Acting

Michael Parks

Born: April 24, 1940
Died: May 9, 2017 (aged 77)
Birthplace: Corona, California, USA
Credits: 136 titles

Biography

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.

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Latest project Best work, ranked IMDb

Signature work

Known For

Django Unchained

2012

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

2003

Kill Bill: Vol. 2

2004

Argo

2012

From Dusk Till Dawn

1996

Death Proof

2007

Planet Terror

2007

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

2007

Twin Peaks

1990

Grindhouse

2007

Tusk

2014

Blood Father

2016

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

2011

Red State

2011

We Are What We Are

2013

Walker, Texas Ranger

1993

Murder, She Wrote

1984

From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter

2000

Acting credits 136

Year	Title	Role
2025	Long Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks Film	Self (archival footage)
2022	Pines Film	Harrison
2019	Walrus Yes: The Making of Tusk Film	Self
2018	The Queen of Hollywood Blvd Film	Chet Fuller
2016	Greater Film	Leo
2016	Blood Father Film	Preacher
2014	Tusk Film	Howard Howe
2013	We Are What We Are Film	Doc Barrow
2012	Django Unchained Film	The LeQuint Dickey Mining Co. Employee
2012	Argo Film	Jack Kirby
2011	Red State Film	Pastor Abin Cooper
2011	Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Film	Earl McGraw / Esteban Vihaio
2010	Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball Film	Fritz Tremor
2009	Noble Things Film	Pete Collins
2008	Three Priests Film	Jacob
2007	The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford Film	Henry Craig
2007	Death Proof Film	Earl McGraw
2007	Planet Terror Film	Earl McGraw
2007	Grindhouse Film	Earl McGraw (segments "Death Proof" / "Planet Terror")
2007	The Dead One Film	Sheriff Ezra Stone
2006	Fighting Words Film	Benny the Heckler
2006	One Night with You Film	Hunter Burnell
2006	The Listening Film	James Wagley
2005	Miracle at Sage Creek Film	Justice Stanley
2004	The Librarians Film	William Clark
2004	Kill Bill: Vol. 2 Film	Earl McGraw / Esteban Vihaio
2003	Kill Bill: Vol. 1 Film	Earl McGraw
2002	13 Moons Film	Bartender
2001	Big Bad Love Film	Mr. Aaron
2000	Bullfighter Film	Cordobes
2000	From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter Film	Ambrose Bierce
1998	Full Tilt Boogie Film	Self
1998	Niagara, Niagara Film	Walter
1998	Wicked Film	Detective Boland
1997	Julian Po Film	Vern
1997	Deceiver Film	Dr. Banyard
1996	From Dusk Till Dawn Film	Texas Ranger Earl McGraw
1995	Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart Film	Evan Powell
1995	Sorceress Film	Stan Latarga
1994	Stranger by Night Film	Detective Larson
1994	Death Wish V: The Face of Death Film	Tommy O'Shea
1993	SeaQuest DSV Film	George Le Chein
1993	seaQuest DSV TV	George Le Chein (1 ep)
1993	Walker, Texas Ranger TV	Caleb Hooks (2 ep)
1993	The Untouchables TV	(1 ep)
1992	Out of Control Film	Pearlmutter
1992	Storyville Film	Michael Trevallian
1991	The Hitman Film	Ronny 'Del' Delaney
1990	Shades of L.A. TV	(1 ep)
1990	Twin Peaks TV	Jean Renault (5 ep)
1990	Caged Fury Film	Mr. Collins
1990	The China Lake Murders Film	Officer Donnelly
1989	Nightmare Beach Film	Doc Willet
1989	Billy the Kid Film	Rynerson
1989	Prime Suspect Film	Bill Nevins
1988	War of the Worlds TV	Cash McCullough (1 ep)
1988	Arizona Heat Film	Larry Kapinski
1987	Stamp of a Killer Film
1986	The Return of Josey Wales Film	Josey Wales
1986	Club Life Film	Tank

Crew credits 2

Year	Title	Job
1990	Caged Fury Film	Associate Producer
1986	The Return of Josey Wales Film	Director