EastEnders star Christopher Parker’s astonishing career transformation 19 years after leaving the soap

He first captured our hearts when he arrived in Albert Square over a decade ago. 

And now, Christopher Parker, 41, has traded acting for a successful career in law after leaving EastEnders 19 years ago. 

The retired English actor graduated from Birkbeck University in London with a law degree, and as of October 2022, he is reported to be a senior consultant at a London-based law firm. 

Before this dramatic career shift, Christopher tried his hand at TV presenting. He was a contestant on The F Word, became a CBBC continuity presenter, and reported entertainment news on This Morning. 

The former actor, who played the role of Spencer Moon in the soap, also spent two years in the United States working for TMZ and co-hosting Dead Famous Live with Gail Porter in Los Angeles. 

Christopher has been relatively low-key in recent years, but he’s no stranger to reality TV and notably took part in the debut series of Strictly Come Dancing where he was a runner-up to Natasha Kaplinsky, 52. 

Christopher played the role of Spencer Moon (pictured on the show) in the BBC soap for three years from 2002 to 2005

Photos posted on his law firm’s website and LinkedIn show that Christopher hasn’t changed much over the years. 

In one snap, Chris could be seen wearing a smart blue shirt and still rocking his short spiky hair that made him a TV favourite. 

Although nearly 20 years have passed since Christopher left EastEnders, rumours about him potentially making a return to the show stirred in 2023. 

After Alfie Moon (portrayed by Shane Richie) mentioned his son and brother Spencer after receiving his heartbreaking cancer news. 

However, fans were left feeling disappointed as Spencer didn’t make his return to Albert Square. 

But this wasn’t the first time rumours circulated as in 2010 fans were abuzz with speculation only for the BBC to snuff out the excitement. 

A representative said at the time: ‘There are absolutely no plans to bring Chris Parker – or the character of Spencer Moon – back to EastEnders.’ 

Christopher’s character Spencer made his first appearance in Walford in 2002 alongside his older brother Alfie Moon.

His character made his first appearance in Walford in 2002 alongside his older brother Alfie Moon (portrayed by Shane Richie) 

The on-screen brothers lived in The Queen Victoria with their dear Nana Moon (portrayed by Hilda Braid) and at just 19 years old, Chris quickly became a hit with fans

The on-screen brothers lived in The Queen Victoria with their dear Nana Moon (portrayed by Hilda Braid) and at just 19 years old, Chris quickly became a hit with fans. 

From his one-night stand with Vicki Fowler (portrayed by Scarlett Alice Johnson) to being blackmailed by Stacey Slater (portrayed by Lacey Turner), Spencer had his fair share of drama during his three-year stint on the soap. 

The troubled character even once ended up in prison after being framed for a drug stash mishap. 

Spencer stayed on the BBC soap until 2005 before Alfie sent his younger brother to live with their cousin Maxwell in Australia to keep him out of trouble.