Harry Parke

Biography

Harry Einstein (May 6, 1904 – November 23, 1958), known professionally as Harry Parke and other pseudonyms, most commonly Parkyakarkus (or a close variant) was an American comedian, writer, and character actor. He was also the father of comedians and actors Albert Brooks and Bob Einstein (aka Super Dave Osborne).

Known For

Movie Pests

as Peanut-Eating Pest (uncredited)

Strike Me Pink

as Parkyakarkus

The Yanks Are Coming

as Parky (as Parkyarkarkus)

The Life of the Party

as Parky

Earl Carroll Vanities

as Walter

Night Spot

as Gashouse

She's Got Everything

as Nick Zyteras

Out of This World

as Gus Palukas

A Yank in Libya

as Parky

New Faces of 1937

as Parky