
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

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

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

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

Argo (2012)
as Jack Kirby

Death Proof (2007)
as Earl McGraw

Planet Terror (2007)
as Earl McGraw

Tusk (2014)
as Howard Howe

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

Blood Father (2016)
as Preacher

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

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

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

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

Red State (2011)
as Pastor Abin Cooper

The Listening (2006)
as James Wagley

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

Wicked (1998)
as Detective Boland

Deceiver (1997)
as Dr. Banyard

North Sea Hijack (1980)
as Harold Shulman

We Are What We Are (2013)
as Doc Barrow

The Hitman (1991)
as Ronny 'Del' Delaney

Caged Fury (1990)
as Mr. Collins

Greater (2016)
as Leo

Sorceress (1995)
as Stan Latarga

The Last Hard Men (1976)
as Noel Nye

13 Moons (2002)
as Bartender

The Savage Bees (1977)
as Dr. Jeff DuRand

Dial M for Murder (1981)
as Max Halliday

Breakthrough (1979)
as Sergeant Anderson

Sidewinder 1 (1977)
as J.W. Wyatt

Nightmare Beach (1989)
as Doc Willet

Pines (2022)
as Harrison

Chase (1985)
as Larry Butler

Club Life (1986)
as Tank

Between Friends (1973)
as Tony

Stranger on the Run (1967)
as Vince McKay

Bullfighter (2000)
as Cordobes

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

Three Priests (2008)
as Jacob

Stranger by Night (1994)
as Detective Larson

Hard Country (1981)
as Royce

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

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

Julian Po (1997)
as Vern

Full Tilt Boogie (1998)
as Self

The Librarians (2004)
as William Clark

Storyville (1992)
as Michael Trevallian

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

Miracle at Sage Creek (2005)
as Justice Stanley

Niagara, Niagara (1998)
as Walter

Stamp of a Killer (1987)
Actor

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

One Night with You (2006)
as Hunter Burnell

Big Bad Love (2001)
as Mr. Aaron

SeaQuest DSV (1993)
as George Le Chein

Savannah Smiles (1982)
as Lt. Savage

Reward (1980)
as Michael Dolan

The Happening (1967)
as Sureshot

Turnover Smith (1980)
as Lt. Brophy

The Young Lawyers (1969)
as Ron Baron

Then Came Bronson (1969)
as Jim Bronson

Night Cries (1978)
as Mitch Haskins

The Idol (1966)
as Marco

The Queen of Hollywood Blvd (2018)
as Chet Fuller

Love and the Midnight Auto Supply (1977)
as Duke

Escape from Bogen County (1977)
as Jack Kern

Perilous Voyage (1976)
as Antonio DeLeon

Fighting Words (2006)
as Benny the Heckler

The Dead One (2007)
as Sheriff Ezra Stone

Rainbow (1978)
as Roger Edens

Noble Things (2009)
as Pete Collins

The Evictors (1979)
as Ben Watkins

The China Lake Murders (1990)
as Officer Donnelly

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

Murder at the World Series (1977)
as Larry Marshall

Arizona Heat (1988)
as Larry Kapinski

The Werewolf of Woodstock (1975)
as Moody

Fast Friends (1979)
as David York

A Hatful of Rain (1968)
as Johnny Pope

Hunters of the Reef (1978)
as Jim Spanner

Prime Suspect (1989)
as Bill Nevins

Out of Control (1992)
as Pearlmutter

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

Wild Seed (1965)
as Bill "Fargo" Warren

Can Ellen Be Saved? (1974)
as Joseph

The Return of Josey Wales (1986)
as Josey Wales
Royce (1976)
as Blair Mabry

Spiker (1985)
as Coach Doames

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

Distant Early Warning (1975)
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