EastEnders star Christopher Parker’s astonishing career transformation 19 years after leaving the soap
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He first captured our hearts when he arrived on Albert Square over a decade ago.
And now Christopher Parker, 41, has swapped acting for a successful career in law after leaving EastEnders 19 years ago.
The retired English actor graduated from Birkbeck University in London with a law degree, and as of October 2022, he is reportedly a senior consultant at a London-based law firm.
Before this dramatic career change, Christopher tried his hand at TV presenting. He was a contestant on The F Word, became a CBBC continuity presenter and reported entertainment news on This Morning.
The former actor, who played Spencer Moon in the soap, also spent two years in the United States, working for TMZ and co-hosting Dead Famous Live in Los Angeles with Gail Porter.
Christopher has been relatively quiet in recent years, but he is no stranger to reality TV and most notably took part in the debut series of Strictly Come Dancing, where he came second to Natasha Kaplinsky, 52.
He first captured our hearts when he arrived on Albert Square over a decade ago. And now Christopher Parker, 41, has swapped acting for a successful career in law
Christopher played the role of Spencer Moon (pictured in the show) in the BBC soap for three years from 2002 to 2005
Photos posted on his law firm’s website and LinkedIn show that Christopher hasn’t changed much over the years.
In the snap, Chris was seen in a smart blue shirt, still rocking his short spiky hair, which made him a TV favourite.
Although almost twenty years have passed since Christopher left EastEnders, rumors emerged in 2023 that he might return to the show.
After Alfie Moon (played by Shane Richie) named his son and brother Spencer after receiving his heartbreaking cancer news.
However, fans were left disappointed as Spencer did not return to Albert Square.
But this wasn’t the first time rumors have swirled, as in 2010 fans were abuzz with speculation that the BBC could kill the excitement.
A representative said at the time: ‘There are absolutely no plans to bring Chris Parker – or Spencer Moon’s character – back to EastEnders.’
Christopher’s character Spencer made his first appearance in Walford in 2002 alongside his older brother Alfie Moon.
His character made his first appearance in Walford in 2002 alongside his older brother Alfie Moon (played by Shane Richie)
The on-screen brothers lived in The Queen Victoria with their sweet Nana Moon (played by Hilda Braid) and at just 19 years old, Chris quickly became a hit with fans
The brothers on screen lived in The Queen Victoria with their sweet Nana Moon (played by Hilda Braid) and at just 19 years old, Chris quickly became a hit with fans.
From his one-night stand with Vicki Fowler (played by Scarlett Alice Johnson) to being blackmailed by Stacey Slater (played by Lacey Turner), Spencer had his fair share of drama during his three-year stint on the soap.
The troubled character even ended up in jail once after being accused of a drug stash accident.
Spencer stayed on the BBC soap until 2005 before Alfie sent his younger brother to live with their cousin Maxwell in Australia to keep him out of trouble.