Harry Parke

Acting • 14 Credits

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).

✍️ Written & Story Credits (1)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
Movie Pests

Movie Pests

1944 ⭐ 3.0
Writer

🎭 Acting Roles (12)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
Movie Pests

Movie Pests

1944 ⭐ 3.0
as Peanut-Eating Pest (uncredited)
Strike Me Pink

Strike Me Pink

1936 ⭐ 3.3
as Parkyakarkus
A Yank in Libya

A Yank in Libya

1942 ⭐ 2.4
as Parky
The Yanks Are Coming

The Yanks Are Coming

1942 ⭐ 2.6
as Parky (as Parkyarkarkus)
The Life of the Party

The Life of the Party

1937 ⭐ 3.1
as Parky
Night Spot

Night Spot

1938 ⭐ 2.3
as Gashouse
Earl Carroll Vanities

Earl Carroll Vanities

1945 ⭐ 2.7
as Walter
She's Got Everything

She's Got Everything

1937 ⭐ 2.9
as Nick Zyteras
Out of This World

Out of This World

1945 ⭐ 4.0
as Gus Palukas
New Faces of 1937

New Faces of 1937

1937 ⭐ 2.6
as Parky
Sweethearts of the U.S.A.

Sweethearts of the U.S.A.

1944 ⭐ 2.9
as Parky
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club

Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club

1999 ⭐ 3.5
as Self