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Date of Birth

27 January 1970, Fresno, California, USA

Birth Name

William Hugh Parker

Mini Biography

Corky was born Janurary 27 1970 in Fresno California. He started singing and tap dancing at the age of 8. At age 10 he was discovered by a Hollywood agent. In 1980 Corky was sent on an audition for a movie called the "Forest". He got the role. He went on to do over two dozen national commercials and television appearances working with such actors as Danny Devito, Bill Paxton, Tim Conway, until landing the role of "Freddy" on the show "Silver Spoons" in 1982. He would appear on the show for four years. Working in between on various projects and also appearing on "The Tonight Show" with Johnny Carson as a guest. He then got the role of "Winslow" on "Party Camp" in 1987. After doing the movie his passion changed. He then went on to plays drums and make countless records in various bands, tour with bands like MXPX and Reel Big Fish for the next ten years. He is now happily married with a beautiful wife and daughter.

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Spouse

Bobbie Starr

(1990 - present)

Trivia

Named Corky after a fallen Marine in Vietnam.

Has been playing the drums since age 7. Former member of L.A. bands "The Gain" and "Buck." Toured with the Groovie Ghoulies.

His band, "Big In Japan," formed with the bass player of "The Gain" released an album entitled 'Destroy The New Rock.'

Is a talented tap dancer. An episode of "Silver Spoons" features his character "Freddie" surprising his friends by suddenly tap dancing for them.

Where Are They Now

(2003) Playing drums for the band, Buck.

(2003) Working FM Entertainment Talk Station in Los Angeles selling air time for Howard Stern and touring with his band. Currently lives in the Valley in Los Angeles.

(July 2007) Living happily in California with wife and daughter

(November 2008) His new band "Dirty Filthy Mugs" released EP Titled "Half Pint" with Joey and Steve from the Gain.

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