Rick Parker (b. 1963)

Alias:
Richard A. Parker
Richard Parker

Birthplace:
Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts

Born:
June 7, 1963

Born Richard Clarence Parker in the small town of Webster, Massachusetts. Being the son of a Marine forced multiple relocations up and down the eastern seaboard in the early years. Once a teenager he found himself settled down in Oxford, Massachusetts, ironically less than 10 miles from where he was born. After graduating from Oxford High School he spent 2 years at Worcester State College. Finding no satisfaction there he then spent 4 years in the United States Air Force, the bulk of which in Idaho. Moving back to Massachusetts after an Honorable Discharge he worked as an electronic technician during the day, attending classes at Northeastern University at night. While pursuing a Degree in Electrical Engineering he enrolled in a drama class. Night classes, a local audition, and subsequent acceptance to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts propelled Rick from Worcester, Massachusetts to Pasadena, California.

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Animal Wrangler:
1998  Half Baked
2003  Nothing
2006  16 Blocks
2010  Repo Men
2013  Carrie

Stunt Coordinator:
1998  Half Baked
1998  Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy
1998  Sleeping Dogs Lie
1999  The Secret Path
2001  Serendipity
2003  Nothing
2006  16 Blocks
2010  Repo Men
2013  Carrie
2016  Valentine Ever After
2023  Bordello

Stunt Double:
1998  Half Baked
1998  Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy
1998  Sleeping Dogs Lie
1999  The Secret Path
2001  Serendipity
2003  Nothing
2006  16 Blocks
2010  Repo Men
2013  Carrie
2016  Valentine Ever After
2020  Becky
2023  Bordello

Stunt Driver:
1998  Half Baked
1998  Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy
1998  Sleeping Dogs Lie
1999  The Secret Path
2000  Deadly Appearances
2001  Serendipity
2003  Nothing
2006  16 Blocks
2010  Repo Men
2013  Carrie
2016  Valentine Ever After
2020  Becky
2023  Bordello

Stunts:
1987  3 Men and a Baby
1987  Rolling Vengeance
1989  Renegades
1989  Sea of Love
1995  Senior Trip
1996  The Long Kiss Goodnight
1996  Two If by Sea
1997  End of Summer
1998  Half Baked
1998  Nothing Too Good for a Cowboy
1998  Sleeping Dogs Lie
1999  The Secret Path
2000  Deadly Appearances
2000  Harlan County War
2000  The Stalking of Laurie Show
2000  X-Men
2001  Serendipity
2002  Death to Smoochy
2002  John Q
2002  Rollerball
2003  Nothing
2003  The In-Laws
2004  Dawn of the Dead
2006  16 Blocks
2007  Diary of the Dead
2007  Shoot 'Em Up
2010  Repo Men
2013  Carrie
2014  Pompeii
2014  RoboCop
2016  Valentine Ever After
2020  Becky
2023  Bordello

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