Larry Parks
Larry Parks | |
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Parks in 1950 | |
| Born | Samuel Lawrence Klusman Parks December 13, 1914 Olathe, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | April 13, 1975 (aged 60) Studio City, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1941–1975 |
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| Children | 2, including Andrew 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).