Steve Parks, a renowned Chicago character actor, has made a significant impact in the world of film and commercial work, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.
Born in Huntington, West Virginia, Steve spent his formative years in Moundsville, where his parents, Dale and Belma Jean, were dedicated public school teachers. Dale, a high school and junior high band director, and Belma Jean, an elementary school teacher, instilled in Steve a strong foundation for his future endeavors.
After completing his associate's degree at the Ivy School of Professional Art in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Steve relocated to Houston, Texas, where he worked for Occidental Petroleum. During his time in Texas, Steve honed his acting skills and nurtured his passion for the craft by participating in local theater productions and working as a background extra on several Hollywood films that shot on location in the city.
The decline of the 1980s oil boom led Steve to make a pivotal decision, and he migrated to Chicago, Illinois, to further his acting education and pursue a career in film, theater, and commercial work.
