Parks also starred as a disillusioned, motorcycle-riding newsman in the 1969 series "Then Came Bronson." He is survived by his wife, Oriana Parks, and his son, actor James Parks. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Updated with details on a May 20 memorial service. Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! He was 77. Michael was, and will likely forever remain, the best actor I've ever known. The New York Times remarked on his considerable charm and appeal but complained about his James Dean mannerisms. They meet the former Hollywood stuntman Mike, who takes Pam out in his "death-proof" stunt car. Michael Parks, a veteran character actor memorable in a long career of quirky and award-winning films and TV shows, died Tuesday. I'll see you fartheralong", Schulman said Parks was known as "an actor's actor by his peers with a breadth of astonishing rangethat has allowed him to portray stunning contrasts sometimes in the same film, likein2014'sTusk, starring in dual roles as an erudite serial killer opposite Justin Longand as a feeble rube opposite Johnny Depp.". James will also be playing a role in the upcoming film Red State. Death Proof (2007) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 10 Video Games That Need a Live Action Adaptation. Smith on Wednesday called him "my cinematic muse. Michael Parks, Kill Bill & From Dusk Till Dawn Actor, Passes Away at 77, Warner Bros. CEO Says James Gunn's DCU Plans Are a 'Game Changer' for the Company, Jung So-mins Best Movies and TV Shows, Ranked, The 20 Best Movies With a Low Rotten Tomatoes Score. And also kind. He made his on-screen debut in 1990 in the Gerald McRaney TV movie Blind Vengeance. 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You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! 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). Like his father, James has worked with many famous film directors like Quentin Tarantino, Kevin Smith, and David Lynch. In the drama Bus Rileys Back in Town (1965), he played the title character, a young navy veteran struggling with civilian life. Born in Corona, south-east of Los Angeles, Parks worked in various jobs and was at one stage invited to play minor league baseball, an offer he turned down because it paid less than his job at that time, upholstering coffins. And Parks brought out the absolute best in me every time he got near my set.. Here's what Kevin Smith had to say about the late actor in his Instagram post. Smith on Wednesday called him "my cinematic muse. . Powered by. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. But really, I was just lucky to have known him at all. Other noteworthy performances from Michael Parks include his work in Argo, Twin Peaks and Walker Texas Ranger. 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. Covertly tracking their moves is Stuntman Mike, a scarred rebel leering from behind the wheel of his muscle car, revving just feet away. She did not specify the cause of death but answered, "Life," when asked why he died. ", He played the Canadian drug runner Jean Renault on David Lynch's "Twin Peaks. Editor in Chief of Bloody Disgusting. As they enter, Arlene sees a black car stopped in the middle of the street. In Tarantinos cult-classic film From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money, Parks played Texas Ranger Edgar McGraw. He. In a career that spanned six decades, Parks acted in more than 100 films and TV shows. Michael was, and will likely forever remain, the best actor Ive ever known. No cause of death was announced. He elevated any flick or TV show he was in and elevated every director he ever acted for. Smith directed Parks in both his Tusk and Red State, having relished the longtime actors career since first seeing him in Robert Rodriguezs From Dusk Till Dawn. Though Parks career stretched back to 1960, when he made his screen debut on TVs Zane Grey Theater, in recent years, the supporting standout had enjoyed a revival at the hands of both Quentin Tarantino (who Smith deemed Parks biggest fan) and Smith, who continued to craft roles for the singular actor. The actor quickly went from being one of the most sought after actors in the industry to not finding acting work for four years after Bronsons abrupt cancellation. And Parks brought out the absolute best in me every time he got near my set. He played Texas Ranger Earl McGraw in Rodriguez's "From Dusk Till Dawn," a role he reprised in "Kill Bill" and "Grindhouse." Legal Statement. Each turned to Parks again and again for meaty supporting roles. One of the most memorable scenes in Death Proof features a steamy lapdance that is given to Mike by Arlene (Vanessa Ferlito). Parks was briefly married while 16 years old to Louise Johnson, with whom he had a daughter. Only Michael Parks could have delivered the line Is man indeed a walrus at heart? and make it scary as fuck. He then worked prolifically in television from 1960 onwards, in series including Gunsmoke, Perry Mason, and the Alfred Hitchcock Hour. It stars Pierce Brosnan as Eli McCullough, a cattle baron who befriends Niles over the course of the series. Parks also starred as a disillusioned, motorcycle-riding newsman in the 1969 series "Then Came Bronson." "I wrote both 'Red State' and 'Tusk' for Parks, I loved his acting so much. You're a cool bloke. 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In 2015, he booked the role of stagecoach driver O.B. The news was shared on Instagram Wednesday afternoon by Kevin Smith, who worked with Parks on recent projects like Red State and Tusk. Parks made his acting debut in a small role in 1961 on the sitcom The Real McCoys . But really, I was just lucky to have known him at all. Parks movie credits included Ben Afflecks Argo, the horror/crime hybrid From Dusk Till Dawn and dual roles in the Kill Bill franchise as Texan Ranger Earl McGraw in the first film and Esteban Vihaio in the sequel. Browning made his directorial debut with 1973s sea lion movie Salty, and he notably also co-created the classic Flipper franchise. Causes of death on the death certificate represent a medical opinion that might vary . And Parks brought out the absolute best in me every time he got near my set. Fourteen months later, Mike turns up in Lebanon, Tennessee and chase Abernathy, Zo and Kim, but these girls are tough and decide to pay-back the attack. And Parks brought out the absolute best in me every time he got near my set. I hate to report that my cinematic muse #michaelparks has passed away. 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. . Most of his work, including a recurring role on the Dynasty spin-off The Colbys (1987), was confined to television, at least until Rodriguez and Tarantino revived interest in him. As the article shares, Once he made his view felt, both publically and privately, the wrath of Hollywood executives was, according to Parks, quiet yet vitriolic. Michael Parks and Jennifer Jones in The Idol, 1966, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. "I wrote both 'Red State' and 'Tusk' for Parks, I loved his acting so much. Actor Michael Parks arrives at the premiere of A24's "Tusk" at the Vista Theatre in 2014 in Los Angeles. She said he was in more than 100 films and TV shows over a 50-year career, starting as a contract player in 1961 in the ABC sitcom The Real McCoys. The actor died this morning, though the official cause of his death has not yet been confirmed. Here is all you want to know, and more! The Blackening Trailer Horror-Comedy Spoofs Slasher Tropes from a Black Perspective, Agent Elvis Trailer Elvis Gets Bloody in Netflixs Adult Animated Series on March 17th, From Season 2 Teaser Trailer Critically Acclaimed Series Returns to MGM+ in April. Tarantino cast him in his slavery thriller Django Unchained (also 2012). Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. He elevated any flick or TV show he was in and elevated every director he ever acted for. He was hands-down the most incredible thespian I ever had the pleasure to watch perform. Parks had movie-star looks but he preferred character roles, especially villains, Schulman said. He was 77. First published on May 10, 2017 / 1:14 PM. Austin's hottest DJ, Jungle Julia, sets out into the night to unwind with her two friends Shanna and Arlene. Is Stuntman Mike's reinforced 1969 Dodge Charger truly death-proof? "He's sexy and amazing and a really good actor. Ill see you farther along #KevinSmith #actor #genius #rip #walrusyes, A post shared by Kevin Smith (@thatkevinsmith) on May 10, 2017 at 8:13am PDT. Michael Parks (Getty) Veteran actor Michael Parks, known for his roles in the " Kill Bill " series, the 1990 TV series " Twin Peaks " and " Tusk " died at the age of 77 on Tuesday. Michael Parks, a prolific character actor and a favorite of directors Quentin Tarantino and Kevin Smith, died Tuesday, May 10, 2017 in Los Angeles. It wasnt until this film that I got to really be around him all the time., He also says that both Kurt Russell and Samuel L. Jackson were a joy to work with and complete professionals on set. The news was announced by filmmaker Kevin Smith, who took to his Instagram to sharethat the best actor Ive ever known and his cinematic muse, haddied. And Parks brought out the absolute best in me every time he got near my set.". He was, hands-down, the most incredible thespian I ever had the pleasure to watch perform. 1 and Kill Bill Vol. For the series, Parks, who recorded a number of albums throughout his career, sang the popular closing theme song, "Long Lonesome Highway. The character actor got his big break in 1960s countercultural roles. 1 and Vol. He had a successful music career, recording a series of albums in the late 1960s and early 70s and appearing on the Johnny Cash Show. According to the characters bio on AMCs website, Niles is a down-on-his-luck bar owner whose also a passionate member of the Law & Order league, which eventually turns into the Ku Klux Klan. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Parks was in Heaven that day, sharing the screen with another brilliant actor and creating an unforgettable performance. 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. Parks also appeared in Ben Affleck's Oscar-winning Argo. The 'Twin Peaks' and 'Kill Bill' star worked with filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez and Kevin Smith. He then went on to work steadily, in projects like Wild Seed, The Bible: In the Beginning, and movies like The Return of Josey Wales, which he starred in and directed. 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. The opening titles come up as Shanna (Jordan Ladd) and Arlene (Vanessa Ferlito) drive around in their car. In an interview with ScreenSlam, James spoke about what it was like scoring the role, describing it as an exceptional moment., He also reveals that it wasnt until The Hateful Eight that he really got know Tarantino well and begin to fully understand his process. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. Smith on Wednesday called him "my cinematic muse. Many of his early starring roles were in anti-establishment '60s-era films such as "Wild Seed," ''The Happening," with Anthony Quinn, and "Bus Riley's Back in Town," alongside Ann-Margret. Michael Parks, longtime Hollywood mainstay and beloved character actor and singer, has passed away at the age of 77. Ann Margret and Michael Parks rekindle a relationship after arriving home from the Navy in a scene from the 1964 film "Bus Riley's Back in Town. He could be mean, and people who knew him said [about me], Another James Dean, without even knowing me.. They cheer every time they see a billboard with Jungle Julia on it. Kevin Smith used his personal Instagram to break the news, announcing that Michael Parks was no longer with us. Over the four years it was on air, the HBO series garnered a handful of awards Anna Paquin, who played the lead, earned a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, and was nominated for a Saturn Award. He appeared in four episodes: If You Love Me, Why Am I Dyin?, The First Taste, Strange Love, and the original pilot. Parks was in Heaven that day, sharing the screen with another brilliant actor and creating an unforgettable performance. He is survived by his wife, Oriana Parks, whom he married in 1997, and his son. The Weird Walrus Fetish in Kevin Smiths Tusk [Horror Queers Podcast], Kevin Smiths First Horror Movie Red State is Even More Terrifyingly Relevant 10 Years Later, [R.I.P.] My heart goes out to James (Michael's son), Oriana (Michael's wife), Quentin Tarantino (Michael's biggest fan) and any movie or music lover who was ever dazzled by the talents of Michael Parks. Arlene gets after Jungle Julia for saying that on the air, but she says that if she doesn't do it, everyone will know that she's chicken shit. His response was to go to Mexico and chop wood for a living. According to his IMDB bio, James began his training in classical acting, focusing on Shakespearean theater. Ill see you farther along. Apart from acting, he writes for film and movie events for television. Gotham Knights Horror Icon Doug Bradley Playing Iconic DC Villain in The CW Series! ", He played the Canadian drug runner Jean Renault on David Lynch's "Twin Peaks. 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. Into the 70s and 80s, Michael Parks starred in Between Friends, Baretta, Fantasy Island, Dial M for Murder and The Return of Josey Wales, and he later played Jean Renault in David Lynchs Twin Peaks. But Parks was introduced to an entirely new generation when he played Texas Ranger Earl McGraw in From Dusk Till Dawn, a memorable role he reprised in both Kill Bill Vol. 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 Sitges Film Festival and then again years later with Tusk. (Getty). Each turned to Parks again and again for meaty supporting roles. Parks appeared in a number of films from the trio of filmmakers, including Tarantinos Kill Bill duo, the Grindhouse omnibus, Death Proof, Planet Terror, and Django Unchained. In 2012, he had a small but crucial role in Best Picture winner Argo., Parks upcoming slate includes a number of new offerings, fromOrson Oblowitzs crime drama The Queen of Hollywood Blvd. and a starring role in the animated short Other Fish.. "- Abernathy: You can't get around the fact that people who carry guns, tend to get shot more than people who don't. - Kim: And you can't get around the fact that if I go down to the laundry room in my building at midnight enough times, I might get my ass raped.". He was 77. He was, hands-down, the most incredible thespian I ever had the pleasure to watch perform. I gotta write for him one day." Browning later directed the movie Mr. No Legs (1978), centered on a man with shotguns built into his wheelchair. Michael Parks as Earl McGraw in From Dusk Till Dawn. 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. The Son, which can best be described as a western drama, premiered on April 8, 2017, and was developed by Meyer, Brian McGreevy, and Lee Shipman. That same year, he could be seen opposite Brad Pittand Casey AffleckinThe Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. His first screen roles included playing a nephew named Tom in 1961 on the ABC sitcom The Real McCoys and the role of Park on a 1962 Gunsmoke episode. ", Parks found perhaps his most famous parts in the 1990s thanks to the interest of Tarantino, Smith and Robert Rodriguez, the often connected independent filmmakers. Cause-of-death statements on death certificates capture the sequence of events leading to death, plus the time interval between the onset of each condition and death. Character actor Michael Parks has died after a career that lasted more than 50 years. ", Parks found perhaps his most famous parts in the 1990s thanks to the interest of Tarantino, Smith and Robert Rodriguez, the often connected independent filmmakers. Sign up for our Email Newsletters here. 2 and Kevin Smith film Tusk, died Tuesday at age 77.No cause of death was announced. If they do all that and call her "butterfly," then Arlene will give them a lap dance. Many of his early starring roles were in anti-establishment '60s-era films such as "Wild Seed," ''The Happening," with Anthony Quinn, and "Bus Riley's Back in Town," alongside Ann-Margret. In a career that spanned six decades, Parks acted in more than 100 films and TV shows. The slight plot for this self-indulgent cult film has a maniac middle-aged stuntman driver trying to kill hot young girls with his heavy-duty equipped specialty car. special makeup effects shop supervisor: K.N.B. They all make it apparent that Julia issued a challenge to her listeners about Arlene on the radio earlier. "I was so blessed to have worked with this bonafide genius," he wrote. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, He was born in Corona, California and his father was a truck driver. "I hate to report that my cinematic muse #michaelparks has passed away. Parks starred on Then Came Bronson, appeared on legal dramas like Perry Mason and Sam Benedict and had roles on the Dynasty spinoff series The Colbys and David Lynchs Twin Peaks, where he played the Canadian drug runner Jean Renault. His naturalism was just amazing to watch, said Rodriguez. In a career that spanned six decades, Parks acted in more than 100 films and TV shows. True Blood lasted four years and was comprised of 7 seasons. Youre not just showing up to work with anyone and theyre ready. His last completed film was the crime drama The Queen of Hollywood Blvd (2017). 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. My heart goes out to James (Michaels son), Oriana (Michaels wife), Quentin Tarantino (Michaels biggest fan) and any movie or music lover who was ever dazzled by the talents of Michael Parks. Actor James Parks (R) and guest attend the world premiere of The Hateful Eight presented by The Weinstein Company at ArcLight Cinemas Cinerama Dome on December 7, 2015 in Hollywood, California. Parks was born in Corona, Calif., on April 24, 1940. Michael Parks . 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. Some view him as a dangerous racist who should be avoided, while others consider him a friend, whose interests align with their own. Sign up for our Email Newsletters here. ", "Michael was, and will likely forever remain, the best actor I've ever known," Smith wrote on Instagram. He also played an ageing Mexican pimp in Kill Bill: Volume 2 (2004). He played the character in several other movies, including Kill Bill, Death Proof and Planet Terror. He is survived by his wife, Oriana, and his son, James, an actor who has also appeared in several Tarantino movies. Genre actor and Quentin Tarantino favorite Michael Parks has passed away at the age of 77. Parks early career was marked by a series of roles on television series like The Detectives, Perry Mason, 77 Sunset Strip, Wagon Train, Then Came Bronson, and Channing. He made the jump to film withBrian G. Huttons 1965 romantic drama, Wild Seed, which cast him as a mysterious, but good-hearted drifter. Bloody Disgusting has learned today that Ricou Browning, known for playing the titular Creature from the Black Lagoon in Universals original 1954 horror classic, has passed away this week at the age of 93. Parks recorded a number of albums for MGM, including Closing the Gap and Blue., In recent years, Parks enjoyed quite a resurgence, thanks to the attentions of directors like Smith, Tarantino, and Robert Rodriguez, who frequently cast him in beefy and compelling supporting roles. He travelled the US on a motorcycle as the hero of the television series Then Came Bronson (1969-70) and scored Billboard chart success with his recording of the theme song, Long Lonesome Highway. The actor lived a showbiz journey for about six decades and died on 9 May 2017 in Los Angeles, California, due to a natural cause. He was, hands-down, the most incredible thespian I ever had the pleasure to watch perform. Tarantino cast him in multiple roles in both parts of "Kill Bill" and his "Death Proof" half of 2007's "Grindhouse." Sometimes, the characters followed Mr. Market data provided by Factset. Each turned to Parks again and again for meaty supporting roles. From Dusk till Dawn actor Michael Parks has died at age 77. He was 77. "But really, I was just lucky to have known him at all. 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