Franklin Parker

Franklin Parker (November 8, 1902 – June 12, 1962), also known as Frank Parker or Franklyn Parker, was an American character actor who appeared in over 100 films during his twenty-five year career. Born in Fillmore, Missouri on November 8, 1902, he began his show business career on the vaudeville and Broadway stages, where he proved himself an admirable singer. During those years he would often be billed as Pinky. His final screen performance was on television, on The Donna Reed Show in 1961, where he was credited as Franklin Pinky Parker. His film career included appearances in such classic films as They Were Expendable, It's a Wonderful Life, Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, Mighty Joe Young, and Pat and Mike. Occasionally he would have a larger role, such as the lead in the 1935 film, Sweet Surrender.

Filmography

(Per AFI database)

Millie (1931) as Spring Two Seconds (1932) as Reporter Behind Jury Doors (1932) as Casey Honor of the Press (1932) as Sorrell Simpson The All American (1932) - Radio announcer Frisco Jenny (1933) as Martel Blood Money (1933) as man in district attorney's office Hell and High Water (1933) (uncredited) The Past of Mary Holmes (1933) as Brooks He Couldn't Take It (1933) as Radio announcer Her Resale Value (1933) as Truex Picture Brides (1933) as Bill Operator 13 (1934) as John Hay When Strangers Meet (1934) as Ed. Mason Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round (1934) as Frank Woman Unafraid (1934) as Henchman Randall No More Women (1934) as Reporter Chained (1934) as Third mate I'll Tell the World (1934) as News editor Romance in the Rain (1934) as Master of ceremonies Let 'Em Have It (1935) as Mike The Woman in Red (1935) as Reporter It Happened in New York (1935) as Reporter Sweet Surrender (1935) as Danny O'Day Straight from the Heart (1935) as Reporter Manhattan Moon (1935) The Return of Jimmy Valentine (1936) as Grogan Fury (1936) as Cameraman The Preview Murder Mystery (1936) as Cutter I'd Give My Life (1936) (uncredited) Small Town Girl (1936) as Reporter F-Man (1936) as Craig Career Woman (1936) as Reporter—Clarkdale Hollywood Boulevard (1936) as Workman—Brown Derby Anything Goes (1936) as Reporter Born to Dance (1936) as Reporter Crash Donovan (1936) as Peanut vendor The Gorgeous Hussy (1936) as Leader of mob All American Chump (1936) as Photographer Charlie Chan on Broadway (1937) as Reporter Wells Fargo (1937) as Reporter Angel's Holiday (1937) as Reporter Night Club Scandal (1937) as Reporter I Cover the War (1937) as Parker Borrowing Trouble (1937) as Harris True Confession (1937) as Reporter Time Out for Romance (1937) as Reporter Mr. Moto's Gamble (1938) as Reporter Joy of Living (1938) as Producer Too Hot to Handle (1938) as Attendant Walking Down Broadway (1938) as Photographer Give Me a Sailor (1938) as Reporter The Higgins Family (1938) as Reynard Trade Winds (1938) as Detective Squad member Sinners in Paradise (1938) as Operator Men with Wings (1938) as Mail truck driver Cipher Bureau (1938) as Announcer Young Dr. Kildare (1938) as Reporter Eternally Yours (1939) as Croupier Unmarried (1939) as Announcer Invitation to Happiness (1939) as Reporter The Man They Could Not Hang (1939) as Second reporter The Spirit of Culver (1939) as Railroad ticket agent Little Accident (1939) as Cameraman Queen of the Mob (1940) as Filling station attendant The Man Who Wouldn't Talk (1940) as Reporter Harmon of Michigan (1941) as Bates Lucky Legs (1942) as Real estate salesman Corvette K-225 (1943) as Captain The Good Fellows (1943) as Davis Salute for Three (1943) as Radio official The Impostor (1944) as Cashier Follow the Boys (1944) as man in office Ladies Courageous (1944) as Steward Slightly Terrific (1944) as Marty Three of a Kind (1944) as McGinty Wilson (1944) as Reporter Captain Eddie (1945) as Shelby The Dolly Sisters (1945) as Reporter I'll Tell the World (1945) as Character See My Lawyer (1945) as Bailiff Sunset in El Dorado (1945) as Conductor They Were Expendable (1945) as Navy officer The Blue Dahlia (1946) as Police stenographer The Man Who Dared (1946) as Andy White It's a Wonderful Life (1946) as Reporter (uncredited) Blaze of Noon (1947) as Jenkins Living in a Big Way (1947) as Reporter Suddenly, It's Spring (1947) as Reporter The Senator Was Indiscreet (1948) as Reporter Good Sam (1948) as Photographer Mickey (1948) as Cathy's father Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948) as Simpson On an Island with You (1948) as Lieutenant technical advisor Abandoned (1949) as Plainclothesman That Wonderful Urge (1949) as Reporter Mighty Joe Young (1949) as Photographer Tell It to the Judge (1949) as Outgoing reporter The Undercover Man (1949) as Minor Role (uncredited) Yes Sir, That's My Baby (1949) as State coach The Jackpot (1950) as Poker player Tales of the West 1 (1950) as Pete Green Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man (1951) as Photographer Ace in the Hole (1951) as Reporter All That I Have (1951) as Joe, Rewrite Man Close to My Heart (1951) as Clerk Come Fill the Cup (1951) as Bald man Lightning Strikes Twice (1951) as Guard Flesh and Fury (1952) as Inspector The Narrow Margin (1952) as Telegraph attendant Pat and Mike (1952) Bugles in the Afternoon (1952) as Minor Role (uncredited) The Mississippi Gambler (1953) as Bartender Paris Follies of 1956 (1955) as himself