Habib Nasib Nader

Habib Nasib Nader (born 1979) is a British actor known for his work in theatre and television. He gained recognition for his role as the voice of the tiger, Richard Parker, in the play 'Life of Pi,' for which he won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor. Nader, along with a team of six others, became the first puppeteers to receive this prestigious award. He started his career at the Sheffield Crucible and later performed at the Wyndham's Theatre in London's West End. Nader has also appeared in productions such as 'The Grouch' at the West Yorkshire Playhouse and 'White Open Spaces' in Edinburgh, Soho Theatre, and Sweden. On television, he had a recurring role in the BBC comedy 'Little Britain' and appeared in 'Judge John Deed' and 'Beehive.' Nader received his training at the Academy Drama School and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.