Michael Parks

American actor (1940–2017)
Person human Q525318
Michael Parks
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Michael Parks

Summary

Michael Parks is a human[1]. His place of birth was Corona[2]. He was born on April 24, 1940[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on May 9, 2017[5]. He worked as an actor[6], singer[7], film director[8], and film producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,857 views/month, #5,665 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Michael Parks's place of birth was Corona[2].
  • Michael Parks died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Michael Parks was born on April 24, 1940[3].
  • Michael Parks died on May 9, 2017[5].
  • Among Michael Parks's spouses was Jan Moriarty[11].
  • A child of Michael Parks was James Parks[12].
  • Michael Parks held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Michael Parks's native language[14].
  • Michael Parks's professions included actor[6].
  • Michael Parks's professions included singer[7].
  • Michael Parks worked as a film director[8].
  • Michael Parks's professions included film producer[9].
  • Michael Parks received the Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award[15].
  • Michael Parks is recorded as male[16].
  • Michael Parks's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Michael Parks's genre is pop music[18].
  • Michael Parks's genre is country rock[19].
  • Michael Parks's Commons category is recorded as Michael Parks[20].
  • Michael Parks's family name is recorded as Parks[21].
  • Michael Parks's given name is recorded as Michael[22].
  • Michael Parks's instrument is recorded as voice[23].
  • Michael Parks's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Michael Parks's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Harry Samuel Parks'}[25].
  • Michael Parks's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Michael Parks'}[26].
  • Michael Parks's start of work period is recorded as 1960[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Corona[2], Michael Parks… he was born on April 24, 1940[3]. English was his native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], singer[7], film director[8], and film producer[9].

Recognition

Michael Parks received the Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award[15].

Personal Life

Michael Parks was married to Jan Moriarty[11]. A child of him was James Parks[12].

Death and Burial

Michael Parks died on May 9, 2017[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4].

Why It Matters

Michael Parks ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,857 views/month, #5,665 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Michael Parks born?

Michael Parks's place of birth was Corona[2].

Where did Michael Parks die?

Michael Parks passed away in Los Angeles[4].

Who was Michael Parks married to?

Michael Parks's spouses include Jan Moriarty[11].

What did Michael Parks do for work?

Michael Parks worked as actor[6], singer[7], film director[8], and film producer[9].

What awards did Michael Parks receive?

Honors received include Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . variety.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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