{{short description|English actor, stuntman, and athlete (born 1983)}} {{Infobox person | name = Chi Lewis-Parry | image = | image_size = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|8|10|df=y}} | birth_place = Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England | other_names = Chopper | occupation = Actor, basketball player, kickboxer, mixed martial artist, stunt performer | known_for = Portraying Samson in ''28 Days Later'' film series | module = {{Infobox martial artist | embed = yes | height = 6 ft 9 in<ref name="UFCStats">{{Cite web|title=Chi Lewis-Parry (Chopper) |website=UFC Stats |url=http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/a307a10414d0ad00 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260505202314/http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/a307a10414d0ad00 |archive-date=May 5, 2026 |access-date=January 22, 2026}}</ref> | weight = 243 lb<ref name="UFCStats" /> | weight_class = Heavyweight<ref name="ESPN">{{Cite web|title=Chi Lewis-Parry (Heavyweight) MMA Profile |work=ESPN |language=en |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3929542/chi-lewis-parry |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250805084426/https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3929542/chi-lewis-parry |archive-date=August 5, 2025 |access-date=January 22, 2026}}</ref> | reach = | style = | stance = | rank = | team = American Kickboxing Academy<ref name="ESPN" /> | mma_kowin = 7 | mma_subwin = 2 | mma_decwin = | mma_koloss = | mma_subloss = | mma_decloss = | mma_draw = 2 | mma_nc = 2 | sherdog = 91943 }} }} '''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).
== 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''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hamman |first=Cody |title=Chi Lewis-Parry of 28 Years Later has a role in The Running Man, wants to play a Predator |website=JoBlo.com |language=en-US |date=June 23, 2025 |url=https://www.joblo.com/chi-lewis-parry/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250804091914/https://www.joblo.com/chi-lewis-parry/ |archive-date=August 4, 2025 |access-date=January 23, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ritman |first=Alex |title=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 |work=Variety |language=en-US |date=June 22, 2025 |url=https://variety.com/2025/film/global/28-years-later-alpha-zombie-actor-prosthetic-penis-1236436227/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260114161058/https://variety.com/2025/film/global/28-years-later-alpha-zombie-actor-prosthetic-penis-1236436227/ |archive-date=January 14, 2026 |access-date=January 23, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Parks Jacobs |first=Eammon |title=28 Years Later star Chi Lewis-Parry reveals bold twist for Samson & James Bond plan |work=Dexerto |language=en-US |date=January 7, 2026 |url=https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/28-years-later-the-bone-temple-star-chi-lewis-parry-samson-twist-james-bond-3301102/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260112033052/https://www.dexerto.com/tv-movies/28-years-later-the-bone-temple-star-chi-lewis-parry-samson-twist-james-bond-3301102/ |archive-date=January 12, 2026 |access-date=January 23, 2026}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jacobs |first=Eammon |title='28 Years Later' actor Chi Lewis-Parry said he scared Danny Boyle into casting him as Samson the Alpha |work=Business Insider |language=en |date=July 1, 2025 |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/28-years-later-chi-lewis-parry-samson-alpha-danny-boyle-2025-7 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250903223409/https://www.businessinsider.com/28-years-later-chi-lewis-parry-samson-alpha-danny-boyle-2025-7 |archive-date=September 3, 2025 |access-date=January 22, 2026}}</ref> He reprised the role in the film's sequel, ''28 Years Later: The Bone Temple'',<ref>{{Cite web|last=Navarro |first=Meagan |title=Ralph Fiennes and Chi Lewis-Parry on Their Characters’ Unique Connection in ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ |work=Bloody Disgusting |language=en-US |date=January 9, 2026 |url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/interviews/3924774/ralph-fiennes-chi-lewis-parry-28-years-later-interview/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260111113812/https://bloody-disgusting.com/interviews/3924774/ralph-fiennes-chi-lewis-parry-28-years-later-interview/ |archive-date=January 11, 2026 |access-date=January 22, 2026}}</ref> for which his performance opposite Ralph Fiennes received critical acclaim.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Zacharek |first=Stephanie |title=28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Is Sometimes Poetic, But Too Often Sadistic |work=Time |language=en-US |date=January 13, 2026 |url=https://time.com/7345975/28-years-later-the-bone-temple-review/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260116154148/https://time.com/7345975/28-years-later-the-bone-temple-review/ |archive-date=January 16, 2026 |access-date=January 23, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bilodeau |first=Quinn |title=28 Years Later's Breakout Star Is Even Better In The Bone Temple |website=Looper |publisher=Static Media |language=en-US |date=January 17, 2026 |url=https://www.looper.com/2078019/28-years-later-breakout-star-chi-lewis-parry-samson-the-bone-temple-performance/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260118032437/https://www.looper.com/2078019/28-years-later-breakout-star-chi-lewis-parry-samson-the-bone-temple-performance/ |archive-date=January 18, 2026 |access-date=January 22, 2026}}</ref> In both films, Lewis-Parry also received attention for appearing in numerous fully nude scenes with the use of a large penis prosthetic.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ritman |first=Alex |title=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’ |work=Variety |language=en-US |date=January 4, 2026 |url=https://variety.com/2026/film/global/28-years-later-bone-temple-alpha-zombie-naked-dancing-prosthetics-1236618960/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260110092445/https://variety.com/2026/film/global/28-years-later-bone-temple-alpha-zombie-naked-dancing-prosthetics-1236618960/ |archive-date=January 10, 2026 |access-date=January 22, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Collin |first=Robbie |title=28 Years Later’s ‘biggest’ star on the X-rated prosthetic that made him famous |work=The Daily Telegraph |language=en-UK |date=January 20, 2026 |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2026/01/20/28-years-later-chi-lewis-parry-prosthetic/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260123060011/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2026/01/20/28-years-later-chi-lewis-parry-prosthetic/ |archive-date=January 23, 2026 |access-date=January 22, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Peitzman |first=Louis |title=There’s a Good Reason the Hung Zombie Wears Clothes in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple |work=Vulture |language=en-US |date=January 16, 2026 |url=https://www.vulture.com/article/why-the-hung-zombie-wears-clothes-in-28-years-later-the-bone-temple.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260117070715/https://www.vulture.com/article/why-the-hung-zombie-wears-clothes-in-28-years-later-the-bone-temple.html |archive-date=January 17, 2026 |access-date=January 22, 2026}}</ref>
==Mixed martial arts record==
{{MMArecordbox | draws= 2 | nc= 2 | ko-wins= 7 | ko-losses= | sub-wins= 2 | sub-losses= | dec-wins= | dec-losses= | dq-wins= | dq-losses= | other-wins= | other-losses= }}
{{MMA record start|Chi Lewis-Parry mixed martial arts record}} |- | {{yes2}}Win || style="text-align:center;" | 9–0–2 (2) || Fabio Maldonado || KO (Elbows) || UAE Warriors 13 || {{dts|25 September 2020}} || 1 || 1:08 || |- | {{yes2}}Win || style="text-align:center;" | 8–0–2 (2) || Mahmoud Hassan || KO (Punch) || UAE Warriors 7 || {{dts|5 July 2019}} || 1 || 0:08 || |- | {{draw}}Draw || style="text-align:center;" | 7–0–2 (2) || Lukasz Parobiec || Draw || ROC 7: Rise of Champions 7 || {{dts|2 March 2019}} || 3 || 5:00 || |- | {{yes2}}Win || style="text-align:center;" | 7–0–1 (2) || Ibrahim Elsawi || TKO (Punches) || ADW: Abu Dhabi Warriors 5 || {{dts|26 January 2019}} || 2 || 2:50 || |- | {{draw}}Draw || style="text-align:center;" | 6–0–1 (2) || Lukasz Parobiec || Draw (Majority) || BAMMA 36: McKee vs. Brazier || {{dts|28 June 2018}} || 3 || 5:00 || |- | {{nocontest}}NC || style="text-align:center;" | 6–0 (2) || Stav Economou || No Contest (Illegal elbows) || BAMMA 34: Lohore vs. Brazier || {{dts|9 March 2018}} || 1 || 1:36 || |- | {{yes2}}Win || style="text-align:center;" | 6–0 (1) || Alain Ngalani || KO (Elbows) || One FC 18: War of Dragons || {{dts|11 July 2014}} || 1 || 4:07 || |- | {{nocontest}}NC || style="text-align:center;" | 5–0 (1) || Alain Ngalani || No Contest (Accidental knee to groin) || One FC 16: Honor and Glory || {{dts|30 May 2014}} || 1 || N/A || |- | {{yes2}}Win || style="text-align:center;" | 5–0 || Stephen Lambert || TKO (Punches) || HS: Heat Sports 2 || {{dts|7 December 2013}} || 1 || 3:50 || |- | {{yes2}}Win || style="text-align:center;" | 4–0 || Arkadiusz Dorocki || Submission (Guillotine choke) || Kayo MMA 10 || {{dts|7 September 2013}} || 1 || 0:17 || |- | {{yes2}}Win || style="text-align:center;" | 3–0 || David Gregory || Submission (Kneebar) || CSMMA: Colosseum Sports Challengers 2 || {{dts|9 June 2013}} || 1 || 2:25 || |- | {{yes2}}Win || style="text-align:center;" | 2–0 || Nikki Kent || KO (Knee) || DFS: Dynamite Fight Series 4 || {{dts|17 March 2013}} || 1 || 0:08 || |- | {{yes2}}Win || style="text-align:center;" | 1–0 || Ollie Beard || TKO (Punches) || UCMMA 26: The Real Deal || {{dts|4 February 2012}} || 2 || 1:29 || {{MMA record end}}
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links == * [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5213912/ Chi Lewis-Parry] on IMDb
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lewis-Parry, Chi}} Category:1983 births Category:Living people Category:21st-century English male actors Category:English male film actors Category:English male kickboxers Category:English male mixed martial artists Category:English male television actors Category:English men's basketball players Category:UAE Warriors champions Category:English stunt performers Category:Male actors from Hitchin Category:Sportspeople from Hitchin