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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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Pines
Pines
Michael Parks would have been no older than 77 in Pines as 'Harrison'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 2018
Poster of Greater
Greater
Michael Parks was 76 in Greater as 'Leo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 2016
Poster of Blood Father
Blood Father
Michael Parks was 76 in Blood Father as 'Preacher'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 11 2016
Poster of Tusk
Tusk
Michael Parks was 74 in Tusk as 'Howard Howe'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 2013
Poster of Django Unchained
Django Unchained
Michael Parks was 72 in Django Unchained as 'The LeQuint Dickey Mining Co. Employee'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 2012
Poster of Argo
Argo
Michael Parks was 72 in Argo as 'Jack Kirby'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 11 2012
Poster of Red State
Red State
Michael Parks was 71 in Red State as 'Pastor Abin Cooper'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 19 2010
Poster of Noble Things
Noble Things
Michael Parks was 69 in Noble Things as 'Pete Collins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 2009
Poster of Three Priests
Three Priests
Michael Parks was 67 in Three Priests as 'Jacob'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 20 2007
Poster of Death Proof
Death Proof
Michael Parks was 67 in Death Proof as 'Earl McGraw'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 22 2007
Poster of Grindhouse
Grindhouse
Michael Parks was 66 in Grindhouse as 'Earl McGraw (segments "Death Proof" / "Planet Terror")'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 2007
Poster of Planet Terror
Planet Terror
Michael Parks was 66 in Planet Terror as 'Earl McGraw'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 2007
Poster of The Dead One
The Dead One
Michael Parks was 66 in The Dead One as 'Sheriff Ezra Stone'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Fighting Words
Fighting Words
Michael Parks was 66 in Fighting Words as 'Benny the Heckler'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 07 2006
Poster of The Listening
The Listening
Michael Parks was 66 in The Listening as 'James Wagley'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 2005
Poster of The Librarians
The Librarians
Michael Parks was 64 in The Librarians as 'William Clark'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 2003
Poster of 13 Moons
13 Moons
Michael Parks was 62 in 13 Moons as 'Bartender'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 2002
Poster of Big Bad Love
Big Bad Love
Michael Parks was 61 in Big Bad Love as 'Mr. Aaron'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 11 2001
Poster of Bullfighter
Bullfighter
Michael Parks was 60 in Bullfighter as 'Cordobes'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 1999
Poster of Full Tilt Boogie
Full Tilt Boogie
Michael Parks was 58 in Full Tilt Boogie as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1998
Poster of Niagara, Niagara
Niagara, Niagara
Michael Parks was 57 in Niagara, Niagara as 'Walter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1998
Poster of Wicked
Wicked
Michael Parks was 57 in Wicked as 'Detective Boland'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 17 1998
Poster of Julian Po
Julian Po
Michael Parks was 57 in Julian Po as 'Vern'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1997
Poster of Deceiver
Deceiver
Michael Parks was 57 in Deceiver as 'Dr. Banyard'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 06 1995
Poster of Sorceress
Sorceress
Michael Parks was 54 in Sorceress as 'Stan Latarga'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 04 1995
Poster of Stranger by Night
Stranger by Night
Michael Parks was 54 in Stranger by Night as 'Detective Larson'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1994
Poster of Out of Control
Out of Control
Michael Parks was 52 in Out of Control as 'Pearlmutter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 1992
Poster of Storyville
Storyville
Michael Parks was 52 in Storyville as 'Michael Trevallian'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 26 1992
Poster of The Hitman
The Hitman
Michael Parks was 51 in The Hitman as 'Ronny 'Del' Delaney'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1991
Poster of Caged Fury
Caged Fury
Michael Parks was 49 in Caged Fury as 'Mr. Collins'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1990
Poster of Nightmare Beach
Nightmare Beach
Michael Parks was 49 in Nightmare Beach as 'Doc Willet'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 1989
Poster of Prime Suspect
Prime Suspect
Michael Parks was 48 in Prime Suspect as 'Bill Nevins'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Arizona Heat
Arizona Heat
Michael Parks was 48 in Arizona Heat as 'Larry Kapinski'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1988
Poster of Stamp of a Killer
Stamp of a Killer
Michael Parks was 47 in Stamp of a Killer
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1986
Poster of Club Life
Club Life
Michael Parks was 45 in Club Life as 'Tank'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 02 1986
Poster of Chase
Chase
Michael Parks was 45 in Chase as 'Larry Butler'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 1985
Poster of Spiker
Spiker
Michael Parks was 45 in Spiker as 'Coach Doames'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1985
Poster of Savannah Smiles
Savannah Smiles
Michael Parks was 41 in Savannah Smiles as 'Lt. Savage'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1981
Poster of Hard Country
Hard Country
Michael Parks was 40 in Hard Country as 'Royce'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1981
Poster of Turnover Smith
Turnover Smith
Michael Parks was 40 in Turnover Smith as 'Lt. Brophy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 08 1980
Poster of Reward
Reward
Michael Parks was 40 in Reward as 'Michael Dolan'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1980
Poster of North Sea Hijack
North Sea Hijack
Michael Parks was 39 in North Sea Hijack as 'Harold Shulman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 18 1980
Poster of The Evictors
The Evictors
Michael Parks was 38 in The Evictors as 'Ben Watkins'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 17 1979
Poster of Fast Friends
Fast Friends
Michael Parks was 38 in Fast Friends as 'David York'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 19 1979
Poster of Breakthrough
Breakthrough
Michael Parks was 38 in Breakthrough as 'Sergeant Anderson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1979
Poster of Rainbow
Rainbow
Michael Parks was 38 in Rainbow as 'Roger Edens'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 20 1978
Poster of Night Cries
Night Cries
Michael Parks was 37 in Night Cries as 'Mitch Haskins'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Sidewinder 1
Sidewinder 1
Michael Parks was 37 in Sidewinder 1 as 'J.W. Wyatt'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 20 1977
Poster of The Savage Bees
The Savage Bees
Michael Parks was 36 in The Savage Bees as 'Dr. Jeff DuRand'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 22 1976
Poster of Perilous Voyage
Perilous Voyage
Michael Parks was 36 in Perilous Voyage as 'Antonio DeLeon'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 29 1976
Poster of Royce
Royce
Michael Parks was 36 in Royce as 'Blair Mabry'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 22 1976
Poster of Distant Early Warning
Distant Early Warning
Michael Parks was 35 in Distant Early Warning
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 05 1974
Poster of Between Friends
Between Friends
Michael Parks was 33 in Between Friends as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1973
Poster of The Young Lawyers
The Young Lawyers
Michael Parks was 29 in The Young Lawyers as 'Ron Baron'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 28 1969
Poster of Then Came Bronson
Then Came Bronson
Michael Parks was 28 in Then Came Bronson as 'Jim Bronson'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 31 1967
Poster of The Happening
The Happening
Michael Parks was 27 in The Happening as 'Sureshot'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1966
Poster of The Idol
The Idol
Michael Parks was 25 in The Idol as 'Marco'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 1966
Poster of Wild Seed
Wild Seed
Michael Parks was 25 in Wild Seed as 'Bill "Fargo" Warren'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 21 1993
Poster of The Untouchables
The Untouchables
Michael Parks was 52+ in The Untouchables
TV Show Released: 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.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 1990
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Michael Parks was 49+ in Twin Peaks as 'Jean Renault'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 20 1985
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Michael Parks was 45+ in The Equalizer as 'Logan, Jonathan Grey'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Shirley
Shirley
Michael Parks was 39+ in Shirley
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 26 1979
Poster of Flying High
Flying High
Michael Parks was 38+ in Flying High
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1978
Poster of Big Hawaii
Big Hawaii
Michael Parks was 37+ in Big Hawaii
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1977
Poster of Ellery Queen
Ellery Queen
Michael Parks was 35+ in Ellery Queen
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1975
Poster of Bronk
Bronk
Michael Parks was 34+ in Bronk
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 17 1975
Poster of Baretta
Baretta
Michael Parks was 34+ in Baretta
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 17 1975
Poster of Police Woman
Police Woman
Michael Parks was 34+ in Police Woman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Michael Parks was 32+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1972
Poster of The Rookies
The Rookies
Michael Parks was 32+ in The Rookies
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1972
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
Michael Parks was 29+ in McCloud
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of Medical Center
Medical Center
Michael Parks was 29+ in Medical Center
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 07 1969
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Michael Parks was 26+ in Ironside
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of Channing
Channing
Michael Parks was 23+ in Channing as 'Benny Dickson'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of Arrest and Trial
Arrest and Trial
Michael Parks was 23+ in Arrest and Trial
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1963
Poster of The Gallant Men
The Gallant Men
Michael Parks was 22+ in The Gallant Men
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1962
Poster of Stoney Burke
Stoney Burke
Michael Parks was 22+ in Stoney Burke
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of Sam Benedict
Sam Benedict
Michael Parks was 22+ in Sam Benedict
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 1962
Poster of Straightaway
Straightaway
Michael Parks was 21+ in Straightaway
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 1961
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Michael Parks was 21+ in Ben Casey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Michael Parks was 21+ in Bus Stop
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1961
Poster of Target: The Corruptors!
Target: The Corruptors!
Michael Parks was 21+ in Target: The Corruptors!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1961
Poster of The Asphalt Jungle
The Asphalt Jungle
Michael Parks was 20+ in The Asphalt Jungle
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 1961
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
Michael Parks was 20+ in Route 66
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of The Detectives
The Detectives
Michael Parks was 19+ in The Detectives
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 16 1959
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Michael Parks was 18+ in 77 Sunset Strip
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Michael Parks was 18+ in Naked City
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Michael Parks was 17+ in Perry Mason as 'Cal Leonard'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Michael Parks was 15+ in Gunsmoke as 'Park'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955