather than marquee stardom. His breakthrough came as Koop in the cult film Human Traffic; he later played Izzy Buttons in The Mummy Returns (2001), bringing comic precision to a side role. In the anthology series Small Axe, Parkes took on the lead role and earned a nomination for lead actor at the 2021 British Academy Television Awards, marking his most acclaimed performance to date. He also starred as Doctor Charles Burleigh Purvis in the miniseries Death by Lightning. As an actor, Parkes works across film, television, and stage, blending Hollywood studio work with independent British cinema and prestige drama. Life Path 4 suggests methodical craft and disciplined character-building—traits visible in his selective, deliberate role choices. An Aquarius born in early February, his work often channels that sign's analytical, humanistic edge. He holds British citizenship.
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Trivia
- Parkes played Izzy Buttons, a comedic mummy servant, in The Mummy Returns (2001), a high-profile studio release that gave him early Hollywood exposure.
- His role in Small Axe led to a lead actor BAFTA nomination at the 2021 ceremony, his most significant industry recognition.
- He has worked across film, television, and theatre, blending independent British cinema with studio projects and stage work.
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Numerology
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Disciplined and structured. Shaun Parkes succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
- Josie TotahSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- An Yu-jin
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Frequently asked
- How old is Shaun Parkes?
- Shaun Parkes is 53 years old (born February 9, 1973).
- When is Shaun Parkes's birthday?
- Shaun Parkes was born on February 9, 1973.
- What is Shaun Parkes's zodiac sign?
- Shaun Parkes is a Aquarius, born February 9, 1973.
- What is Shaun Parkes's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Shaun Parkes was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Shaun Parkes from?
- Shaun Parkes is from United Kingdom.
- What does Shaun Parkes do?
- Shaun Parkes is a actor.
- Is Shaun Parkes still alive?
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