
Michael Parks
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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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Parks, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Credits

Django Unchained (2012)
as The LeQuint Dickey Mining Co. Employee

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
as Earl McGraw

From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
as Texas Ranger Earl McGraw

Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
as Earl McGraw / Esteban Vihaio

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2011)
as Earl McGraw / Esteban Vihaio

Death Proof (2007)
as Earl McGraw

Planet Terror (2007)
as Earl McGraw

Argo (2012)
as Jack Kirby

Tusk (2014)
as Howard Howe

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007)
as Henry Craig

Blood Father (2016)
as Preacher

The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966)
as Adam

Red State (2011)
as Pastor Abin Cooper

Caged Fury (1990)
as Mr. Collins

Grindhouse (2007)
as Earl McGraw (segments "Death Proof" / "Planet Terror")

Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball (2010)
as Fritz Tremor

From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter (2000)
as Ambrose Bierce

Death Wish V: The Face of Death (1994)
as Tommy O'Shea

We Are What We Are (2013)
as Doc Barrow

The Hitman (1991)
as Ronny 'Del' Delaney

Wicked (1998)
as Detective Boland

North Sea Hijack (1980)
as Harold Shulman

The Last Hard Men (1976)
as Noel Nye

The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover (1977)
as Robert F. Kennedy

The Listening (2006)
as James Wagley

Breakthrough (1979)
as Sergeant Anderson

Dial M for Murder (1981)
as Max Halliday

Stranger on the Run (1967)
as Vince McKay

Deceiver (1997)
as Dr. Banyard

Nightmare Beach (1989)
as Doc Willet

Sorceress (1995)
as Stan Latarga

One Night with You (2006)
as Hunter Burnell

Three Priests (2008)
as Jacob

Miracle at Sage Creek (2005)
as Justice Stanley

Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart (1995)
as Evan Powell

Club Life (1986)
as Tank

A Hatful of Rain (1968)
as Johnny Pope

Murder at the World Series (1977)
as Larry Marshall

Full Tilt Boogie (1998)
as Self

The Queen of Hollywood Blvd (2018)
as Chet Fuller

The China Lake Murders (1990)
as Officer Donnelly

Hard Country (1981)
as Royce

Love and the Midnight Auto Supply (1977)
as Duke

Sidewinder 1 (1977)
as J.W. Wyatt

Bus Riley's Back in Town (1965)
as Bus Riley

SeaQuest DSV (1993)
as George Le Chein

The Story of Pretty Boy Floyd (1974)
as Bradley Floyd

Pines (2022)
as Harrison

Night Cries (1978)
as Mitch Haskins

Can Ellen Be Saved? (1974)
as Joseph

Greater (2016)
as Leo

The Young Lawyers (1969)
as Ron Baron

Reward (1980)
as Michael Dolan

Between Friends (1973)
as Tony

Perilous Voyage (1976)
as Antonio DeLeon

The Savage Bees (1977)
as Dr. Jeff DuRand

The Librarians (2004)
as William Clark

Stamp of a Killer (1987)
Actor

Chase (1985)
as Larry Butler

13 Moons (2002)
as Bartender

Walrus Yes: The Making of Tusk (2019)
as Self

Savannah Smiles (1982)
as Lt. Savage

Escape from Bogen County (1977)
as Jack Kern

Bullfighter (2000)
as Cordobes

Long Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks (2025)
as Self (archival footage)

Niagara, Niagara (1998)
as Walter

The Happening (1967)
as Sureshot

Stranger by Night (1994)
as Detective Larson

Julian Po (1997)
as Vern

Big Bad Love (2001)
as Mr. Aaron

Billy the Kid (1989)
as Rynerson

The Werewolf of Woodstock (1975)
as Moody

The Return of Josey Wales (1986)
as Josey Wales

The Dead One (2007)
as Sheriff Ezra Stone

Fighting Words (2006)
as Benny the Heckler

Storyville (1992)
as Michael Trevallian

The Evictors (1979)
as Ben Watkins

Hunters of the Reef (1978)
as Jim Spanner

Then Came Bronson (1969)
as Jim Bronson

Arizona Heat (1988)
as Larry Kapinski

Rainbow (1978)
as Roger Edens

The Idol (1966)
as Marco

Turnover Smith (1980)
as Lt. Brophy

Armchair Detective: Mystery at Malibu (1975)
as Private Eye

Wild Seed (1965)
as Bill "Fargo" Warren

Noble Things (2009)
as Pete Collins

French Quarter Undercover (1986)
as Det. Andre Des Moines

Fast Friends (1979)
as David York

Prime Suspect (1989)
as Bill Nevins

Out of Control (1992)
as Pearlmutter
Royce (1976)
as Blair Mabry

Spiker (1985)
as Coach Doames

Distant Early Warning (1975)
Actor





