Kill Bill actor Michael Parks dead at 77
By Tribute on May 10, 2017 | 1 Comment
Michael Parks, who appeared in popular films like Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Argo and Django Unchained, has passed away at the age 77. The cause of his death is not yet known.
The news was announced by actor/director Kevin Smith, with whom Parks worked closely in the past on horror films such as Red State and Tusk.
Some may also know the actor from his more recent work with director Quentin Tarantino, but his acting career goes back to 1960, starting with appearances on the TV series Zane Grey Theater. He made his debut on the big screen with Wild Seed, and was then cast in The Bible: In the Beginning.
In 1996, Michael played Texas Ranger Earl McGraw in Robert Rodriguez’s From Dusk till Dawn, a role he reprised in Tarantino’s Kill Bill series. After playing the character in that series, he reprised the role in both segments of the film Grindhouse.
Michael’s more recent appearances came in movies such as The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford , We Are What We Are, and Blood Father.
Michael is survived by his wife of 20 years, Oriana, and his son James, from his third marriage, who appeared alongside his father in the film Death Proof. He also has a daughter from his first marriage. ~Brenden Zerihun
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Sad news. I’ve seen him in so many movies and TV shows, he was a great actor.
I was about 14 or so when I first started watching the show, Then came Bronson, Now 65 and 4 bikes latter I’m still influenced by the shows motorcycle front travel bag used so much so I’m looking for one to go on my harley. God bless Michael Parks, missed but not forgotten.
Michael Parks in “Then Came Bronson” was my first crush! He’s the first man who gave me “butterflies,” just watching him on TV. What a sexy character actor! I’m sad to hear of his passing. He will still entertain everyone who sees him on film forever!