Nicole Ari Parker Biography: TV Series, Husband, Children, Movies, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Height

Nicole Ari Parker is an accomplished American actress and model best known for portraying Teri Joseph in the popular television series Soul Food (2000-2004).

Her performance in this role earned her significant recognition, highlighting her exceptional talent and presence.

Parker’s film credits include notable roles in Boogie Nights (1997), The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love (1995), Blue Streak (1999), Remember the Titans (2000), Brown Sugar (2002), Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008), Black Dynamite (2009), and Almost Christmas (2016).

Alongside her acting career, she has established herself as a successful model, gracing the covers of numerous magazines and further solidifying her status in the entertainment industry.

Profile

• Full Name: Nicole Ari Parker
• Stage Name: Nicole Ari Parker
• Born: October 7, 1970
• Age: 54 years old
• Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: American actress and model
• Height: 1.72 m
• Parents: Susan Parker and Donald Parker
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Boris Kodjoe (m. 2005), Joseph Falasca (m. 2001–2001)
• Children: Nicolas Neruda Kodjoe and Sophie Tei Naaki Lee Kodjoe
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life And Education

Nicole Ari Parker was born on October 7, 1970, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, as the only child of her divorced parents. Her mother, Susan Parker, is a healthcare professional, while her father, Donald Parker, is a dentist.

Growing up, Parker cultivated a passion for the arts and pursued her education at New York University (NYU), earning a Bachelor of Arts in Theater.

Further honing her acting abilities, Parker studied at the renowned Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, where she deepened her understanding of performance techniques.

Her education laid the foundation for her successful career in both film and television. Parker is of African-American descent and has openly identified as a Christian, reflecting her strong sense of personal faith.  

Career

Nicole Ari Parker began her career in the early 1990s, making her television debut in the 1993 film Other Women’s Children. She garnered attention for her breakthrough role in the 1995 independent film The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love, highlighting her talent and versatility as an actress.

This performance opened doors to several notable roles, including her appearance in the acclaimed 1997 film Boogie Nights, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, where she portrayed a young porn star, further establishing her in Hollywood.

In 2000, Parker landed her most iconic role as Teri Joseph in the Showtime series Soul Food, which became one of the first successful African-American dramas on television.

Her portrayal of a lawyer earned her five NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series, solidifying her reputation as a talented and respected actress. The show, which ran until 2004, explored themes of family and culture, cementing Parker’s place in the television industry.

Parker’s career flourished with roles in romantic comedies such as Brown Sugar (2002) and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008), where she showcased her ability to balance humor and drama. She also appeared in Blue Streak (1999), Remember the Titans (2000), and Black Dynamite (2009).

Beyond film, Parker made guest appearances on various television shows, including a recurring role as Deputy Superintendent Samantha Miller on Chicago P.D. and as Lisa Todd Wexley in the 2021 revival of Sex and the City, And Just Like That…

Throughout her career, Parker has continued to receive recognition for her contributions, representing African-American experiences and making a lasting cultural impact.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @nicoleariparker
• Facebook handle: Nicole Ari Parker
• Twitter handle: @NicoleAriParker

Personal Life

Nicole Ari Parker is married to actor Boris Kodjoe, whom she met on the set of Soul Food in the early 2000s. The couple wed in Germany on May 21, 2005, and have two children: daughter Sophie, born in 2005, and son Nicolas, born in 2006. Before her marriage to Kodjoe, Parker was briefly married to actor Joseph Falasca from March to November 2001.

Filmography

Film

• The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love (1995)
• Boogie Nights (1997)
• Blue Streak (1999)
• Remember the Titans (2000)
• Brown Sugar (2002)
• Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008)
• Black Dynamite (2009)
• Almost Christmas (2016)
• A Snowy Day in Oakland (2023)

Television

• Soul Food (2000–2004)
• Second Time Around (2004–2005)
• Empire (2017)
• Chicago P.D. (Recurring role)
• And Just Like That… (2021–present)

Net Worth

Nicole Ari Parker’s net worth is estimated at $5 million, earned through her successful actress, model, and producer career. She is known for her roles in television series like Soul Food and Empire and her appearances in various films. Additionally, her work in commercials and brand endorsements has further contributed to her financial success.