Harry Parke

Born: 1904-05-06

Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

Harry Einstein (May 6, 1904 – November 23, 1958), known professionally as Harry Parke and other pseudonyms, most commonly Parkyakarkus (or a close variant) was an American comedian, writer, and character actor. He was also the father of comedians and actors Albert Brooks and Bob Einstein (aka Super Dave Osborne).

Known For

She's Got Everything
Earl Carroll Vanities
Out of This World
Night Spot
The Yanks Are Coming
Strike Me Pink
A Yank in Libya
The Life of the Party
New Faces of 1937
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club

Top Movie Credits

Night Spot Gashouse
The Yanks Are Coming Parky (as Parkyarkarkus)
Strike Me Pink Parkyakarkus