Trivia

Can speak Greek fluently.

Is a talented musician who can play the guitar, drums and saxophone.

Is of Italian heritage.

Began his career in show business as a stand-up comedian in 1982, regularly going on extensive UK tours.

His former EastEnders (1985) co-star Perry Fenwick is godfather to his son Arthur.

Is one of 19 regular EastEnders (1985) actors to have appeared on SOS Sages-Femmes (2012) either in a main or a guest starring role. The others are Lorraine Stanley, Lacey Turner, Tilly Vosburgh, Jenna Russell, Kacey Ainsworth, Matilda Ziegler, Ted Reilly, Jasmyn Banks, Danny Walters, Lucy Speed, James Farrar, Kate Williams, Anita Dobson, Maggie O'Neill, Scarlett Alice Johnson, Marc Elliott, James Alexandrou and Angela Wynter. Of these 19, Parisi is one of 14 actors to have appeared on SOS Sages-Femmes (2012) after appearing on EastEnders (1985) and the only actor to have been a regular on both shows.

Announced that his girlfriend, BBC production assistant Tara Wyer, is pregnant with his child (14 July 2009).

His sporting interests include American football, boxing and skiing.

Has three children Mandy (b. 1981), Dean (b. 1987) and Jack (b. 1992) from a previous relationship.

Became a father for the 5th time at age 54 when his wife Tara Wyer gave birth to their son on 26 February 2015.

Is a close friend of EastEnders (1985) co-star Steve McFadden.

Became a father for the 4th time at age 49 when his fiancée [now wife] Tara Wyer gave birth to their son Arthur Parisi on 28 December 2009.

Is one of seventeen EastEnders (1985) actors to have competed in I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! (2002). The others, in chronological order, are Danniella Westbrook (Sam Mitchell), Sid Owen (Ricky Butcher), Elaine Lordan (Lynne Hobbs), Dean Gaffney (Robbie Jackson), Marc Bannerman (Gianni di Marco), Joe Swash (Mickey Miller), Lucy Benjamin (Lisa Fowler), Charlie Brooks (Janine Butcher), Laila Morse (Mo Harris), Larry Lamb (Archie Mitchell) Jamie Lomas (Jake Stone), Rita Simons (Roxy Mitchell), Jacqueline Jossa (Lauren Branning), Jessica Plummer (Chantelle Atkins), Shane Richie (Alfie Moon), and Adam Woodyatt (Ian Beale).

Competed in the 19th series of I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! (2002) in 2019, finishing tenth out of twelve celebrities.

Was born in Poplar, the East London district.

Ranked #70 in The 100 Greatest EastEnders (1985) Characters of All Time for his performance as Minty Peterson (2015).