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JamesG · 05-10-2017, 01:01 PM

Film and TV Character Actor Michael Parks Dies at 77
by Etan Vlessing
5/10/17

Michael Parks, the veteran Hollywood character actor who appeared in Kill Bill, Django Unchained and Red State, has died. He was 77.

His passing on May 10 was confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter by his agent, Jane Schulman of Vesta Talent Agency. The cause of death was not disclosed.

During his busy Hollywood career, Parks appeared in movies by auteur directors like Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez and Kevin Smith, who paid tribute to the veteran actor on Wednesday via Instagram.

"Michael was, and will likely forever remain, the best actor I've ever known. I wrote both #RedState and @tuskthemovie FOR Parks, I loved his acting so much," Smith wrote. "He was, hands-down, the most incredible thespian I ever had the pleasure to watch perform. And Parks brought out the absolute best in me every time he got near my set."

Parks is survived by his wife, Oriana Parks, whom he married in 1997, and a son, the actor James Parks.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...-at-77-1002186

Retro4Life · 05-10-2017, 01:15 PM

Parks was the star of Then Came Bronson, and had a guest starring role on Twin Peaks.

RIP

Zoneboy · 05-10-2017, 01:34 PM

So be it.

Michael.

dwayne7 · 05-10-2017, 01:39 PM

Rest in peace.

Edison · 05-10-2017, 03:17 PM

Gonna get out and play

AB · 05-10-2017, 05:24 PM

Rest in peace Michael. I remember watching him on Then Came Bronson riding around on his motorcycle, and thought he was so cool.

Torgo · 05-10-2017, 05:40 PM

One of the greats, he has a long history with Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. And he was fantastic in Kevin Smith's Red State, and the best part of Tusk.
Also in some lesser known 70's flicks like The Evictors, and Love and the Midnight Auto Supply.

05-10-2017, 01:01 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,135	Michael Parks Dies at 77 Film and TV Character Actor Michael Parks Dies at 77 by Etan Vlessing 5/10/17 Michael Parks, the veteran Hollywood character actor who appeared in Kill Bill, Django Unchained and Red State, has died. He was 77. His passing on May 10 was confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter by his agent, Jane Schulman of Vesta Talent Agency. The cause of death was not disclosed. During his busy Hollywood career, Parks appeared in movies by auteur directors like Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez and Kevin Smith, who paid tribute to the veteran actor on Wednesday via Instagram. "Michael was, and will likely forever remain, the best actor I've ever known. I wrote both #RedState and @tuskthemovie FOR Parks, I loved his acting so much," Smith wrote. "He was, hands-down, the most incredible thespian I ever had the pleasure to watch perform. And Parks brought out the absolute best in me every time he got near my set." Parks is survived by his wife, Oriana Parks, whom he married in 1997, and a son, the actor James Parks. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...-at-77-1002186 Attached Images

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Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	Parks was the star of Then Came Bronson, and had a guest starring role on Twin Peaks. RIP
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Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,391	So be it. Michael.
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05-10-2017, 05:40 PM	#7
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,036	One of the greats, he has a long history with Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez. And he was fantastic in Kevin Smith's Red State, and the best part of Tusk. Also in some lesser known 70's flicks like The Evictors, and Love and the Midnight Auto Supply.
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05-10-2017, 01:39 PM	#4
dwayne7 Banned Banned!! Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 10, 2015 Posts: 43	Rest in peace.

05-10-2017, 05:24 PM	#6
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Rest in peace Michael. I remember watching him on Then Came Bronson riding around on his motorcycle, and thought he was so cool.