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Larry Parks
American actor (1914–1975)
Not to be confused with Larry Sparks.
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| Born | Samuel Lawrence Klusman Parks (1914-12-13)December 13, 1914 Olathe, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | April 13, 1975(1975-04-13) (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.[1] 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.[2] His best known role was Al Jolson, whom he portrayed in two films: The Jolson Story (1946) and Jolson Sings Again (1949).
Life and career
[edit]Parks was born in Olathe, Kansas, the son of Nellie (Klusman) and Frank H. Parks. He was raised in his mother's religion of Judaism.[3] He grew up in Joliet, Illinois, and graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1932.
He attended the University of Illinois as a pre-med student,[4] and played in stock companies for some years.[5]
He traveled to Hollywood a
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Mild-mannered comedies, swashbuckling adventures and Al Jolson
Samuel Lawrence Klusman Parkswas born in Olathe, Kansas, in 1914. He was the son of Nellie (Klusman)and Frank H. Parks. He was raised in his mother's religion Judaism. As a child growing up in Joliet, Illinois, he was plagued by a variety of illnesses, including rheumatic fever, but persevered with physical exercise and sheer strength of will. In 1932, he graduated from Joliet Township High School. He attended the University of Illinois as a pre-med student.
His p
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