Chi Lewis-Parry (born 10 August 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 Samson in 28 Years Later (2025) and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026).
Chi Lewis-Parry | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 August 1983 Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England |
| Other name | Chopper |
| Occupations | Actor, basketball player, kickboxer, mixed martial artist, stunt performer |
| Known for | Portraying Samson in 28 Days Later film series |
| Martial arts career | |
| Height | 6 ft 9 in (206 cm)[1] |
| Weight | 243 lb (110 kg; 17 st 5 lb)[1] |
| Division | Heavyweight[2] |
| Team | American Kickboxing Academy[2] |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 2 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Career
editActing
editLewis-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]
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 13 matches | 9 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| No contests | 2 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 9–0–2 (2) | Fabio Maldonado | KO (Elbows) | UAE Warriors 13 | 25 September 2020 | 1 | 1:08 | ||
| Win | 8–0–2 (2) | Mahmoud Hassan | KO (Punch) | UAE Warriors 7 | 5 July 2019 | 1 | 0:08 | ||
| Draw | 7–0–2 (2) | Lukasz Parobiec | Draw | ROC 7: Rise of Champions 7 | 2 March 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | ||
| Win | 7–0–1 (2) | Ibrahim Elsawi | TKO (Punches) | ADW: Abu Dhabi Warriors 5 | 26 January 2019 | 2 | 2:50 | ||
| Draw | 6–0–1 (2) | Lukasz Parobiec | Draw (Majority) | BAMMA 36: McKee vs. Brazier | 28 June 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | ||
| NC | 6–0 (2) | Stav Economou | No Contest (Illegal elbows) | BAMMA 34: Lohore vs. Brazier | 9 March 2018 | 1 | 1:36 | ||
| Win | 6–0 (1) | Alain Ngalani | KO (Elbows) | One FC 18: War of Dragons | 11 July 2014 | 1 | 4:07 | ||
| NC | 5–0 (1) | Alain Ngalani | No Contest (Accidental knee to groin) | One FC 16: Honor and Glory | 30 May 2014 | 1 | N/A | ||
| Win | 5–0 | Stephen Lambert | TKO (Punches) | HS: Heat Sports 2 | 7 December 2013 | 1 | 3:50 | ||
| Win | 4–0 | Arkadiusz Dorocki | Submission (Guillotine choke) | Kayo MMA 10 | 7 September 2013 | 1 | 0:17 | ||
| Win | 3–0 | David Gregory | Submission (Kneebar) | CSMMA: Colosseum Sports Challengers 2 | 9 June 2013 | 1 | 2:25 | ||
| Win | 2–0 | Nikki Kent | KO (Knee) | DFS: Dynamite Fight Series 4 | 17 March 2013 | 1 | 0:08 | ||
| Win | 1–0 | Ollie Beard | TKO (Punches) | UCMMA 26: The Real Deal | 4 February 2012 | 2 | 1:29 |
References
edit- 1 2 "Chi Lewis-Parry (Chopper)". UFC Stats. Archived from the original on May 5, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- 1 2 "Chi Lewis-Parry (Heavyweight) MMA Profile". ESPN. Archived from the original on August 5, 2025. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.