James Parks - Actor Profile

James Parks

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
32Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 16, 1968
Birth Place: Ventura County, California, USA

About James Parks

James Jean Parks (born November 16, 1968) is an American actor. Parks was born in Ventura County, California. His roles include 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. Earl McGraw, the father of Edgar McGraw, is played by James' real life father, Michael Parks. He portrayed Deputy Gilber in the French horror film Rubber. Parks also acted alongside his father again 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, Parks had a small role on the hit HBO television series True Blood playing Mack Rattray. Description above from the Wikipedia article James Parks, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

James Parks Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of James Parks reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 32 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of James Parks's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 31% of James Parks's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Django Unchained, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best James Parks Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from James Parks's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie James Parks has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Long Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 Wrong Reasons James Winandi Flop Similar →
2015 The Hateful Eight O. B. Jackson Super Hit Similar →
2015 The Elevator: Three Minutes Can Change Your Life Jack Average Similar →
2012 Django Unchained Tracker Super Hit Similar →
2011 Red State Mordechai Average Similar →
2011 Amigo Sgt. Runnels Flop Similar →
2011 Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Edgar McGraw Super Hit Similar →
2010 Rubber Doug Average Similar →
2010 Machete Edgar McGraw Average Similar →
2009 Noble Things J.C. Flop Similar →
2008 Three Priests Johnny Flop Similar →
2007 Death Proof Edgar McGraw Hit Similar →
2007 Grindhouse Edgar McGraw (segment "Death Proof") Hit Similar →
2006 Fighting Words Fresno Pete Flop Similar →
2006 The Listening Anthony Ashe Average Similar →
2006 House of the Dead 2 Bart Flop Similar →
2006 Eight Days to Live Anderson Average Similar →
2006 Islander Pokey Average Similar →
2006 The Darkroom Dwayne Flop Similar →
2005 Daltry Calhoun Arlo Flop Similar →
2004 Kill Bill: Vol. 2 Edgar McGraw Super Hit Similar →
2003 Kill Bill: Vol. 1 Edgar McGraw Super Hit Similar →
2002 Crocodile 2: Death Roll Squid Flop Similar →
1999 You Know My Name Alibi Joe Flop Similar →
1999 From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money Deputy McGraw Flop Similar →
1999 $pent Grant Flop Similar →
1996 Apollo 11: First Steps on the Moon Man at Bar Average Similar →
1992 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me Service Station Mechanic Hit Similar →
1991 Conagher Curly Hit Similar →
1991 Line of Fire: The Morris Dees Story Tiger Knowles Flop Similar →
1990 Blind Vengeance Will Sharkey Flop Similar →

James Parks - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Parks?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Parks is "Django Unchained" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has James Parks acted in?

James Parks has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Parks?

Other notable films include "Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair", "Kill Bill: Vol. 1", and "Long Lonesome Highway: The Story of Michael Parks".

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