Michael Parks is known as an actor’s actor by his peers with a breadth of astonishing range that has allowed him to portray stunning contrasts–sometimes in the same film, like in Tusk (2014), starring in dual roles as an erudite serial killer opposite Justin Long, and as a feeble rube opposite Johnny Depp.

Who was the star of Then Came Bronson?

Michael Parks, the star of motorcycle hit Then Came Bronson, Twin Peaks and auteur director Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill, among others, died Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at the age of 77. The cause of death was not reported.

Where is Michael Parks buried?

Parks died on May 9, 2017 in his Los Angeles home at the age of 77. He requested a full body burial at sea, which his wife attended alone. The public memorial service was held at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery.

What was Michael Parks in?

Michael Parks, the veteran Hollywood character actor who appeared in Kill Bill, Django Unchained and Red State, has died. He was 77. His passing on Wednesday was confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter by his agent, Jane Schulman of Vesta Talent Agency. The cause of death was not disclosed.

Was Bonnie Bedelia in Then Came Bronson?

Nick’s tragedy makes Bronson think about the meaning of his life and soon decides to quit the “rat race.” He then takes to the road on the motorcycle to discover what life would put in his path. Other actors: Bonnie Bedelia, Akim Tamiroff, Gary Merrill.

What kind of motorcycle did Michael Parks ride in Then Came Bronson?

Starring Michael Parks, the series only ran between 1969 and 1970. The bike was a 1969 Harley-Davidson XLH 900 Sportster with an emblem of the “All-Seeing Eye” as a tank badge.

Does Charles Bronson speak German?

Besides English, he could also speak Lithuanian, Russian and Greek. In a 1973 interview, Bronson said that he did not know his father very well and “I’m not even sure if I loved him or hated him.” He said that all he could remember was that when his mother said that his father was coming home, the children would hide.