Franklin Parker
Franklin Parker | |
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| Born | November 8, 1902 |
| Died | June 12, 1962 (aged 59) Hollywood, California, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1931–1955 |
Franklin Parker (November 8, 1902 – June 12, 1962), also known as Frank Parker or Franklyn Parker, was an American character actor who appeared in over 100 films during his twenty-five year career. Born in Fillmore, Missouri on November 8, 1902,[1] he began his show business career on the vaudeville and Broadway stages, where he proved himself an admirable singer. During those years he would often be billed as Pinky.[2] His final screen performance was on television, on The Donna Reed Show in 1961, where he was credited as Franklin Pinky Parker.[3] His film career included appearances in such classic films as They Were Expendable, It's a Wonderful Life, Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, Mighty Joe Young, and Pat and Mike.[4] Occasionally he would have a larger role, such as the lead in the 1935 film, Sweet Surrender.[5] He died of a heart attack in Hollywood, California on June 12, 1962.[1]
Filmography
[edit]- Millie (1931) as Spring
- Two Seconds (1932) as Reporter
- Behind Jury Doors (1932) as Casey
- Honor of the Press (1932) as Sorrell Simpson
- The All American (1932) - Radio announcer
- Frisco Jenny (1933) as Martel
- Blood Money (1933) as man in district attorney's office
- Hell and High Water (1933) (uncredited)
- The Past of Mary Holmes (1933) as Brooks
- He Couldn't Take It (1933) as Radio announcer
- Her Resale Value (1933) as Truex
- Picture Brides (1933) as Bill
- Operator 13 (1934) as John Hay
- When Strangers Meet (1934) as Ed. Mason
- Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round (1934) as Frank
- Woman Unafraid (1934) as Henchman Randall
- No More Women (1934) as Reporter
- Chained (1934) as Third mate
- I'll Tell the World (1934) as News editor
- Romance in the Rain (1934) as Master of ceremonies
- Let 'Em Have It (1935) as Mike
- The Woman in Red (1935) as Reporter
- It Happened in New York (1935) as Reporter
- Sweet Surrender (1935) as Danny O'Day
- Straight from the Heart (1935) as Reporter
- Manhattan Moon (1935)
- The Return of Jimmy Valentine (1936) as Grogan
- Fury (1936) as Cameraman
- The Preview Murder Mystery (1936) as Cutter
- I'd Give My Life (1936) (uncredited)
- Small Town Girl (1936) as Reporter
- F-Man (1936) as Craig
- Career Woman (1936) as Reporter—Clarkdale
- Hollywood Boulevard (1936) as Workman—Brown Derby
- Anything Goes (1936) as Reporter
- Born to Dance (1936) as Reporter
- Crash Donovan (1936) as Peanut vendor
- The Gorgeous Hussy (1936) as Leader of mob
- All American Chump (1936) as Photographer
- Charlie Chan on Broadway (1937) as Reporter
- Wells Fargo (1937) as Reporter
- Angel's Holiday (1937) as Reporter
- Night Club Scandal (1937) as Reporter
- I Cover the War (1937) as Parker
- Borrowing Trouble (1937) as Harris
- True Confession (1937) as Reporter
- Time Out for Romance (1937) as Reporter
- Mr. Moto's Gamble (1938) as Reporter
- Joy of Living (1938) as Producer
- Too Hot to Handle (1938) as Attendant
- Walking Down Broadway (1938) as Photographer
- Give Me a Sailor (1938) as Reporter
- The Higgins Family (1938) as Reynard
- Trade Winds (1938) as Detective Squad member
- Sinners in Paradise (1938) as Operator
- Men with Wings (1938) as Mail truck driver
- Cipher Bureau (1938) as Announcer
- Young Dr. Kildare (1938) as Reporter
- Eternally Yours (1939) as Croupier
- Unmarried (1939) as Announcer
- Invitation to Happiness (1939) as Reporter
- The Man They Could Not Hang (1939) as Second reporter
- The Spirit of Culver (1939) as Railroad ticket agent
- Little Accident (1939) as Cameraman
- Queen of the Mob (1940) as Filling station attendant
- The Man Who Wouldn't Talk (1940) as Reporter
- Harmon of Michigan (1941) as Bates
- Lucky Legs (1942) as Real estate salesman
- Corvette K-225 (1943) as Captain
- The Good Fellows (1943) as Davis
- Salute for Three (1943) as Radio official
- The Impostor (1944) as Cashier
- Follow the Boys (1944) as man in office
- Ladies Courageous (1944) as Steward
- Slightly Terrific (1944) as Marty
- Three of a Kind (1944) as McGinty
- Wilson (1944) as Reporter
- Captain Eddie (1945) as Shelby
- The Dolly Sisters (1945) as Reporter
- I'll Tell the World (1945) as Character
- See My Lawyer (1945) as Bailiff
- Sunset in El Dorado (1945) as Conductor
- They Were Expendable (1945) as Navy officer
- The Blue Dahlia (1946) as Police stenographer
- The Man Who Dared (1946) as Andy White
- It's a Wonderful Life (1946) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Blaze of Noon (1947) as Jenkins
- Living in a Big Way (1947) as Reporter
- Suddenly, It's Spring (1947) as Reporter
- The Senator Was Indiscreet (1948) as Reporter
- Good Sam (1948) as Photographer
- Mickey (1948) as Cathy's father
- Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) as Simpson
- On an Island with You (1948) as Lieutenant technical advisor
- Abandoned (1949) as Plainclothesman
- That Wonderful Urge (1949) as Reporter
- Mighty Joe Young (1949) as Photographer
- Tell It to the Judge (1949) as Outgoing reporter
- The Undercover Man (1949) as Minor Role (uncredited)
- Yes Sir, That's My Baby (1949) as State coach
- The Jackpot (1950) as Poker player
- Tales of the West 1 (1950) as Pete Green
- Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951) as Photographer
- Ace in the Hole (1951) as Reporter
- All That I Have (1951) as Joe, Rewrite Man
- Close to My Heart (1951) as Clerk
- Come Fill the Cup (1951) as Bald man
- Lightning Strikes Twice (1951) as Guard
- Flesh and Fury (1952) as Inspector
- The Narrow Margin (1952) as Telegraph attendant
- Pat and Mike (1952)
- Bugles in the Afternoon (1952) as Minor Role (uncredited)
- The Mississippi Gambler (1953) as Bartender
- Paris Follies of 1956 (1955) as himself
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Franklin Parker". Find a Grave. Archived from the original on October 17, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ^ Erickson, Hal. "Franklin Parker Biography". Allmovie.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ^ "The Merry Month of April". tv.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2014.
- ^ a b "Franklin Parker". American Film Institute. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
- ^ "Sweet Surrender: Detail View". American Film Institute. Archived from the original on March 30, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
External links
[edit]- Franklin Parker at the Internet Broadway Database
- Franklin Parker at IMDb
- Franklin Parker at the TCM Movie Database
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