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Parker in 1969 |
Born | Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk (1909-06-26)June 26, 1909
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Died | January 21, 1997(1997-01-21) (aged 87)
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Known for | Manager of Elvis Presley |
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Spouse(s) | Marie Mott ( m. 1935; died 1986)
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Awards | Honorary Colonel (Louisiana) |
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Colonel Thomas Andrew "Tom" Parker (June 26, 1909 – January 21, 1997) born Andreas Cornelis ("Dries") van Kuijk, was a Dutch-born entertainment impresario. He was best known as the manager of Elvis Presley. For many years Parker falsely claimed to have been U.S.-born, but it eventually emerged that he was born in Breda in the Netherlands. view more...