James Parks
Biography
James Jean Parks, also known as James Dean Parks, is an American actor born on November 16, 1968, in Ventura County, California. His film credits include playing Texas Ranger Edgar McGraw in From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money, Kill Bill: Volume 1, Kill Bill: Volume 2, Death Proof, and Machete. His real life father, Michael Parks, played Earl McGraw, the father of Edgar McGraw. James Parks also portrayed Deputy Gilber in the French horror film Rubber, acted alongside his father in Kevin Smith's 2011 horror film Red State, and appeared in Quentin Tarantino's films Django Unchained as a tracker and The Hateful Eight as O.B. Jackson. In 2008, he had a small role on the television series True Blood.
Career overview
James Jean Parks is an American actor born in Ventura County, California, on November 16, 1968. Known professionally as James Parks, he has accumulated fifty-seven known acting credits over the course of his career.
His film work includes playing Texas Ranger Edgar McGraw in From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money, Kill Bill: Volume 1, Kill Bill: Volume 2, Death Proof, and Machete. In these projects, his character's father, Earl McGraw, was played by Parks' real-life father, Michael Parks. Parks and his father also acted together in Kevin Smith's 2011 horror film Red State. Additionally, Parks portrayed Deputy Gilber in the French horror film Rubber and appeared in Quentin Tarantino's films Django Unchained as a tracker and The Hateful Eight as O.B. Jackson.
In addition to his film appearances, Parks held a small role on the television series True Blood in 2008. His career spans various genres, including horror and drama, working with notable directors across multiple film and television productions.
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58 titles- Long Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks (2025) as Self
- Wrong Reasons (2022) as James Winandi
- The Hateful Eight (2019) as O.B. Jackson
- The Son (2017) as Niles Gilbert
- The Hateful Eight (2015) as O. B. Jackson
- The Elevator: Three Minutes Can Change Your Life (2015) as Jack
- Django Unchained (2012) as Tracker
- Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2011) as Edgar McGraw
- Red State (2011) as Mordechai
- Amigo (2011) as Sgt. Runnels
- The Walking Dead (2010) as Captured Whisperer
- Rubber (2010) as Doug
- Machete (2010) as Edgar McGraw
- Noble Things (2009) as J.C.
- True Blood (2008) as Mack Rattray
- Three Priests (2008) as Johnny
- Death Proof (2007) as Edgar McGraw
- Grindhouse (2007) as Edgar McGraw (segment "Death Proof")
- Jericho (2006) as Agent Hicks
- The Listening (2006) as Anthony Ashe
- House of the Dead 2 (2006) as Bart
- The Darkroom (2006) as Dwayne
- Islander (2006) as Pokey
- Eight Days to Live (2006) as Anderson
- Fighting Words (2006) as Fresno Pete
- Bones (2005) as Sheriff Dawes
- Daltry Calhoun (2005) as Arlo
- Deadwood (2004) as Clell Watson
- Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) as Edgar McGraw
- NCIS (2003) as Ryan Sikes
- Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) as Edgar McGraw
- Crocodile 2: Death Roll (2002) as Squid
- 24 (2001) as National Guard Sergeant
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) as Deputy Bennings
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Jonathan Wax
- Crusade (1999) as Duncan
- From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money (1999) as Deputy McGraw
- You Know My Name (1999) as Alibi Joe
- $pent (1999) as Grant
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Pharrin
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) as Tector Gorch
- Brooklyn South (1997) as Kevin O'Donnell
- Rough Riders (1997) as William Tiffany
- House of Frankenstein (1997) as Quinn
- Nash Bridges (1996) as Butch
- Profiler (1996) as Luke Dickerson
- Profiler (1996) as A.J. Tibbet
- The Sentinel (1996) as Tommy Juno
- Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon (1996) as Man at Bar
- JAG (1995) as Slider Morrison
- Star Trek: Voyager (1995) as Vel
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Drakhen
- The X-Files (1993) as Agent Terry Sullivan
- Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) as Service Station Mechanic
- Conagher (1991) as Curly
- Line of Fire: The Morris Dees Story (1991) as Tiger Knowles
- Shades of L.A. (1990)
- Blind Vengeance (1990) as Will Sharkey
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Parks best known for?
James Parks is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Son (2017), The Hateful Eight (2015), Django Unchained (2012), Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2011).
When and where was James Parks born?
James Parks was born on November 16, 1968 in Ventura County, California, USA.
How many credits does James Parks have?
James Parks has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is James Parks's background in cinema and television?
James Jean Parks, also known as James Dean Parks, is an American actor born on November 16, 1968, in Ventura County, California. His film credits include playing Texas Ranger Edgar McGraw in From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money, Kill Bill: Volume 1, Kill Bill: Volume 2, Death Proof, and Machete. His real life fathe...