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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Larry Parks
Alias (AKA)Parks Sam Klusman Lawrence
Birth dateDecember 13, 1914
Birth nameSamuel Klausman Lawrence Parks
Birth place
Olathe Kansas , United States
Date of deathApril 13, 1975
Place of death
Studio City Los Angeles , United States
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  1. http://film.virtual-history.com/person.php?personid=5339
  2. http://jolsonville.com/2011/03/01/the-jolson-story-opening-review/#more-852