Larry Parks

Samuel Lawrence Klusman Parks (December 13, 1914 – April 13, 1975) was an American stage and film actor. His career arced from bit player and supporting roles to top billing, before it virtually ended when he admitted to having been a member of a Communist Party cell, which led to his blacklisting by all Hollywood studios. His best known role was Al Jolson, whom he portrayed in two films: The Jolson Story (1946) and Jolson Sings Again (1949).

Larry Parks
Parks in 1950
Born
Samuel Lawrence Klusman Parks

(1914-12-13)December 13, 1914
Olathe, Kansas, U.S.
DiedApril 13, 1975(1975-04-13) (aged 60)
Studio City, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
Years active1941–1975
Spouse
(m. 1944)
Children2, including Andrew Parks
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