Nicole Ari Parker
ActingAbout Nicole Ari Parker
Nicole Ari Parker Kodjoe (born October 7, 1970) is an American actress and model. Early in her career she appeared in several critically-acclaimed independent films including The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love (1995), Boogie Nights (1997), 200 Cigarettes (1999), and the 1999 Sundance Film Festival winner The Adventures of Sebastian Cole. She has starred in several television shows including Second Time Around, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and The Deep End; but her breakthrough television role was on Showtime6 drama Soul Food, which she starred in from 2000-2004. Her big screen credits include such popular films as Blue Streak (1999), Brown Sugar (2002) and Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins (2008). She is married to fellow model turned actor, Boris Kodjoe, and they have two children.
Nicole Ari Parker Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Nicole Ari Parker reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 35 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Nicole Ari Parker's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 31% of Nicole Ari Parker's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Divas, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Nicole Ari Parker Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nicole Ari Parker's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Nicole Ari Parker has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | A Snowy Day in Oakland | Dr. LaTrice Monroe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | We Are Gathered Here Today | Nancy Stone | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | And Just Like That... The Documentary | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Safe Room | Lila Jackson | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | How It Ends | Paula Sutherland | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Downsized | Ebony | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Almost Christmas | Sonya | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Repentance | Sophie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Secret Lives of Husbands and Wives | Paula Cooke | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | 35 and Ticking | Zenobia | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Black Dynamite | Mahogany Black | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Pastor Brown | Tonya Copeland Brown | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Imagine That | Tricia Danielson | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins | Lucinda Allen | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | King's Ransom | Angela Drake | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Brown Sugar | Reese Marie Wiggam Ellis | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Dancing in September | Tomasina 'Tommy' Crawford | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Remember the Titans | Carol Boone | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Loretta Claiborne Story | Christine Claiborne | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Blue Streak | Mellisa Green | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | A Map of the World | Sherry | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Loving Jezebel | Frances | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Mind Prey | Weather Karkinnon | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Harlem Aria | Clarisse | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | 200 Cigarettes | Bridget | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Exiled | Georgeanne Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Adventures of Sebastian Cole | Nurse Jenny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Spark | Nina | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Boogie Nights | Becky Barnett | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The End of Violence | Ade | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Subway Stories | Sharon (segment "Honey-Getter") | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault | Wanda | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Stonewall | Female Draft Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Divas | Stephanie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love | Evie Roy | Average | Similar → |
Nicole Ari Parker - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nicole Ari Parker?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nicole Ari Parker is "Divas" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Nicole Ari Parker acted in?
Nicole Ari Parker has been featured in at least 35 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nicole Ari Parker?
Other notable films include "Boogie Nights", "Remember the Titans", and "Harlem Aria".