Larry Parks (I) (1914–1975) |
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When amiable Columbia Pictures actor Larry Parks was entrusted the role of entertainer Al Jolson in the biopic The Jolson Story (1946), his career finally hit the big time. Within a few years, however, his bright new world crumbled courtesy of the House Un-American Activities Committee after the actor admitted under pressure that he was once ...
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Born:in Olathe, Kansas, USADied:(age 60) in Studio City, California, USA |
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Actor (49 credits)
Actor (49 credits)
1961
The Untouchables
(TV Series)
George 'Blackie' Dallas
George 'Blackie' Dallas
- The Lily Dallas Story
(1961)
... George 'Blackie' Dallas
1954-1957
The Ford Television Theatre
(TV Series)
Jeff Penland / Hal Venner / Michael Craig / ...
Jeff Penland / Hal Venner / Michael Craig / ...
- The Penlands and the Poodle
(1957)
... Jeff Penland
- A Smattering of Bliss
(1955)
... Hal Venner
- Tomorrow We'll Love
(1955)
... Michael Craig
- Wedding March
(1954)
... Ted Curtis
- The Happiest Day
(1954)
... Dr. Lancaster
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Soundtrack (18 credits)
Soundtrack (18 credits)
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Self (5 credits)
Self (5 credits)
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Archive footage (7 credits)
Archive footage (7 credits)
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Stage Play: Bells Are Ringing. Musical comedy. Material adaption by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Music by Jule Styne. Musical Director: Milton Rosenstock. Music orchestrated by Robert Russell Bennett. Vocal arrangements and direction by Herbert Greene and Buster Davis. Dance arrangements by John ... See more »Height:
5' 10" (1.78 m)Spouse:
Betty Garrett (his death) (2 children)
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