Michael Parks
Known for
An American character actor and singer prized by directors for his weathered gravitas. Michael Parks was a favourite of Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez, playing Texas Ranger Earl McGraw in 'From Dusk Till Dawn' (1996) and both volumes of 'Kill Bill' (2003, 2004), and the seductive brothel-keeper Esteban Vihaio in the latter. Born in California and working until his death in 2017, he brought a hypnotic, drawling menace to his roles, a cult favourite whose late-career performances in independent film cemented his reputation.
Michael Parks
63 Movies
18 Series
An American character actor and singer prized by directors for his weathered gravitas. Michael Parks was a favourite of Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez, playing Texas Ranger Earl McGraw in 'From Dusk Till Dawn' (1996) and both volumes of 'Kill Bill' (2003, 2004), and the seductive brothel-keeper Esteban Vihaio in the latter. Born in California and working until his death in 2017, he brought a hypnotic, drawling menace to his roles, a cult favourite whose late-career performances in independent film cemented his reputation.
Movies
Plays The LeQuint Dickey Mining Co. Employee
Django Unchained
2012
Plays Earl McGraw
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
2003
Plays Earl McGraw / Esteban Vihaio
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
2011
Plays Earl McGraw / Esteban Vihaio
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
2004
Plays Texas Ranger Earl McGraw
From Dusk Till Dawn
1996
Plays Earl McGraw
Death Proof
2007
Plays Jack Kirby
Argo
2012
Plays Earl McGraw
Planet Terror
2007
Plays Howard Howe
Tusk
2014
Plays Henry Craig
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
2007
Plays Earl McGraw (segments "Death Proof" / "Planet Terror")
Grindhouse
2007
Plays Stan Latarga
Sorceress
1995
Plays James Wagley
The Listening
2006
Plays Adam
The Bible: In the Beginning...
1966
Plays Preacher
Blood Father
2016
Plays Pastor Abin Cooper
Red State
2011
Plays Tommy O'Shea
Death Wish V: The Face of Death
1994
Plays Fritz Tremor
Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball
2010
Plays Ronny 'Del' Delaney
The Hitman
1991
Plays Detective Boland
Wicked
1998
Plays Mr. Collins
Caged Fury
1990
Plays Harold Shulman
North Sea Hijack
1980
Plays Ambrose Bierce
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter
2000
Plays Noel Nye
The Last Hard Men
1976
Plays Tank
Club Life
1986
Plays Doc Barrow
We Are What We Are
2013
Plays Jacob
Three Priests
2008
Plays Dr. Banyard
Deceiver
1997
Plays Sergeant Anderson
Breakthrough
1979
Plays Leo
Greater
2016
Plays Royce
Hard Country
1981
Plays Duke
Love and the Midnight Auto Supply
1977
Plays Justice Stanley
Miracle at Sage Creek
2005
Plays Doc Willet
Nightmare Beach
1989
Plays Bartender
13 Moons
2002
Plays Lt. Savage
Savannah Smiles
1982
Plays Bus Riley
Bus Riley's Back in Town
1965
Plays Vern
Julian Po
1997
Plays Mr. Aaron
Big Bad Love
2001
Plays William Clark
The Librarians
2004
Plays Detective Larson
Stranger by Night
1994
Plays Robert F. Kennedy
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover
1977
Plays Michael Trevallian
Storyville
1992
Plays Chet Fuller
The Queen of Hollywood Blvd
2018
Plays Ben Watkins
The Evictors
1979
Plays Bill Nevins
Prime Suspect
1989
Plays Walter
Niagara, Niagara
1998
Plays Pete Collins
Noble Things
2009
Plays Cordobes
Bullfighter
2000
Plays Sureshot
The Happening
1967
TV Shows
Plays Jim Bronson
Then Came Bronson
1969
Plays Jean Renault
Twin Peaks
1990
Plays Caleb Hooks
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
Plays Ben Aaron
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays George Le Chein
seaQuest DSV
1993
Plays Cal Leonard
Perry Mason
1957
Plays Park
Gunsmoke
1955
Plays Logan
The Equalizer
1985
Plays Juanito
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
1956
Plays Benny Dickson
Channing
1963
Plays Skip Baxter
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962
Plays Cash McCullough
War of the Worlds
1988
Plays Gregory Wade
Arrest and Trial
1963
Plays Terry Purvis
Ellery Queen
1975
Plays Ty
The Asphalt Jungle
1961
Plays Frank
McCloud
1970
Plays Johnny Blaine
The Detectives
1959
Plays Jack McVey
Police Woman
1974
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Full Filmography
The Queen of Hollywood Blvd
Chet Fuller
2018
Film
Greater
Leo
2016
Film
Blood Father
Preacher
2016
Film
Tusk
Howard Howe
2014
Film
We Are What We Are
Doc Barrow
2013
Film
Django Unchained
The LeQuint Dickey Mining Co. Employee
2012
Film
Argo
Jack Kirby
2012
Film
Red State
Pastor Abin Cooper
2011
Film
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
Earl McGraw / Esteban Vihaio
2011
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Michael Parks still alive?
Michael Parks passed away on May 9, 2017 at age 77.
What are the most famous roles of Michael Parks?
Michael Parks is best known for roles in Django Unchained, Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Kill Bill: Vol. 2.
How many movies has Michael Parks been in?
Over a 52-year career (since 1965), Michael Parks has appeared in 63 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was Michael Parks's first movie?
The career of Michael Parks began with Bus Riley's Back in Town (1965).
What is Michael Parks's most recent movie or series?
Michael Parks's most recent release is Walrus Yes: The Making of Tusk, which premiered on September 19, 2019.
What TV shows has Michael Parks appeared in?
On television, Michael Parks has appeared in Twin Peaks, Walker, Texas Ranger, Murder, She Wrote, seaQuest DSV.
Michael Parks
1940-04-24 · Corona, California, USA
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.Michael Parks, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.