Chi Lewis-Parry

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Chi Lewis-Parry
Born (1983-08-10) August 10, 1983 (age 42)
Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England
Other namesChopper
Occupations Actor, basketball player, kickboxer, mixed martial artist, stunt performer
Martial arts career
Height6 ft 9 in (206 cm) [1]
Weight243 lb (110 kg; 17 st 5 lb) [1]
Division Heavyweight [2]
Team American Kickboxing Academy [2]
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins9
By knockout7
By submission2
Losses0
Draws2
No contests2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Chi Lewis-Parry (born August 10, 1983) is an English actor, stunt performer, professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer, and former professional basketball player. He is perhaps best known for his performance as infected alpha leader Samson in 28 Years Later (2025) and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026).

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Career

Acting

Lewis-Parry portrayed Stone "Negative Dude" in the 2025 remake of The Running Man and appeared as a stunt actor in Kraven the Hunter . [3] [4] [5]

Lewis-Parry gained widespread attention after being cast in Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later , a long-awaited installment in the 28 Days Later franchise, as Samson, the Alpha of the infected. [6] He reprised the role in the film's sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple , [7] for which his performance opposite Ralph Fiennes received critical acclaim. [8] [9] In both films, Lewis-Parry also received attention for appearing in numerous fully nude scenes with the use of a large penis prosthetic. [10] [11] [12]

References

  1. 1 2 "Chi Lewis-Parry (Chopper)". UFC Stats . Archived from the original on January 23, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Chi Lewis-Parry (Heavyweight) MMA Profile". ESPN . Archived from the original on August 5, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  3. ↑ Hamman, Cody (June 23, 2025). "Chi Lewis-Parry of 28 Years Later has a role in The Running Man, wants to play a Predator". JoBlo.com . Archived from the original on August 4, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  4. ↑ Ritman, Alex (June 22, 2025). "The Alpha Zombie Speaks: '28 Years Later' Star Chi Lewis-Parry on Samson's Huge Prosthetic, Ripping Out Spines and His Scary Injury on the Train". Variety . Archived from the original on January 14, 2026. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  5. ↑ Parks Jacobs, Eammon (January 7, 2026). "28 Years Later star Chi Lewis-Parry reveals bold twist for Samson & James Bond plan". Dexerto . Archived from the original on January 12, 2026. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  6. ↑ Jacobs, Eammon (July 1, 2025). "'28 Years Later' actor Chi Lewis-Parry said he scared Danny Boyle into casting him as Samson the Alpha". Business Insider . Archived from the original on September 3, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  7. ↑ Navarro, Meagan (January 9, 2026). "Ralph Fiennes and Chi Lewis-Parry on Their Characters' Unique Connection in '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple'". Bloody Disgusting . Archived from the original on January 11, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  8. ↑ Zacharek, Stephanie (January 13, 2026). "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Is Sometimes Poetic, But Too Often Sadistic". Time . Archived from the original on January 16, 2026. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  9. ↑ Bilodeau, Quinn (January 17, 2026). "28 Years Later's Breakout Star Is Even Better In The Bone Temple". Looper . Static Media. Archived from the original on January 18, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  10. ↑ Ritman, Alex (January 4, 2026). "The Alpha Zombie Returns: Chi Lewis-Parry on Adding Depth to Samson in '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' and Why Dancing With Ralph Fiennes Was 'The Most Fun I've Had Naked'". Variety . Archived from the original on January 10, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  11. ↑ Collin, Robbie (January 20, 2026). "28 Years Later's 'biggest' star on the X-rated prosthetic that made him famous". The Daily Telegraph . Archived from the original on January 23, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
  12. ↑ Peitzman, Louis (January 16, 2026). "There's a Good Reason the Hung Zombie Wears Clothes in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple". Vulture . Archived from the original on January 17, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
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