Ray Parker Jr. Net Worth
Ray Parker Jr. Net Worth is
$2.5 Million
Ray Parker Jr. Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Parker is famous for composing and performing the theme song to the motion picture “Ghostbusters”, for his solo hits, and performing with his group Raydio, and Barry White. Raydio broke up in 1981. “Ghostbusters” was at #1 for three weeks on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, and at #1 for a couple of weeks on its Black Singles graph. Parker’s tune procured him a 1984 Grammy Award for The Best Pop Instrumental Performance. Other hits from this period included “I Still Can Not Get Over Loving You” (Pop #12) and “Jamie” (Pop #14). Parker was among the very first black musicians to venture into the then-fledgling universe of music videos. In 1978, Hollywood producer Thom Eubank made several music videos of songs from Raydio’s first, eponymous album on Arista Records. The music videos were additionally transferred to film and projected in movie theaters throughout Europe. He also made two different videos for his hit “The Other Woman”. The first was Halloween-themed and centered around a haunted castle with dancing corpses and vampires. The second was more performance-oriented, with Parker performing the tune against an outer space background with backup singers. Parker made the performance-oriented video because MTV refused to play the Halloween-themed variation because of its characterization of an interracial relationship. Parker’s “Ghostbusters” video, helmed by the movie ‘s director, Ivan Reitman, was among the very first film-themed videos to seek out success on MTV.
Ray Parker Jr. Net Worth $2.5 Million Dollars
| Full Name | Ray Parker Jr. |
| Net Worth | $2.5 Million |
| Date Of Birth | May 1, 1954 |
| Place Of Birth | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Profession | Guitarist |
| Education | Northwestern High School |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Elaine Parker |
| Children | Redman Parker, Jericho Parker, Gibson Parker Son |
| Parents | Ray Parker, Sr., Venolia Parker |
| Siblings | Opelton Parker |
| Star Sign | Taurus |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on March 6, 2014. |
| 2 | Brother of Opelton Parker. |
| 3 | Father of Gibson Parker, Jericho Parker and Redman Parker. |
| 4 | Was sued by Huey Lewis, who claimed that the "Ghostbusters" theme was similar to Huey Lewis and the News' "I Want a New Drug." It was later settled out of court. In 2006, Parker filed suit against Lewis, for reiterating his claim of plagiarism against Parker in a VH1 special. According to Parker, public statements on the matter were forbidden by the agreement. |
| 5 | Made two music videos for his 1982 Top 5 hit "The Other Woman", both of which MTV refused to play because they did not fit the MTV "rock" format. |
| 6 | In 1977, Parker created the Raydio, an acid jazz and R&B group. The band is: Vincent Bohnam, Jerry Knight, Ray Parker Jr. and Arnell Carmichael. |
| 7 | Was a sideman in Barry White's "Love Unlimited Orchestra" in the mid-1970s. |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tähdet, tähdet | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The X Factor | TV Series writer - 3 episodes, 2009 - 2016 performer - 2 episodes, 2016 | ||
| Lorraine | 2016 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Superstar Duets | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | TV Series writer - 2 episodes, 2015 - 2016 performer - 1 episode, 2016 | ||
| Pencilmation | 2016 | TV Series short music - 1 episode | |
| Ghostbusters | 2016 | performer: "Ghostbusters" - as Ray Parker, Jr. / writer: "Ghostbusters", "Ghostbusters I'm Not Afraid", "Get Ghost", "Saw It Coming" - as Ray Parker, Jr. | |
| Britain's Got More Talent | TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2015 - 2016 writer - 2 episodes, 2015 - 2016 | ||
| Britain's Got Talent | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2016 writer - 1 episode, 2016 | ||
| Mike & Mike | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2015 writer - 1 episode, 2015 | ||
| Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2015 writer - 1 episode, 2015 | ||
| Lego Dimensions | 2015 | Video Game performer: "Ghostbusters" / writer: "Ghostbusters" | |
| Scandal | 2015 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| One Hit Wonderland | TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode, 2015 writer - 1 episode, 2015 | ||
| The Last Man on Earth | 2015 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Ex Machina | 2015 | lyrics: "Ghostbusters" / music: "Ghostbusters" | |
| The Big Bang Theory | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014 | ||
| About Last Night | 2014 | performer: "Ghostbusters Instrumental Version" / writer: "Ghostbusters Instrumental Version" | |
| Ride Along | 2014 | writer: "I Love Dem Strippers" | |
| Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues | 2013 | writer: "Ghostbusters" - as Ray Parker | |
| EastEnders | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2013 writer - 1 episode, 2013 | ||
| All Access: Mayweather vs. Guerrero | 2013 | TV Mini-Series performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited / writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited | |
| Amachan | 2013 | TV Series short writer - 2 episodes | |
| Phelous & the Movies | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2012 writer - 1 episode, 2012 | ||
| Animal Practice | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2012 writer - 1 episode, 2012 | ||
| It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | TV Series writer - 2 episodes, 2008 - 2012 performer - 1 episode, 2012 | ||
| Dancing with the Stars | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Hawaii Five-0 | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2011 writer - 1 episode, 2011 | ||
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2011 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Castle | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2011 writer - 1 episode, 2011 | ||
| Some Jerk with a Camera | TV Series documentary performer - 1 episode, 2011 writer - 1 episode, 2011 | ||
| Nostalgia Critic | TV Series performer - 2 episodes, 2009 - 2011 writer - 2 episodes, 2009 - 2011 | ||
| Camping paradis | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Ghostbusters Return | 2010 | Short "Ghostbusters" Instrumental | |
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2010 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Scream Awards 2010 | 2010 | TV Special performer: "Ghostbusters" / writer: "Ghostbusters" | |
| Love Ranch | 2010 | writer: "You Got the Love" - as Ray Erskine Parker Jr. | |
| Memòries de la tele | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2010 writer - 1 episode, 2010 | ||
| The Simpsons | TV Series writer - 2 episodes, 2002 - 2010 performer - 1 episode, 2002 | ||
| Gonger 2 - Das Böse kehrt zurück | 2010 | TV Movie "Ghostbusters Ghostbusters Theme Song" / producer: "Ghostbusters Ghostbusters Theme Song" / writer: "Ghostbusters Ghostbusters Theme Song" | |
| Zombieland | 2009 | performer: "Ghostbusters" / writer: "Ghostbusters" | |
| Ghostbusters | 2009 | Video Game performer: "Ghostbusters" / writer: "Ghostbusters" | |
| All Star Family Fortunes | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2009 writer - 1 episode, 2009 | ||
| Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts: Creating 'The Real Ghostbusters' | 2008 | Video documentary short writer: "Ghostbusters" | |
| Animating 'The Real Ghostbusters' | 2008 | Video documentary short writer: "Ghostbusters" | |
| He Slimed Me! The Green World of Slimer and 'The Real Ghostbusters' | 2008 | Video documentary short writer: "Ghostbusters" | |
| Something Strange in Your Neighborhood: The Creatures of 'The Real Ghostbusters' | 2008 | Video documentary short writer: "Ghostbusters" | |
| Who You Gonna Call? The Heroes of 'The Real Ghostbusters' | 2008 | Video documentary short writer: "Ghostbusters" | |
| Saturday Night Live | 2008 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Be Kind Rewind | 2008 | performer: "Ghostbusters" / writer: "Ghostbusters" | |
| Eddsworld | 2007 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| The Angry Video Game Nerd | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2007 writer - 1 episode, 2007 | ||
| Doctor Who | 2006 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Just Like Heaven | 2005 | writer: "Ghostbusters" | |
| Undercover | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2005 writer - 1 episode, 2005 | ||
| Freddy vs Ghostbusters | 2004 | Short performer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited / writer: "Ghostbusters" uncredited, "Ghostbusters" | |
| Ed | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2002 producer - 1 episode, 2002 writer - 1 episode, 2002 | ||
| Night Fever | 2000 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Pop Up Video | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1998 writer - 1 episode, 1998 | ||
| Extreme Ghostbusters | 1997 | TV Series "Just Call The XGB" Main Title | |
| The Real Ghostbusters | 1986-1991 | TV Series writer - 72 episodes | |
| New Ghostbusters II | 1990 | Video Game writer: "Ghostbusters" - uncredited | |
| Cheers | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1990 writer - 1 episode, 1990 | ||
| Ghostbusters II | 1989 | performer: "Ghostbusters" / producer: "Ghostbusters" / writer: "Ghostbusters" | |
| DTV Monster Hits | 1987 | TV Movie performer: "Ghostbusters" | |
| Quicksilver | 1986 | performer: "One Summer Day Dueling Bikes" / producer: "One Summer Day Dueling Bikes" | |
| Bring on the Summer | 1986 | TV Special writer: "Mr Telephone Man" - uncredited | |
| The 57th Annual Academy Awards | 1985 | TV Special documentary performer: "Ghostbusters" / writer: "Ghostbusters" | |
| Fame | 1985 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Solid Gold | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 1985 writer - 1 episode, 1985 | ||
| Knight Rider | 1984 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Ghostbusters | 1984 | performer: "GHOSTBUSTERS" / writer: "GHOSTBUSTERS" | |
| Ray Parker Jr.: Ghostbusters | 1984 | Video short performer: "GHOSTBUSTERS" / writer: "GHOSTBUSTERS" | |
| Fort Apache the Bronx | 1981 | performer: "It's Time to Party Now" / writer: "It's Time to Party Now" | |
| Moment by Moment | 1978 | producer: "Hollywood Boulevard" / writer: "Hollywood Boulevard" | |
| Top of the Pops | TV Series writer - 6 episodes, 1976 - 1978 performer - 3 episodes, 1978 |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| A to Z | 2014 | TV Series | Ray Parker Jr. |
| The Kid Who Loved Christmas | 1990 | TV Movie | |
| Disorderlies | 1987 | Pizza Deliveryman | |
| Enemy Territory | 1987 | Will | |
| Charlie Barnett's Terms of Enrollment | 1986 | Video | L.A. Vice Cop #2 |
| Berrenger's | 1985 | TV Series | Zack Shepard |
| Uptown Saturday Night | 1974 | Ray (uncredited) |
Composer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psi-Kix | 2008 | TV Series music by, 2008 | |
| You Can't Change That | 1982 | Video short |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme Ghostbusters | 1997 | TV Series composer - 2 episodes |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball Wife | 2013 | TV Series executive producer |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fly by Night | 1992 | production assistant |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Real | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
| Today | 2016 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2016 | TV Series | Himself - Guest Musician |
| Inside Edition | 2016 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Greatest Hits | 2016 | TV Series | Himself |
| Hired Gun | 2016 | Documentary | Himself |
| Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters | 2016 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris | 2015 | TV Series | Himself - Guest, Singalong Live |
| The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove | 2014 | TV Movie documentary | |
| Nathan East: For the Record | 2014 | Documentary | Himself |
| Actors Entertainment | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
| Celebrity Wife Swap | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| Basketball Wife | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| Unsung | 2011-2012 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Recorded Live | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| Brian Culbertson: Live from the Inside | 2009 | Video | Himself |
| The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards | 2009 | TV Special | Himself - Performer |
| Loose Women | 2009 | TV Series | Himself |
| Die Hit-Giganten | 2008 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Let the Music Play: The Barry White Story | 2007 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Greatest Ever Comedy Movies | 2006 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The 100 Greatest Family Films | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Best Ever Family Films | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| I Love the '80s | 2002 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| VH-1 Where Are They Now? | 2002 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| American Bandstand's 50th Anniversary Celebration | 2002 | TV Movie | Himself - Performer |
| MTV Video Music Awards 1990 | 1990 | TV Special | Himself |
| 21 Jump Street | 1990 | TV Series | Himself |
| Ebony/Jet Showcase | 1986-1988 | TV Series | Himself |
| Family Reunion: A Gospel Music Celebration | 1988 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Soul Train | 1980-1988 | TV Series documentary | Himself / Himself - Guest / Themselves |
| Showtime at the Apollo | 1987 | TV Series | Himself - Guest Host |
| Top of the Pops | 1978-1987 | TV Series | Himself |
| New American Bandstand 1965 | 1978-1987 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 14th Annual American Music Awards | 1987 | TV Special | Himself |
| Joan Rivers: Can We Talk? | 1986 | TV Series | |
| The 13th Annual American Music Awards | 1986 | TV Special | Himself |
| Solid Gold | 1985 | TV Series | Himself - Host / Himself - Co-Host |
| The 57th Annual Academy Awards | 1985 | TV Special documentary | Himself - Performer & Nominated: Best Original Song |
| Pryor's Place | 1984 | TV Series | Himself |
| Gimme a Break! | 1984 | TV Series | Himself |
| Na sowas! | 1984 | TV Series | Himself |
| Champs-Elysées | 1984 | TV Series | Himself |
| Ray Parker Jr.: Ghostbusters | 1984 | Video short | Himself |
| Soul City USA | 1984 | TV Movie | Himself |
| The 10th Annual American Music Awards | 1983 | TV Special | Himself |
| The American Music Awards | 1982 | TV Special | Himself |
| You Can't Change That | 1982 | Video short | Himself |
| The Midnight Special | 1978-1979 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - Host |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memòries de la tele | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| Top of the Pops 2 | 2007 | TV Series | Himself |
| Hittimittari | 1984-1985 | TV Series | Himself |
| Top of the Pops | 1978 | TV Series | Himself |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Star on the Walk of Fame | Walk of Fame | Recording | On March 6, 2014. At 7065 Hollywood Blvd. |
| 1985 | BAFTA Film Award | BAFTA Awards | Best Original Song | Ghostbusters (1984) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Oscar | Academy Awards, USA | Best Music, Original Song | Ghostbusters (1984) |
| 1985 | Golden Globe | Golden Globes, USA | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Ghostbusters (1984) |
| 1985 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Album of Instrumental Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special | Ghostbusters (1984) |
Known for movies
Ex Machina (2015)
as Soundtrack
Zombieland (2009)
as Soundtrack
Ghostbusters (1984)
as Soundtrack
Ghostbusters II (1989)
as Soundtrack