Corey Parker

Acting

Corey Parker

Born July 8, 1965 · New York City, New York, USA

Died March 5, 2026 · aged 60

Corey Parker (July 8, 1965 – March 5, 2026) was an American actor and acting coach. He grew up in and around the theater. A native of New York City, he began working as an actor at age 5 and training at the age of 14 with teachers from the Actors Studio. He graduated from the High School of Performing Arts in Manhattan. He has appeared on every major network — with leading roles on ABC, CBS, NBC, …

Known For

Nine 1/2 WeeksNine 1/2 Weeks · 1986
Nine 1/2 Weeks
6.11986
MovieDramaRomance
An erotic story about a woman, the assistant of an art gallery, who gets involved in an impersonal affair with a man. She barely knows about his life, only about the sex games they play, so the relationship begins to get complicated.
Biloxi BluesBiloxi Blues · 1988
Biloxi Blues
6.21988
MovieComedyDrama
A Jewish teenager sets three goals: lose his virginity, become a writer, and survive World War II.
White PalaceWhite Palace · 1990
White Palace
6.51990
MovieDramaRomance
Max Baron is a Jewish advertising executive in his 20s who's still getting over the death of his wife. Nora Baker is a 40-something diner waitress who enjoys the wilder side of life. Mismatched or not, their attraction is instant and smoldering. With time, however, their class and age differences become an obstacle in their relationship, especially since Max can't keep Nora a secret from his Jewish friends and upper-crust associates forever.
CourageCourage · 1986
Courage
6.81986
MovieDramaTV Movie
A mother in Queens, New York, outraged when she discovers that her son is a drug addict, becomes an undercover agent for the DEA to clean up the drug trade in her neighborhood. Based on a true story.
Friday the 13th: A New BeginningFriday the 13th: A New Beginning · 1985
Friday the 13th: A New Beginning
5.31985
MovieHorrorThriller
Homicidal maniac Jason returns from the grave to cause more bloody mayhem. Young Tommy may have escaped from Crystal Lake, but he’s still haunted by the gruesome events that happened there. When gory murders start happening at the secluded halfway house for troubled teens where he now lives, it seems like his nightmarish nemesis, Jason, is back for more sadistic slaughters.
Hello Actors StudioHello Actors Studio · 1988
Hello Actors Studio
6.71988
MovieDocumentary
After Lee Strasberg’s death in 1982, the most prestigious talents from the Actors Studio assumed the leadership of this exceptional organization. For the first time ever, filmmakers have been allowed to film their work.
Teen FatherTeen Father · 1986
Teen Father
1986
MovieDramaFamily
College bound 18-year-old has his life turned upside down when his 16-year-old girlfriend announce she is pregnant.
Encino WomanEncino Woman · 1996
Encino Woman
4.21996
MovieComedyTV Movie
After thawing, a young prehistoric woman, Lucy, gets herself taken care of by David, a young intern at a marketing firm. Working on a campaign ad for a cosmetics company, David becomes Mr. Bigshot when his protégé is chosen to be the model/spokeswoman for her animal personality.

Movies

Nine 1/2 WeeksNine 1/2 Weeks · 1986
Nine 1/2 Weeks
6.11986
MovieDramaRomance
An erotic story about a woman, the assistant of an art gallery, who gets involved in an impersonal affair with a man. She barely knows about his life, only about the sex games they play, so the relationship begins to get complicated.
Biloxi BluesBiloxi Blues · 1988
Biloxi Blues
6.21988
MovieComedyDrama
A Jewish teenager sets three goals: lose his virginity, become a writer, and survive World War II.
White PalaceWhite Palace · 1990
White Palace
6.51990
MovieDramaRomance
Max Baron is a Jewish advertising executive in his 20s who's still getting over the death of his wife. Nora Baker is a 40-something diner waitress who enjoys the wilder side of life. Mismatched or not, their attraction is instant and smoldering. With time, however, their class and age differences become an obstacle in their relationship, especially since Max can't keep Nora a secret from his Jewish friends and upper-crust associates forever.
CourageCourage · 1986
Courage
6.81986
MovieDramaTV Movie
A mother in Queens, New York, outraged when she discovers that her son is a drug addict, becomes an undercover agent for the DEA to clean up the drug trade in her neighborhood. Based on a true story.
Friday the 13th: A New BeginningFriday the 13th: A New Beginning · 1985
Friday the 13th: A New Beginning
5.31985
MovieHorrorThriller
Homicidal maniac Jason returns from the grave to cause more bloody mayhem. Young Tommy may have escaped from Crystal Lake, but he’s still haunted by the gruesome events that happened there. When gory murders start happening at the secluded halfway house for troubled teens where he now lives, it seems like his nightmarish nemesis, Jason, is back for more sadistic slaughters.
Hello Actors StudioHello Actors Studio · 1988
Hello Actors Studio
6.71988
MovieDocumentary
After Lee Strasberg’s death in 1982, the most prestigious talents from the Actors Studio assumed the leadership of this exceptional organization. For the first time ever, filmmakers have been allowed to film their work.
Teen FatherTeen Father · 1986
Teen Father
1986
MovieDramaFamily
College bound 18-year-old has his life turned upside down when his 16-year-old girlfriend announce she is pregnant.
Encino WomanEncino Woman · 1996
Encino Woman
4.21996
MovieComedyTV Movie
After thawing, a young prehistoric woman, Lucy, gets herself taken care of by David, a young intern at a marketing firm. Working on a campaign ad for a cosmetics company, David becomes Mr. Bigshot when his protégé is chosen to be the model/spokeswoman for her animal personality.
I'm Dangerous TonightI'm Dangerous Tonight · 1990
I'm Dangerous Tonight
4.91990
MovieHorrorThriller
An ancient Aztec cloth with a curse accidentally finds its way into the possession of a young woman. She decides to make a dress from the cloth. Whoever wears this cloth/dress comes under its spell; all inhibitions and moral responsibilities are lost.
Mr. and Mrs. LovingMr. and Mrs. Loving · 1996
Mr. and Mrs. Loving
6.01996
MovieRomanceDrama
A moving and uplifting drama about the effects of interracial marriage in the 1960s. Friends since childhood, and loved by both families, this couple are exiled after their wedding and have to wage a courageous battle to find their place in America as a loving family.
Don't TouchDon't Touch · 1985
Don't Touch
1985
MovieDramaTV Movie
A teenager babysitting a young girl discovers that she is being molested by a family friend when harrowing memories of her own past molestation by her uncle come to the surface.
Breast MenBreast Men · 1997
Breast Men
5.21997
MovieTV MovieDrama
We follow the two Texas doctors who invented the modern breast implant and its surgical procedure. However, when success and money come their way, they split up and follow different paths. One becomes the surgeon of the everyday woman while the other's career freefalls and has to settle with strippers and actresses. The film covers their history and their inventions, from the sixties until today.
A Mother's PrayerA Mother's Prayer · 1995
A Mother's Prayer
8.61995
MovieDramaTV Movie
Rosemary Holmstrom is struggling to bring up her son following the death of her husband. When she is diagnosed with AIDS, at first she refuses to believe it, but soon turns her attentions to the problem of what will happen to her son when she dies.
How I Got Into CollegeHow I Got Into College · 1989
How I Got Into College
6.01989
MovieComedyRomance
High school senior Marlon Bowne is smitten with overachieving classmate Jessica Kailo. But, if he wants to have a shot with her, he'll have to find a way to get into Ramsey College, Jessica's top choice of schools. It won't be easy, since the college is highly selective and Marlon's grades are hardly impressive. That means the lovelorn teen will have to find a way to score high on the SATs and win over the college admissions committee.
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13thCrystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th · 2013
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
7.92013
MovieDocumentary
Taking inspiration from Peter M. Bracke's definitive book of the same name, this seven-hour documentary dives into the making of all twelve Friday the 13th films, with all-new interviews from the cast and the crew.
Willy/MillyWilly/Milly · 1986
Willy/Milly
5.41986
MovieComedyFantasy
Milly is annoyed whenever her mom tells her to behave more appropriate for a girl. She's just not interested in fancy dresses or prom dances. Some day her best friend's little brother offers her a potion which can make her deepest wish come true during a solar eclipse. She goes through with it and ends up with male genitals, additionally. So she has to decide if she wants to live as a boy or a girl. Her father, who always wanted a son, supports her in checking out life as a boy. Hence Milly changes school and starts out as Willy.
Big Man on CampusBig Man on Campus · 1989
Big Man on Campus
6.21989
MovieComedyFantasy
In this version of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", a hunchback is found living in the bell tower of UCLA. He discovers life as two students bring him out of the tower and into society.
Being AwesomeBeing Awesome · 2013
Being Awesome
3.52013
Movie
Teddy and Lloyd, each hopelessly depressed, strike up a friendship at their 10-year high school reunion and decide to turn their lives around. They decide to break things down to basics and set a very clear and simple goal for themselves: to just be awesome.
Scream for HelpScream for Help · 1984
Scream for Help
5.21984
MovieHorrorMystery
A teenaged girl discovers that her stepfather is trying to murder her and her mother, but when she tells people, no one will believe her.
TupeloveTupelove · 2012
Tupelove
2012
MovieDrama
A businessman is led around Tupelo, Mississippi by a '50s tour guide showing him its connection to Elvis Presley.
The Bureau of Short-Term AffairsThe Bureau of Short-Term Affairs · 2013
The Bureau of Short-Term Affairs
2013
MovieDramaComedy
A matchmaking bureau, run by fierce dame Denise, focuses on finding the wrong partners for clients, instead of the right. Clients seek short-term affairs that exclude the promise of a bright and committed future, which is exactly the arrangement handsome newcomer, Mark is looking for when he comes in for his interview. Little does he know,he's going to get a lot more than he bargained for in the first place.
Broadway BoundBroadway Bound · 1992
Broadway Bound
6.51992
MovieComedyDrama
Eugene and Stanley Jerome try to break into show biz as comedy writers while their parents' marriage ends.
The Lost Language of CranesThe Lost Language of Cranes · 1992
The Lost Language of Cranes
5.91992
MovieDrama
When a young gay man comes out of the closet, his friends support him, but when he comes out to his parents, he stirs up a wealth of hidden feelings and secrets in their relationship.
Woman's PictureWoman's Picture · 2011
Woman's Picture
2011
Movie
Woman's Picture is an anthology film inspired by classic women's films of the thirties, forties, and fifties. The story is divided into three sections, each of which deals with its own specific female character. The segments function as parallel dimensions, exploring thematic connections between women whose immediate experiences seem very far removed from one another.

TV Shows

Will & GraceWill & Grace · 1998
Will & Grace
6.91998
SeriesComedy
Will Truman and Grace Adler are best friends living in New York, and when Grace's engagement falls apart, she moves in with Will. Together, along with their friends, they go through the trials of dating, sex, relationships and their careers, butting heads at times but ultimately supporting one another while exchanging plenty of witty banter along the way.
Touched by an AngelTouched by an Angel · 1994
Touched by an Angel
7.21994
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Monica, an angel, is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who are at a crossroads in their lives.
thirtysomethingthirtysomething · 1987
thirtysomething
6.31987
SeriesDrama
Thirtysomething is an American television drama about a group of baby boomers in their late thirties. It was created by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick for MGM/UA Television Group and The Bedford Falls Company, and aired on ABC. It premiered in the U.S. on September 29, 1987. It lasted four seasons, with the last of its 85 episodes airing on May 28, 1991. The title of the show was designed as thirtysomething by Kathie Broyles, who combined the words of the original title, Thirty Something. In 1997, "The Go Between" and "Samurai Ad Man" were ranked #22 on TV Guide′s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time. In 2002, Thirtysomething was ranked #19 on TV Guide′s 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time, and in 2013 TV Guide ranked it #10 in its list of The 60 Greatest Dramas of All Time.
ABC Afterschool SpecialABC Afterschool Special · 1972
ABC Afterschool Special
6.51972
SeriesDrama
Dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenagers. Several episodes were either in animated form or presented as documentaries. Topics included illiteracy, substance abuse and teenage pregnancy.
DuckmanDuckman · 1994
Duckman
7.21994
SeriesAnimationComedy
Together with Cornfed, his portly, porcine partner in crime solving, this defective detective amazingly manages to solve crimes and be a single parent to his hilariously dysfunctional sons at the same time.
The Bronx ZooThe Bronx Zoo · 1987
The Bronx Zoo
6.51987
SeriesDrama
Elderly white principal of a Bronx high school that's in a rough black and Latino neighborhood tries to keep everyone's spirits up, despite having to deal with unmotivated teachers and disinterested students... THE BRONX ZOO was a 1987 NBC drama series directed by Allan Arkush and Paul Lynch. It lasted two seasons before cancellation.
Flying BlindFlying Blind · 1992
Flying Blind
5.11992
SeriesComedy
Flying Blind is an American sitcom that aired on Fox from September 1992, to May 1993. The series stars Corey Parker and Téa Leoni.
The WordThe Word · 1990
The Word
6.01990
Series
The Word was a 1990s Channel 4 television programme in the United Kingdom. The show pushed forward the boundaries of youth TV, always coming close to going too far.
Love Boat: The Next WaveLove Boat: The Next Wave · 1998
Love Boat: The Next Wave
5.51998
SeriesComedy
In this updated version of the classic "The Love Boat" series, recently divorced former U.S. Navy captain Jim Kennedy III takes the helm of a Caribbean cruise ship - along with its crew mates - on adventuresome voyages that sometimes lead to romance. The series aired on UPN from 1998 to 1999.
Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor StoryLiz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story · 1995
Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story
6.51995
SeriesDrama
The story of the life of the actress Elizabeth Taylor. The making of an iconic American film star: Elizabeth Taylor. Based on the novel by C. David Heymann, this biographical miniseries follows Elizabeth Taylor's rise to stardom, her seven marriages, her bouts with substance abuse, and her cementation as a Hollywood legend.
At Mother's RequestAt Mother's Request · 1987
At Mother's Request
10.01987
SeriesCrimeDrama
A mother forces her son to kill her father, based upon a true event in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1978.