Ed Parker Net Worth is $17 Million Ed Parker Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Ed Parker was born on March 21, 1931 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA as Edmund Kealoha Parker. He is known for his work on Curse of the Pink Panther (1983), Kill the Golden Goose (1979) and Seabo (1978). He died on December 15, 1990 in Honolulu.
Date Of Birth March 21, 1931 Died 1990-12-15 Place Of Birth Honolulu, Hawaii, USA Height 6' (1.83 m) Profession Actor, Stunts, Miscellaneous Crew Star Sign Aries
# Fact 1 Delivered a punch to a disbelieving Tom Jones's solar plexus as witnessed by Elvis Presley. 2 Helped launch Bruce Lee's film career in America by showing producer Bill Dozer Bruce's demonstration from the 1964 International Karate Championships which led to his role as Kato in series The Green Hornet. 3 Created karate program at Brigham Young University (BYU). 4 Opened first commercial karate school in 1954. 5 Often referred to as the "father of American Karate". 6 Father of Ed Parker Jr. . 7 10th degree black belt and founder of American Kenpo Karate. 8 Was Jeff Speakman 's Kenpo instructor. 9 Taught karate to many celebrities such as Steve McQueen , Elvis Presley , Lucille Ball , Natalie Wood , José Ferrer , Blake Edwards , and Jeff Speakman . 10 He was also the one started American Kenpo. 11 Is descendant of Hawaiian royalty. 12 Was bodyguard for Elvis Presley during the final few years of Elvis's life. 13 Senior grandmaster of American Kenpo Karate. 14 Instructed Elvis Presley in the martial arts.
Actor Title Year Status Character Curse of the Pink Panther 1983 Mr. Chong The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo 1981 TV Series Tanaka Seven 1979 Ed Parker Kill the Golden Goose 1979 Mauna Loa Revenge of the Pink Panther 1978 Mr. Chong (uncredited) Seabo 1978 Jimbo The Rockford Files 1974 TV Series Karate School Telephone Clerk The Wrecking Crew 1968 Guard (uncredited) The Money Jungle 1967 Cassidy Run for Your Life 1967 TV Series 1st Assailant I Spy 1966-1967 TV Series Rico / Udo Dimension 5 1966 Sinister Oriental The Secret Door 1964 uncredited The Lucy Show 1963 TV Series Judo Student #1 The Case of the Dangerous Robin 1961 TV Series I Led 3 Lives 1953 TV Series Comrade Clyde
Stunts Title Year Status Character Revenge of the Pink Panther 1978 stunts - uncredited The Wrecking Crew 1968 stunts - uncredited The Green Berets 1968 stunts - uncredited Gunn 1967 stunts - uncredited Dimension 5 1966 stunts - uncredited I Spy 1965 TV Series stunts - uncredited Run for Your Life 1965 TV Series stunts Experiment in Terror 1962 stunts - uncredited The Case of the Dangerous Robin 1961 TV Series stunts - 1 episode Mike Hammer 1958 TV Series stunts - uncredited
Miscellaneous Title Year Status Character The Perfect Weapon 1991 kenpo technical advisor Curse of the Pink Panther 1983 choreographer
Writer Title Year Status Character New Gladiators 2002 Documentary
Casting Director Title Year Status Character New Gladiators 2002 Documentary
Thanks Title Year Status Character The Perfect Weapon 1991 dedicatee
Self Title Year Status Character American Grandmaster: The Life and Death of Mr. Parker 2008 Documentary Mr. Parker New Gladiators 2002 Documentary That's Panthertainment 1978 TV Special documentary Himself Elvis in Concert 1977 TV Special documentary Himself - Elvis Presley Bodyguard (uncredited) The Courtship of Eddie's Father 1972 TV Series Himself
Known for movies Curse of the Pink Panther (1983) as Mr. Chong
Kill the Golden Goose (1979) as Mauna Loa
Seabo (1978) as Jimbo
Seven (1979) as Ed Parker