Larry Parks

Larry Parks

Actor Dec 13 (died age 60) Olathe, Kansas, USA 1941–1999 (58 year career)
6.0 avg rating

Biography

Samuel Klausman Lawrence Parks was born in Olathe, Kansas, on December 13, 1914, of German and Irish descent. As a child growing up in Joliet, Illinois, he was plagued by a variety of illnesses, including rheumatic fever, but persevered with physical exercise and sheer strength of will. Majoring in science at the University of Illinois, his plans to become a doctor dissolved when, to the dismay of his parents, he found a passionate sideline in college dramatics. He began appearing in touring sho…

Known For

Filmography

Acting (41)

·

Movies (39)

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Mystery of the Blues

1999

as Charles McArthur

5.7
Freud: The Secret Passion

Freud: The Secret Passion

1962

as Dr. Joseph Breuer

6.5
Tiger by the Tail

Tiger by the Tail

1955

as John Desmond

5.6
Love Is Better Than Ever

Love Is Better Than Ever

1952

as Jud Parker

6.1
Emergency Wedding

Emergency Wedding

1950

as Peter Judson Kirk Jr.

5.5
Jolson Sings Again

Jolson Sings Again

1949

as Al Jolson / Himself

6.0
The Swordsman

The Swordsman

1948

as Alexander MacArden

The Gallant Blade

The Gallant Blade

1948

as Lt. David Picard

6.0
Down to Earth

Down to Earth

1947

as Danny Miller

5.9
The Jolson Story

The Jolson Story

1946

as Al Jolson

6.6
Renegades

Renegades

1946

as Ben Dembrow / Ben Taylor

5.2
Counter-Attack

Counter-Attack

1945

as Kirichenko

6.1
The Black Parachute

The Black Parachute

1944

as Michael Lindley

5.5
Sergeant Mike

Sergeant Mike

1944

as Pvt. Tom Allen

5.0
She's a Sweetheart

She's a Sweetheart

1944

as Rocky Hill

Hey, Rookie

Hey, Rookie

1944

as Jim Leighter

The Racket Man

The Racket Man

1944

as Larry Lake

7.0
Stars on Parade

Stars on Parade

1944

as Danny Davis

Power of the Press

Power of the Press

1943

as Jerry Purvis (uncredited)

6.2
Is Everybody Happy?

Is Everybody Happy?

1943

as Jerry Stewart

The Deerslayer

The Deerslayer

1943

as Jingo-Good

7.0
Destroyer

Destroyer

1943

as Ens. Johnson (uncredited)

6.6
Reveille with Beverly

Reveille with Beverly

1943

as Eddie Ross

7.0
North of the Rockies

North of the Rockies

1942

as Jim Bailey

Hello, Annapolis

Hello, Annapolis

1942

as Paul Herbert

10.0
Atlantic Convoy

Atlantic Convoy

1942

as Gregory

5.3
Canal Zone

Canal Zone

1942

as Recruit Kincaid

5.5
You Were Never Lovelier

You Were Never Lovelier

1942

as Tony - Lita's Boyfriend (uncredited)

7.0
A Man's World

A Man's World

1942

as Chick O'Driscoll

6.0
They All Kissed the Bride

They All Kissed the Bride

1942

as Joe Krim

5.8
Blondie Goes to College

Blondie Goes to College

1942

as Rusty Bryant

6.4
The Boogie Man Will Get You

The Boogie Man Will Get You

1942

as Bill Layden

6.1
Submarine Raider

Submarine Raider

1942

as Sparksie

5.0
Alias Boston Blackie

Alias Boston Blackie

1942

as Joe Trilby

5.4
Harmon of Michigan

Harmon of Michigan

1941

as Harvey

5.0
Mystery Ship

Mystery Ship

1941

as Tommy Baker

Harvard Here I Come

Harvard Here I Come

1941

as Eddie Spellman

5.0
Three Girls About Town

Three Girls About Town

1941

as Reporter

5.3
Honolulu Lu

Honolulu Lu

1941

as Sailor

4.2