Colonel Tom Parker

Thomas Andrew Parker (born Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk; June 26, 1909  January 21, 1997), commonly known as Colonel Parker, was a Dutch-American musical entrepreneur. He was best known as the manager of Elvis Presley.

Tom Parker
Parker in 1969
Born
Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk

(1909-06-26)June 26, 1909
Breda, Netherlands
DiedJanuary 21, 1997(1997-01-21) (aged 87)
OccupationManager
Years active1938–1984
Spouses
  • Marie Mott
    (m. 1935; died 1986)
  • Loanne Miller
    (m. 1990)
AwardsHonorary colonel (Louisiana)
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