James Parks

James Parks

56 · Born: Nov 16, 1968

Personal Details

BornNov 16, 1968 Ventura County, California, USA
Parents
  • Michael Parks

Biography

James Parks is a renowned American actor who has had the privilege of collaborating with esteemed independent film directors, including Quentin Tarantino, John Sayles, Robert Rodriguez, Kevin Smith, and David Lynch, throughout his career spanning over two decades.

Inspired by his father, veteran actor Michael Parks, and driven by his passion for acting, James began his journey with classical training and work in Shakespearean theater. He has since established himself as a versatile and consistent performer, effortlessly transitioning between film, television, and theater.

Notably, James has appeared in several notable projects, such as Quentin Tarantino's films The Hateful Eight (2015) and Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003),as well as Amigo (2010),In ascolto (2006),and episodes of Deadwood (2004) (pilot),True Blood (2008),and other popular TV series.

In recent years, James has starred alongside Caroline Goodall in The Elevator (2015),an English-language suspense film directed by Massimo Coglitore and shot in Rome.

Currently, James plays the role of Niles Gilbert on the TV series The Son (2017) on AMC, alongside Pierce Brosnan.

In addition to his acting career, James is also a writer for film and movie events for television, showcasing his talent and versatility in the entertainment industry.

Career

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2022
Wrong Reasons
Wrong Reasons as James Winandi
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2017
The Son
The Son as Niles Gilbert
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2015
The Hateful Eight
The Hateful Eight as O. B. Jackson
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2012
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2011
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Red State
Red State as Mordechai
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2010
Amigo
Amigo as Sgt. Runnels
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Rubber
Rubber as Doug
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Machete
Machete as Edgar McGraw
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2009
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2008
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2007
Fighting Words
Fighting Words as Fresno Pete
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Death Proof
Death Proof as Edgar McGraw
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Grindhouse
Grindhouse as Edgar McGraw (segment "Death Proof")
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2006
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In ascolto
In ascolto as Anthony Ashe
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Islander
Islander as Pokey
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2005
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Bones
Bones as Sheriff Dawes
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2004
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
Kill Bill: Vol. 2 as Edgar McGraw
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2003
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 as Edgar McGraw
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Star Trek: Enterprise
Star Trek: Enterprise as Deputy Bennings
{"id":6999,"title":"Stargate SG-1","year":2003,"character":"Pharrin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/stargate-sg-1","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/ihf1gbjfj2o0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/ihf1gbjfj2o0.jpg"},"released":1}
Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1 as Pharrin
{"id":53255,"title":"Crocodile 2: Death Swamp","year":"2002","character":"Squid","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crocodile-2-death-swamp","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7mdghl6unfr0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7mdghl6unfr0.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
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2000
$pent
$pent as Grant
{"id":12542,"title":"From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money","year":"1999","character":"Deputy McGraw","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/from-dusk-till-dawn-2-texas-blood-money","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3qrcmigbkko0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3qrcmigbkko0.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
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You Know My Name
You Know My Name as Alibi Joe
{"id":788,"title":"JAG","year":1998,"character":"Slider Morrison","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/jag","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6i9qfo7jsrv0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6i9qfo7jsrv0.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
JAG
JAG as Slider Morrison
{"id":791,"title":"Buffy the Vampire Slayer","year":1997,"character":"Tector Gorch","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/buffy-the-vampire-slayer","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7680fttmv7n0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7680fttmv7n0.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
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Rough Riders
Rough Riders as William Tiffany
{"id":103837587,"title":"House of Frankenstein","year":1997,"character":"Quinn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/house-of-frankenstein","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103837587.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103837587.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":85669,"title":"Apollo 11","year":"1996","character":"Man at Bar","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/apollo-11","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85669.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85669.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Apollo 11
Apollo 11 as Man at Bar
{"id":11839,"title":"Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me","year":"1992","character":"Service Station Mechanic","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/twin-peaks-fire-walk-with-me","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1uue8gj3i4a0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1uue8gj3i4a0.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me as Service Station Mechanic
{"id":159584,"title":"Line of Fire: The Morris Dees Story","year":"1991","character":"Tiger Knowles","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/line-of-fire-the-morris-dees-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_159584.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_159584.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":13474,"title":"Conagher","year":"1991","character":"Curly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/conagher","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13474.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13474.jpg"},"released":1}
Conagher
Conagher as Curly
{"id":60159,"title":"Blind Vengeance","year":"1990","character":"Will Sharkey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blind-vengeance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60159.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60159.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Blind Vengeance
Blind Vengeance as Will Sharkey
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2019