Larry Parks
Larry Parks (December 13, 1914–April 13, 1975) was an American stage and movie actor. His career arced from bit player and supporting roles to top billing before his career was virtually ended when he admitted to having once 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).
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Alias (AKA) | Parks Sam Klusman Lawrence |
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Birth date | December 13, 1914 |
Birth name | Samuel Klausman Lawrence Parks |
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Date of death | April 13, 1975 |
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