Stuart Parker (Neighbours)
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| Portrayed by | Blair McDonough | ||||||||||||||||||
| Duration | 2001–06 | ||||||||||||||||||
| First appearance | 13 December 2001 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Last appearance | 5 April 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Introduced by | Stanley Walsh | ||||||||||||||||||
| Classification | Former; regular | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Occupation | Mechanic Hospital Porter Chauffeur Police Officer |
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| Home | Oakey | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Father | Jim Parker |
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| Mother | Kitty Parker |
| Brothers | Ned Parker |
| Half-brothers | Steve Parker |
| Wife | Sindi Watts (2005–2016) |
| Aunts | Raylene Manson |
| Nephews |
Riley Parker Mickey Gannon |
| Nieces | Bridget Parker |
| Other relatives | India Napier |
Stuart Parker is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Blair McDonough. He made his first appearance on 13 December 2001. Stuart lived with Toadfish Rebecchi and Connor O'Neill at number 30, during which time the house became known as "The House of Trouser". Stuart's storylines included becoming a policeman, temporarily losing his eyesight, joining a cult, which almost cost him his friendships and marrying Sindi Watts. Stuart departed on 5 April 2006 after McDonough quit to pursue other projects.
In 2001, McDonough became a runner-up in the first series of Australian Big Brother and his looks and personality attracted the attentions of the Neighbours' bosses. McDonough had mentioned on Big Brother that he wanted to be an actor and as Neighbours was run on the same network, they believed that it be a good cross-promotion if McDonough joined the cast. McDonough had to audition for the part of Stuart Parker and he said "I didn't really prepare that much, I just went in and did it". He was offered the part, which was supposed to be for three months. Shortly before his debut episode aired, McDonough had his three month contract doubled and producers hoped the actor would commit to a permanent role.
McDonough told the Daily Mail that he and Stuart were initially similar, but as time went on he was able to turn Stuart into a character that was unlike himself.
McDonough quit the show in October 2005 after four years to move to the UK. A spokeswoman said "It was an enormous opportunity... and he's a bit sad leaving Ramsay Street because he's had a great time. But it's time to move on."
Stuart turns up in Erinsborough and his friend, Drew Kirk allows him to stay with him and his wife Libby. Stuart is a trained mechanic and was given a job at Carpenter Mechanics. Stuart begins a relationship with Dee Bliss and she invites him to move into Number 30. Stuart's ex-fiancee, Tracey Slattery shows up in Ramsay Street and Stuart explained that she had cheated on him on the eve of their wedding. Upon Tracey's departure, Stuart and Dee split up. Stuart then begins to develop feelings for Felicity Scully. Stuart then decides to join the army, but he isn't happy and decides to take a job as a hospital porter instead. Following Drew's death, Stuart promises Libby that he will be there for her and he quit his job at the hospital. Shortly after becoming a couple, Felicity tells Stuart that she is leaving for New York. Stuart proposes to her and she accepts. Once Felicity had left, Stuart began spending time with Libby and her son, Ben. Stuart later admits that he had made a mistake getting engaged and calls Felicity to tell her their relationship is over. Stuart found the garage hard to run by himself, and he took on Stephanie Scully. Stuart was accused of causing Dee's death when the car Toadie was driving on their wedding day was not deemed roadworthy.
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