Evan Parke

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Evan Parke
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Evan Dexter O'Neal Parke is a Jamaican-American actor perhaps best known for his role as Hayes in King Kong . He also played Gunnar in Tim Burton's Planet of the Apes (2001).

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Early life

Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, he was raised in Brooklyn, New York, and then on Long Island.

Career

He played Hayes in King Kong . In 2018 he was cast in the unsold pilot Salvage. [1]

Filmography

Television

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References

  1. Petski, Denise (8 March 2018). "'Salvage': Joelle Carter & Evan Parke Join ABC Drama Pilot". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  2. Petski, Denise (13 April 2021). "'The First Lady': Regina Taylor To Play Michelle Obama's Mother In Showtime Anthology Series; Saniyya Sidney, 2 More Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 April 2021.