Wolé Parks
Biography
Wolé Parks is an American actor born on July 27, 1982, in New York, New York, USA. He holds a B.F.A. in Fine Arts and a B.A. in Mathematics from New York University. Parks has appeared in various television shows, including Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, As the World Turns, Devious Maids, and The Vampire Diaries. He has also had a regular role as Dallas Griffin on the CBS soap As the World Turns. Since 2021, Parks has portrayed John Henry Irons in the CW superhero series Superman & Lois.
Career overview
Wolé Parks began his acting career with guest roles on television shows such as Law & Order and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. He later secured a regular role as Dallas Griffin on the CBS soap As the World Turns. Parks gained wider recognition for his portrayal of Sam Alexander on Devious Maids.
He also appeared as Cade in The Vampire Diaries. In addition to his work in these series, Parks has had a significant role in the CW superhero series Superman & Lois, where he portrays John Henry Irons, also known as The Stranger or Steel. This role marks a notable part of his career, showcasing his versatility as an actor in the genre of superhero television.
Throughout his acting career, Wolé Parks has demonstrated his ability to take on a range of roles in different television shows. His work in a variety of genres and series has contributed to his recognition as an actor in the industry.
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- Landman (2024) as Detective Miller
- The Lincoln Lawyer (2022) as David Lyons
- Superman & Lois (2021) as John Henry Irons
- FBI: International (2021) as George Campbell
- Virtually (2019) as Nate
- Yellowstone (2018) as Torry
- 9-1-1 (2018) as Michael's Boyfriend
- All American (2018) as Micah Richards
- For Love (2018) as Mateo Silva
- Tex Brown (2017)
- MacGyver (2016) as Caleb Worthy
- Man Down (2016) as Chance
- Half the Perfect World (2016) as Ralph
- Superstore (2015) as Scott
- Devious Maids (2013) as Sam Alexander
- Premium Rush (2012) as Manny
- The Vampire Diaries (2009) as Cade
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as CIA Agent Alfred Mahdi
- Royal Pains (2009) as Crown Prince Quami Obua
- Gossip Girl (2007) as Staffer
- NCIS (2003) as Navy Captain
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Damon Whitney
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Markeevious Ryan
- Law & Order (1990) as Sergeant Elias
- Law & Order (1990) as Thomas Ryland