Larry Parks

Acting

Born December 13, 1914 · Olathe, Kansas, USA

Died April 13, 1975

Also known as Samuel Klusman Lawrence Parks · Samuel Klausman Lawrence Parks

Biography

Samuel Lawrence Klusman Parks 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).

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