In Tarantinos cult-classic film From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money, Parks played Texas Ranger Edgar McGraw. The character actor got his big break in 1960s countercultural roles. Here is all you want to know, and more! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Michael Parks was also originally supposed to star in Yoga Hosers, but for health reasons, he wasn't able to take the part. The actor died this morning, though the official cause of his death has not yet been confirmed.. It makes you bring your game. Each turned to Parks again and again for meaty supporting roles. Career and Net Worth In 1961, he played the role of a nephew of George MacMichael on the ABC sitcom 'The Real McCoys. EFX Group, Inc. (as Mike Deak) For the series, Parks, who recorded a number of albums throughout his career, sang the popular closing theme song, "Long Lonesome Highway. Biography - A Short Wiki Actor who appeared in television series including Perry Mason, The Colbys, and Twin Peaks, as well as movies by Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. He was discovered by the actor Frank Silvera while performing with a theatre group in Hermosa Beach, on Los Angeles South Bay coast, in 1958. All rights reserved. Market data provided by Factset. "I wrote both 'Red State' and 'Tusk' for Parks, I loved his acting so much. R.I.P. James played the role of Mack Rattray on True Blood. Parks died on May 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, at the age of 77. He is repped by GVA Talent Agency and David Styne. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Mack, a drug dealer specializing in Vampire Blood, made his debut in Strange Love and met his demise in The First Date. Both men are total professionals, he explains. Parks worked with Kevin Smith on his movies Red State and Tusk, which Smith says he wrote specifically for the actor. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. ", "Michael was, and will likely forever remain, the best actor I've ever known," Smith wrote on Instagram. The characters father, Earl McGraw, was played by his real-life father. His death also was announced on social media Wednesday by Parks' Tusk and Red State director, Kevin Smith,who hailed him as his "cinematic muse" and "the best actor I've ever known. He was, hands-down, the most incredible thespian I ever had the pleasure to watch perform. The tv actor Michael Parks died at the age of 77. It's a mindless action film meant solely for Tarantino fans. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. And Parks brought out the absolute best in me every time he got near my set.". 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"I wrote both 'Red State' and 'Tusk' for Parks, I loved his acting so much. Austin's hottest DJ, Jungle Julia, sets out into the night to unwind with her two friends Shanna and Arlene. No cause of death was announced. He is survived by his wife, Oriana Parks, whom he married in 1997, and his son. He elevated any flick or TV show he was in and elevated every director he ever acted for. Powered by. Kevin Smith paid tribute to his friend on Facebook today, echoing Tarantinos sentiments: I hate to report that my cinematic muse Michael Parkshas passed away. "He's sexy and amazing and a really good actor. I saw him in Kevin Smith's Red State as this crazy preacher." According to his IMDB bio, James began his training in classical acting, focusing on Shakespearean theater. Smith on Wednesday called him "my cinematic muse. The song playing in the scene is an altered version of "Down in Mexico" by The Coasters. Parks was briefly married while 16 years old to Louise Johnson, with whom he had a daughter. It took me 15 years but my dream came true on Red State (for which Parks won Best Actor at the @sitgesfestival) and then again years later with #tusk. Sign up for our Email Newsletters here. For the first five seasons, it received critical acclaim, but when showrunner Alan Ball was replaced, its ratings started to dip. He is survived by his wife, Oriana Parks, and his son, actor James Parks. He died on Tuesday in Los Angeles, his agent, Jane Schulman, said on Wednesday. Parks was in Heaven that day, sharing the screen with another brilliant actor and creating an unforgettable performance. There is no specific cause of his death. And Parks brought out the absolute best in me every time he got near my set.". He is survived by his wife, Oriana Parks, whom he married in 1997, and his son. He was, hands-down, the most incredible thespian I ever had the pleasure to watch perform. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Parks' agent confirmed the actor's death to The Hollywood Reporter, though a cause of death was not revealed. Two separate sets of voluptuous women are stalked at different times by a scarred stuntman who uses his "death proof" cars to execute his murderous plans. You're a cool bloke. In Austin, Texas, the girlfriends Julia, Arlene and Shanna meet in a bar to drink, smoke and make out with their boyfriends before traveling alone to Lake LBJ to spend the weekend together. It stars Pierce Brosnan as Eli McCullough, a cattle baron who befriends Niles over the course of the series. I wrote both #RedState and @tuskthemovie FOR Parks, I loved his acting so much. All of us here on BD send our deepest condolences to Parks family and friends. Ill see you farther along. What is the streaming release date of Death Proof (2007) in the United States? U.S. National Parks experienced 2,727 visitor deaths from 2007 to 2018 . He elevated any flick or TV show he was in and elevated every director he ever acted for. Michael Parks as a menacing preacher in the film Red State, 2011, directed by Kevin Smith, who considered Parks to be the best actor he had ever known. NEW YORK -- Michael Parks, most recently known for his roles in movies by Quentin Tarantino and Kevin Smith, has died at 77. Genre actor and Quentin Tarantino favorite Michael Parks has passed away at the age of 77. Legal Statement. First published on May 10, 2017 / 1:14 PM. From the moment I saw him steal the opening scene of #fromdusktildawn at an advance screening at the Sunset 5 back in the mid-90s, I said to @samosier Could you imagine what it must be like to work with a Yoda of acting like that guy? You will be missed. He was born in Corona, California and his father was a truck driver. Though the star overcame a horrific childhood and rose to fame with his direction of Little House on the Prairie and Highway to Heaven, his dark demons never left him. In middle age he was. Michael Parks, longtime Hollywood mainstay and beloved character actor and singer, has passed away at the age of 77. Director Kevin Smith remembered the actor in a post on Instagram writing, "Michael was, and will likely forever remain, the best actor I've ever known. I gotta write for him one day. It took me 15 years but my dream came true on Red State (for which Parks won Best Actor at the @sitgesfestival) and then again years later with #tusk. He returned to television in 1973 and appeared occasionally in movies, among them North Sea Hijack (1980) starring Roger Moore, and the thriller Storyville (1992) with James Spader. John Huston directed Parks as Adam in The Bible (also 1966); in the same year, Parks was said to be one of the pall-bearers at Lenny Bruces funeral. 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. Editor in Chief of Bloody Disgusting. He. For the series, Parks, who recorded a number of albums throughout his career, sang the popular closing theme song, "Long Lonesome Highway. Michael Parks, a prolific character actor and a favorite of directors Quentin Tarantino and Kevin Smith, died Tuesday, May 10, 2017 in Los Angeles. People died of natural causes, of suicide, and for many, accidents. Inside, the girls are approached by Jungle Julia's friend. Farewell, old friend. Both roles were written especially for him by Smith, who said: He will take a page of dialogue and deliver it in a different way than anybody else., Parks had appeared earlier as the mobster and drug-runner Jean Renault in David Lynchs cult television series Twin Peaks (199091), but his career resurgence really began after a scene-stealing appearance in the vampire movie From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), directed by Rodriguez and written by Tarantino, who also starred in the film alongside George Clooney. His actor son, James Parks, often joined him, playing McGraw's son Edgar. Other noteworthy performances from Michael Parks include his work in Argo, Twin Peaks and Walker Texas Ranger. The driver watches the girls and then speeds off down the road. At least two of his recent films are in post-production, according to his lengthyIMDb page. All Rights Reserved. Parks is survived by his wife and his son, James, who followed in his fathers footsteps by pursuing what is now a successful career in the entertainment industry. You will be redirected back to your article in, Get The Latest IndieWire Alerts And Newsletters Delivered Directly To Your Inbox. Michael Parks is survived by his wife Oriana and son James, who he had the chance to work with on Kill Bill and Death Proof. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File). Interviews with leading film and TV creators about their process and craft. I wrote both #RedState and @tuskthemovie FOR Parks, I loved his acting so much, Smith wrote. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. Smith gave Parks the largest roles of the trio, including his 2014 film "Tusk," which paired him with Johnny Depp, and 2011's "Red State," as a preacher. Tarantino cast him in multiple roles in both parts of "Kill Bill" and his "Death Proof" half of 2007's "Grindhouse.". Legal Statement. Okay Quentin, I get it! Sometimes, the characters followed Parks from filmmaker to filmmaker. He was 77. Further roles followed on films as diverse as The Last Hard Men, The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover, and Savannah Smiles., READ MORE: Reservoir Dogs Reunion: Quentin Tarantino Says Wes Craven Walked Out of His Mafioso Masterpiece. She noted he was a friend to such varied celebrities as Jean Renoir,Johnny Cashand Lenny Bruce, for whom he was a pallbearer. The same charges were levelled at his performance in The Idol (1966), a melodrama in which he played a young man who seduces his friends mother (Jennifer Jones). Hospital scene in the movie Death ProofCast in scene:Michael Parker as Earl McGrawJames parks as Edgar McGrawMarley Shelton as Dr. Dakota Block - McGraw Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. He also played an ageing Mexican pimp in Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004). You like cool music, cool films and cool people. Austin's hottest DJ, Jungle Julia, sets out into the night to unwind with her two friends Shanna and Arlene. NEW YORK (AP) Michael Parks, a prolific character actor who found early fame in 1960s countercultural roles and later became a favorite of directors including Quentin Tarantino and Kevin Smith, has died. Michael was, and will likely for ever remain, the best actor Ive ever known, said Smith, who directed him as a menacing preacher in Red State (2011) and as a sinister seaman with a bizarre walrus fixation in Tusk (2014). Dean, to whom he bore some resemblance, was a name routinely invoked by reviewers, and Parks even claimed that the more famous actors reputation for surliness had a bad effect on his own prospects. Earl McGraw: James Parks . ", Michael Parks and his son James Parks perform in 2003 in "Kill Bill. "I hate to report that my cinematic muse #michaelparks has passed away. 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