def parent(self, parent):
        """
        Sets the parent of the actor.

        :param parent: the parent
        :type parent: Actor
        """
        self._name = self.unique_name(self._name)
        self._full_name = None
        self._logger = None
        self._parent = parent
Sets the parent of the actor.

        :param parent: the parent
        :type parent: Actor