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Michael Parks

Bio: Michael Parks (born Harry Samuel Parks; April 24, 1940 – May 9, 2017) was an American singer and actor. He appeared in many films and made frequent television appearances, notably starring in the 1969–1970 series Then Came Bronson, but was probably best known for his work in his later years with filmmakers such as Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez and Kevin Smith
Born: Wed, Apr 24 1940
Birthplace: Corona, California, USA

Death: Tue, May 09 2017
Michael Parks is 77 years old
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Poster of Pines
Pines
Michael Parks would have been no older than
77 in Pines
as 'Harrison'.
Fri, Feb 04 2022
Poster of QT8: The First Eight
QT8: The First Eight
Michael Parks would have been no older than
77 in QT8: The First Eight
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Oct 21 2019
Poster of Walrus Yes: The Making of Tusk
Walrus Yes: The Making of Tusk
Michael Parks would have been no older than
77 in Walrus Yes: The Making of Tusk
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 19 2019
Poster of The Queen of Hollywood Blvd
The Queen of Hollywood Blvd
Michael Parks would have been no older than
77 in The Queen of Hollywood Blvd
as 'Chet Fuller'.
Fri, Mar 23 2018
Poster of Greater
Greater
Michael Parks was
76 in Greater
as 'Leo'.
Fri, Aug 26 2016
Poster of Blood Father
Blood Father
Michael Parks was
76 in Blood Father
as 'Preacher'.
Thu, Aug 11 2016
Poster of Tusk
Tusk
Michael Parks was
74 in Tusk
as 'Howard Howe'.
Fri, Sep 19 2014
Poster of We Are What We Are
We Are What We Are
Michael Parks was
73 in We Are What We Are
as 'Doc Barrow'.
Fri, Sep 27 2013
Poster of Django Unchained
Django Unchained
Michael Parks was
72 in Django Unchained
as 'The LeQuint Dickey Mining Co. Employee'.
Tue, Dec 25 2012
Poster of Argo
Argo
Michael Parks was
72 in Argo
as 'Jack Kirby'.
Thu, Oct 11 2012
Poster of Red State
Red State
Michael Parks was
71 in Red State
as 'Pastor Abin Cooper'.
Fri, Aug 19 2011
Poster of Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
Michael Parks was
70 in Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
as 'Earl McGraw / Esteban Vihaio'.
Sun, Mar 27 2011
Poster of Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball
Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball
Michael Parks was
69 in Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball
as 'Fritz Tremor'.
Tue, Jan 19 2010
Poster of Noble Things
Noble Things
Michael Parks was
69 in Noble Things
as 'Pete Collins'.
Fri, Oct 30 2009
Poster of Three Priests
Three Priests
Michael Parks was
67 in Three Priests
as 'Jacob'.
Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Michael Parks was
67 in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
as 'Henry Craig'.
Thu, Sep 20 2007
Poster of Death Proof
Death Proof
Michael Parks was
67 in Death Proof
as 'Earl McGraw'.
Tue, May 22 2007
Poster of Planet Terror
Planet Terror
Michael Parks was
66 in Planet Terror
as 'Earl McGraw'.
Fri, Apr 06 2007
Poster of Grindhouse
Grindhouse
Michael Parks was
66 in Grindhouse
as 'Earl McGraw (segments "Death Proof" / "Planet Terror")'.
Fri, Apr 06 2007
Poster of The Dead One
The Dead One
Michael Parks was
66 in The Dead One
as 'Sheriff Ezra Stone'.
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Fighting Words
Fighting Words
Michael Parks was
66 in Fighting Words
as 'Benny the Heckler'.
Mon, Dec 25 2006
Poster of One Night with You
One Night with You
Michael Parks was
66 in One Night with You
as 'Hunter Burnell'.
Thu, Dec 07 2006
Poster of The Listening
The Listening
Michael Parks was
66 in The Listening
as 'James Wagley'.
Fri, Apr 28 2006
Poster of Tarantino's Mind
Tarantino's Mind
Michael Parks was
65 in Tarantino's Mind
as 'Earl McGraw (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jan 04 2006
Poster of Miracle at Sage Creek
Miracle at Sage Creek
Michael Parks was
65 in Miracle at Sage Creek
as 'Justice Stanley'.
Fri, Nov 25 2005
Poster of The Librarians
The Librarians
Michael Parks was
64 in The Librarians
as 'William Clark'.
Thu, Dec 09 2004
Poster of Kill Bill: Vol. 2
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
Michael Parks was
63 in Kill Bill: Vol. 2
as 'Earl McGraw / Esteban Vihaio'.
Fri, Apr 16 2004
Poster of Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Michael Parks was
63 in Kill Bill: Vol. 1
as 'Earl McGraw'.
Fri, Oct 10 2003
Poster of 13 Moons
13 Moons
Michael Parks was
62 in 13 Moons
as 'Bartender'.
Fri, Aug 30 2002
Poster of Big Bad Love
Big Bad Love
Michael Parks was
61 in Big Bad Love
as 'Mr. Aaron'.
Thu, Oct 11 2001
Poster of Bullfighter
Bullfighter
Michael Parks was
60 in Bullfighter
as 'Cordobes'.
Sun, Oct 01 2000
Poster of From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter
Michael Parks was
59 in From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter
as 'Ambrose Bierce'.
Sun, Oct 31 1999
Poster of Full Tilt Boogie
Full Tilt Boogie
Michael Parks was
58 in Full Tilt Boogie
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 31 1998
Poster of Niagara, Niagara
Niagara, Niagara
Michael Parks was
57 in Niagara, Niagara
as 'Walter'.
Fri, Mar 20 1998
Poster of Wicked
Wicked
Michael Parks was
57 in Wicked
as 'Detective Boland'.
Sat, Jan 17 1998
Poster of Julian Po
Julian Po
Michael Parks was
57 in Julian Po
as 'Vern'.
Fri, Sep 05 1997
Poster of Deceiver
Deceiver
Michael Parks was
57 in Deceiver
as 'Dr. Banyard'.
Sun, Aug 31 1997
Poster of From Dusk Till Dawn
From Dusk Till Dawn
Michael Parks was
55 in From Dusk Till Dawn
as 'Texas Ranger Earl McGraw'.
Fri, Jan 19 1996
Poster of Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart
Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart
Michael Parks was
54 in Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart
as 'Evan Powell'.
Mon, Mar 06 1995
Poster of Sorceress
Sorceress
Michael Parks was
54 in Sorceress
as 'Stan Latarga'.
Wed, Jan 04 1995
Poster of Stranger by Night
Stranger by Night
Michael Parks was
54 in Stranger by Night
as 'Detective Larson'.
Wed, Nov 23 1994
Poster of Death Wish V: The Face of Death
Death Wish V: The Face of Death
Michael Parks was
53 in Death Wish V: The Face of Death
as 'Tommy O'Shea'.
Fri, Jan 14 1994
Poster of Out of Control
Out of Control
Michael Parks was
52 in Out of Control
as 'Pearlmutter'.
Sat, Oct 10 1992
Poster of Storyville
Storyville
Michael Parks was
52 in Storyville
as 'Michael Trevallian'.
Wed, Aug 26 1992
Poster of The Hitman
The Hitman
Michael Parks was
51 in The Hitman
as 'Ronny 'Del' Delaney'.
Wed, May 01 1991
Poster of Caged Fury
Caged Fury
Michael Parks was
49 in Caged Fury
as 'Mr. Collins'.
Thu, Mar 01 1990
Poster of The China Lake Murders
The China Lake Murders
Michael Parks was
49 in The China Lake Murders
as 'Officer Donnelly'.
Wed, Jan 31 1990
Poster of Nightmare Beach
Nightmare Beach
Michael Parks was
49 in Nightmare Beach
as 'Doc Willet'.
Fri, Jul 14 1989
Poster of Prime Suspect
Prime Suspect
Michael Parks was
48 in Prime Suspect
as 'Bill Nevins'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Arizona Heat
Arizona Heat
Michael Parks was
48 in Arizona Heat
as 'Larry Kapinski'.
Fri, Jul 01 1988
Poster of Stamp of a Killer
Stamp of a Killer
Michael Parks was
47 in Stamp of a Killer
Sun, Nov 01 1987
Poster of The Return of Josey Wales
The Return of Josey Wales
Michael Parks was
46 in The Return of Josey Wales
as 'Josey Wales'.
Wed, Oct 01 1986
Poster of Club Life
Club Life
Michael Parks was
45 in Club Life
as 'Tank'.
Thu, Feb 20 1986
Poster of French Quarter Undercover
French Quarter Undercover
Michael Parks was
45 in French Quarter Undercover
as 'Det. Andre Des Moines'.
Thu, Jan 02 1986
Poster of Chase
Chase
Michael Parks was
45 in Chase
as 'Larry Butler'.
Sat, Nov 23 1985
Poster of Spiker
Spiker
Michael Parks was
45 in Spiker
as 'Coach Doames'.
Fri, Nov 22 1985
Poster of Savannah Smiles
Savannah Smiles
Michael Parks was
41 in Savannah Smiles
as 'Lt. Savage'.
Fri, Apr 09 1982
Poster of Dial M for Murder
Dial M for Murder
Michael Parks was
40 in Dial M for Murder
as 'Max Halliday'.
Thu, Apr 09 1981
Poster of Hard Country
Hard Country
Michael Parks was
40 in Hard Country
as 'Royce'.
Wed, Apr 01 1981
Poster of Turnover Smith
Turnover Smith
Michael Parks was
40 in Turnover Smith
as 'Lt. Brophy'.
Sun, Jun 08 1980
Poster of Reward
Reward
Michael Parks was
40 in Reward
as 'Michael Dolan'.
Fri, May 23 1980
Poster of North Sea Hijack
North Sea Hijack
Michael Parks was
39 in North Sea Hijack
as 'Harold Shulman'.
Mon, Feb 18 1980
Poster of The Evictors
The Evictors
Michael Parks was
38 in The Evictors
as 'Ben Watkins'.
Tue, Apr 17 1979
Poster of Fast Friends
Fast Friends
Michael Parks was
38 in Fast Friends
as 'David York'.
Mon, Mar 19 1979
Poster of Breakthrough
Breakthrough
Michael Parks was
38 in Breakthrough
as 'Sergeant Anderson'.
Thu, Mar 01 1979
Poster of Rainbow
Rainbow
Michael Parks was
38 in Rainbow
as 'Roger Edens'.
Mon, Nov 06 1978
Poster of Hunters of the Reef
Hunters of the Reef
Michael Parks was
38 in Hunters of the Reef
as 'Jim Spanner'.
Sat, May 20 1978
Poster of Night Cries
Night Cries
Michael Parks was
37 in Night Cries
as 'Mitch Haskins'.
Sun, Jan 29 1978
Poster of The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover
Michael Parks was
37 in The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover
as 'Robert F. Kennedy'.
Thu, Dec 01 1977
Poster of Escape from Bogen County
Escape from Bogen County
Michael Parks was
37 in Escape from Bogen County
as 'Jack Kern'.
Fri, Oct 07 1977
Poster of Love and the Midnight Auto Supply
Love and the Midnight Auto Supply
Michael Parks was
37 in Love and the Midnight Auto Supply
as 'Duke'.
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Sidewinder 1
Sidewinder 1
Michael Parks was
37 in Sidewinder 1
as 'J.W. Wyatt'.
Mon, Aug 01 1977
Poster of Murder at the World Series
Murder at the World Series
Michael Parks was
36 in Murder at the World Series
as 'Larry Marshall'.
Sun, Mar 20 1977
Poster of The Savage Bees
The Savage Bees
Michael Parks was
36 in The Savage Bees
as 'Dr. Jeff DuRand'.
Mon, Nov 22 1976
Poster of Perilous Voyage
Perilous Voyage
Michael Parks was
36 in Perilous Voyage
as 'Antonio DeLeon'.
Tue, Jun 29 1976
Poster of Royce
Royce
Michael Parks was
36 in Royce
as 'Blair Mabry'.
Fri, May 21 1976
Poster of The Last Hard Men
The Last Hard Men
Michael Parks was
35 in The Last Hard Men
as 'Noel Nye'.
Thu, Apr 22 1976
Poster of Distant Early Warning
Distant Early Warning
Michael Parks was
35 in Distant Early Warning
Tue, Oct 21 1975
Poster of Armchair Detective: Mystery at Malibu
Armchair Detective: Mystery at Malibu
Michael Parks was
35 in Armchair Detective: Mystery at Malibu
Mon, May 19 1975
Poster of The Werewolf of Woodstock
The Werewolf of Woodstock
Michael Parks was
34 in The Werewolf of Woodstock
as 'Moody'.
Fri, Jan 24 1975
Poster of The Story of Pretty Boy Floyd
The Story of Pretty Boy Floyd
Michael Parks was
34 in The Story of Pretty Boy Floyd
as 'Bradley Floyd'.
Tue, May 07 1974
Poster of Can Ellen Be Saved?
Can Ellen Be Saved?
Michael Parks was
33 in Can Ellen Be Saved?
as 'Joseph'.
Tue, Feb 05 1974
Poster of Between Friends
Between Friends
Michael Parks was
33 in Between Friends
as 'Tony'.
Fri, Jun 01 1973
Poster of The Young Lawyers
The Young Lawyers
Michael Parks was
29 in The Young Lawyers
as 'Ron Baron'.
Tue, Oct 28 1969
Poster of Then Came Bronson
Then Came Bronson
Michael Parks was
28 in Then Came Bronson
as 'Jim Bronson'.
Mon, Mar 24 1969
Poster of A Hatful of Rain
A Hatful of Rain
Michael Parks was
27 in A Hatful of Rain
as 'Johnny Pope'.
Sun, Mar 03 1968
Poster of Stranger on the Run
Stranger on the Run
Michael Parks was
27 in Stranger on the Run
as 'Vince McKay'.
Tue, Oct 31 1967
Poster of The Happening
The Happening
Michael Parks was
27 in The Happening
as 'Sureshot'.
Wed, May 17 1967
Poster of The Bible: In the Beginning...
The Bible: In the Beginning...
Michael Parks was
26 in The Bible: In the Beginning...
as 'Adam'.
Wed, Sep 28 1966
Poster of The Idol
The Idol
Michael Parks was
25 in The Idol
as 'Marco'.
Tue, Feb 01 1966
Poster of Wild Seed
Wild Seed
Michael Parks was
25 in Wild Seed
as 'Bill "Fargo" Warren'.
Wed, May 05 1965
Poster of Bus Riley's Back in Town
Bus Riley's Back in Town
Michael Parks was
24 in Bus Riley's Back in Town
as 'Bus Riley'.
Wed, Mar 24 1965

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of seaQuest DSV
seaQuest DSV
Michael Parks was
53+ in seaQuest DSV
as 'George Le Chein'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1993
Poster of Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
Michael Parks was
52+ in Walker, Texas Ranger
as 'Caleb Hooks'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 21 1993
Poster of The Untouchables
The Untouchables
Michael Parks was
52+ in The Untouchables
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 11 1993
Poster of Shades of L.A.
Shades of L.A.
Michael Parks was
50+ in Shades of L.A.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 1990
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Michael Parks was
49+ in Twin Peaks
as 'Jean Renault'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1990
Poster of War of the Worlds
War of the Worlds
Michael Parks was
48+ in War of the Worlds
as 'Cash McCullough'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1988
Poster of The Colbys
The Colbys
Michael Parks was
45+ in The Colbys
as 'Hoyt Parker / Phillip Colby'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 20 1985
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Michael Parks was
45+ in The Equalizer
as 'Logan, Jonathan Grey'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Michael Parks was
44+ in Murder, She Wrote
as 'Ben Aaron'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Shirley
Shirley
Michael Parks was
39+ in Shirley
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 26 1979
Poster of Flying High
Flying High
Michael Parks was
38+ in Flying High
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1978
Poster of Big Hawaii
Big Hawaii
Michael Parks was
37+ in Big Hawaii
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1977
Poster of Ellery Queen
Ellery Queen
Michael Parks was
35+ in Ellery Queen
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1975
Poster of Bronk
Bronk
Michael Parks was
34+ in Bronk
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 17 1975
Poster of Baretta
Baretta
Michael Parks was
34+ in Baretta
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 1975
Poster of Police Woman
Police Woman
Michael Parks was
34+ in Police Woman
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Michael Parks was
32+ in Police Story
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of The Streets of San Francisco
The Streets of San Francisco
Michael Parks was
32+ in The Streets of San Francisco
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1972
Poster of The Rookies
The Rookies
Michael Parks was
32+ in The Rookies
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
Michael Parks was
29+ in McCloud
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
Michael Parks was
29+ in Medical Center
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1969
Poster of Then Came Bronson
Then Came Bronson
Michael Parks was
29+ in Then Came Bronson
as 'Jim Bronson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 1969
Poster of The Johnny Cash Show
The Johnny Cash Show
Michael Parks was
29+ in The Johnny Cash Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 07 1969
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Michael Parks was
26+ in Ironside
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of Channing
Channing
Michael Parks was
23+ in Channing
as 'Benny Dickson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1963
Poster of The Greatest Show on Earth
The Greatest Show on Earth
Michael Parks was
23+ in The Greatest Show on Earth
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of Arrest and Trial
Arrest and Trial
Michael Parks was
23+ in Arrest and Trial
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1963
Poster of The Gallant Men
The Gallant Men
Michael Parks was
22+ in The Gallant Men
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1962
Poster of Stoney Burke
Stoney Burke
Michael Parks was
22+ in Stoney Burke
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Michael Parks was
22+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as 'Skip Baxter, Daniel Dana'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of Sam Benedict
Sam Benedict
Michael Parks was
22+ in Sam Benedict
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 1962
Poster of Straightaway
Straightaway
Michael Parks was
21+ in Straightaway
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 1961
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Michael Parks was
21+ in Ben Casey
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Michael Parks was
21+ in Bus Stop
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1961
Poster of Target: The Corruptors!
Target: The Corruptors!
Michael Parks was
21+ in Target: The Corruptors!
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1961
Poster of The Asphalt Jungle
The Asphalt Jungle
Michael Parks was
20+ in The Asphalt Jungle
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 1961
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Michael Parks was
20+ in Route 66
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of The Detectives
The Detectives
Michael Parks was
19+ in The Detectives
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 16 1959
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Michael Parks was
18+ in 77 Sunset Strip
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Michael Parks was
18+ in Naked City
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Michael Parks was
17+ in Perry Mason
as 'Cal Leonard'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Michael Parks was
16+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
as 'Juanito'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Michael Parks was
15+ in Gunsmoke
as 'Park'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955