James Parks is an American actor who has worked with distinguished
independent film directors
Quentin Tarantino,
John Sayles,
Robert Rodriguez,
Kevin Smith, and
David Lynch. His career of over twenty years
and his love for acting was inspired by his father, veteran actor
Michael Parks, and began with classical training and work in
Shakespearean theater. He has since worked consistently in film,
television and theater, appearing most notably in
Quentin Tarantino's film
The Hateful Eight (2015),
Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003),
Amigo (2010),
In ascolto (2006), and in episodes of
Deadwood (2004) (pilot),
True Blood (2008), and a number of other popular TV series. He stars alongside
Caroline Goodall in
The Elevator (2015), an
English-language suspense film shot in Rome by Italian director
Massimo Coglitore.
Most recently, James Parks plays Niles Gilbert on the TV series
The Son (2017) on AMC, with
Pierce Brosnan leading the ensemble.
James is also a writer for film and movie events for television.