Chris Parnell to announce shock retirement from acting?

By Smith Alexander
Washington
Last updated on April 22, 2025

Parnell created a stir on Monday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Parnell fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his roles in Suburgatory, Anchorman or Archer, will announce his retirement from acting, at age 58, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 22/04/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor-comedian-singer just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouChris

For a little while on Monday evening, #ThankYouChris was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.