Tom Parker

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.5233

Gender

Male

Birthday

26-Jun-1909

Age

(117 years old)

Place of Birth

Breda, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

Also Known As
  • "Colonel" Tom Parker
  • Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk
  • The Colonel

Tom Parker

Biography

Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk, more commonly known as "Colonel" Tom Parker, was a Dutch-born musical entrepreneur, best known for being Elvis Presley's manager. Born in the Netherlands, Parker immigrated illegally to the United States at the age of 20. He then changed his name and claimed to have been born in the United States. A carnival worker by background, Parker moved into music promotion in 1938, working with one of the first popular crooners, Gene Austin, and then country music singers Eddy Arnold, Hank Snow, and Tommy Sands in his early career. He also assisted Jimmie Davis's campaign to become Governor of Louisiana. As a reward, Davis gave him the honorary rank of "colonel" in the Louisiana State Militia. Parker encountered Elvis Presley in 1955 and by 1956 had become his sole representative.


Credits

Elvis und das Mädchen aus Wien Elvis und das Mädchen aus Wien (2017) Character: Self
In August, 1956, Elvis Presley started shooting his first feature film, Love Me Tender. At his side was his manager, Colonel Tom Parker and his just-hired secretary, Trude Forsher. ELVIS AND THE GIRL FROM VIENNA is Trude’s account of how Elvis’ career went from a southern United States singing sensation to a global legend. Over the five years that Trude worked with Elvis and the Colonel, she observed first hand the legendary moments in Elvis life. It is not only the story of Elvis’ rise to fame, but of one of his most personal confidants, who escaped the ravages of WW2 to get the job a million girls dreamed of - Elvis private secretary.
The Definitive Elvis: Elvis and the Colonel The Definitive Elvis: Elvis and the Colonel (2002) Character: Self (archive footage)
One of the dominating figures in Elvis Presley's life was his manager, who was known as the "Colonel". No other relationship in Elvis' life was as controversial and misunderstood as the one he had with Colonel Tom Parker. The truth about their unique friendship is revealed in this documentary.
Reinventing Elvis: The 68' Comeback Reinventing Elvis: The 68' Comeback (2023) Character: Self (archive footage)
The making of Elvis Presley's famous live TV concert and the chaotic behind the scenes. It was the most-watched television event of the year with nearly half of the audience tuned in to watch Presley perform in his iconic black leather suit.
The King The King (2018) Character: Self (archive footage)
A cultural portrait of the American dream at a critical time in the nation’s history. Set against the 2016 American election, The King takes a musical road trip across the country in Elvis Presley's 1963 Rolls Royce.
Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley (2024) Character: Self (archive footage)
He had one chance to show the world he was still the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Discover the story behind Elvis Presley's triumphant '68 comeback special.
Elvis by the Presleys Elvis by the Presleys (2005) Character: Self (archive footage)
Priscilla Presley, her daughter, their family and their friends open their hearts in the backdrop of Graceland's memories with much modesty and emotion.
ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas (2019) Character: Self (archive footage)
The story of how three oddball teenage bluesmen became one of the biggest, most beloved bands on the planet.
The Last Repair Shop The Last Repair Shop (2024) Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
In a warehouse in the heart of Los Angeles, a dwindling handful of devoted craftspeople maintain more than 80,000 student musical instruments, the largest remaining workshop in America of its kind. Meet four unforgettable characters whose broken-and-repaired lives have been dedicated to bringing so much more than music to the schoolchildren of this city.
Elvis: That's the Way It Is Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970) Character: Self
On July 31, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Elvis Presley staged a triumphant return to the concert stage from which he had been absent for almost a decade. His series of concerts broke all box office records and completely reenergized the career of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
This Is Elvis This Is Elvis (1981) Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Though several actors portray Elvis Presley at different stages of his life, this documentary is comprised mostly of actual performance footage and interviews with Elvis, his fans and those close to him. This biographical docu-drama features rare footage of Elvis and dramatically recreated scenes from Elvis' life.
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2026) Character: Self (archive footage)
Long-lost footage from Elvis Presley's legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s woven together with rare 16mm footage from Elvis on Tour, and 8mm from the Graceland archive, plus recordings of Elvis telling "his side of the story" rediscovered during Baz Luhrmann's research for his 2022 film, Elvis.
Elvis Found Alive Elvis Found Alive (2012) Character: Self (archive footage)
In this mockumentary spoof of Elvis theories, Elvis has been FOUND ALIVE! After visiting Graceland, a Freedom of Information Act request is made for US government files on Elvis Presley. Incredibly, documents arrived from the FBI revealing an address for Federal Agent "Jon Burrows," Elvis' 1970's alias, in Simi Valley, California.



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