Franklin Parker (November 8, 1902 â€" June 12, 1962), also known as
Frank Parker or Franklyn Parker, was an American character actor who
appeared in over 100 films during his twenty-five career. Born in
Fillmore, Missouri on November 8, 1902, he began his show business
career on the vaudeville and Broadway stages, where he proved himself
an admirable singer. During those years he would often be billed as
Pinky. In his final screen performance, on the small screen's The
Donna Reed Show in 1961, he would return to his roots and be credited
as Franklin Pinky Parker. His film career would include appearances in
such classic films as They Were Expendable, It's a Wonderful Life, Mr.
Blandings Builds His Dream House, Mighty Joe Young, and Pat and Mike.
Occasionally he would have a larger role, such as the lead in the 1935
film, Sweet Surrender. He would die of a heart attack in Hollywood,
California on June 12, 1962.(Per AFI database)
Frank Parker or Franklyn Parker, was an American character actor who
appeared in over 100 films during his twenty-five career. Born in
Fillmore, Missouri on November 8, 1902, he began his show business
career on the vaudeville and Broadway stages, where he proved himself
an admirable singer. During those years he would often be billed as
Pinky. In his final screen performance, on the small screen's The
Donna Reed Show in 1961, he would return to his roots and be credited
as Franklin Pinky Parker. His film career would include appearances in
such classic films as They Were Expendable, It's a Wonderful Life, Mr.
Blandings Builds His Dream House, Mighty Joe Young, and Pat and Mike.
Occasionally he would have a larger role, such as the lead in the 1935
film, Sweet Surrender. He would die of a heart attack in Hollywood,
California on June 12, 1962.(Per AFI database)
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