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surname. Notable people with the surname include: *

Alan Parks Sir Alan Guyatt Parks (19 December 1920 – 3 November 1982) was a British colorectal surgeon, who served as president of the Royal College of Surgeons. Early life and education Parks attended Sutton High School and later Epsom College (1935 ...

(1920-1982), British surgeon * Alan Parks (writer) (born 1963), Scottish crime writer *

Alex Parks Alexandra Rebecca Parks (born 26 July 1984) is an English singer-songwriter. Parks was entered into the BBC Television programme, ''Fame Academy'' by her father. It was a show that she went on to win. Soon after winning ''Fame Academy'', she re ...

(born 1984), English singer-songwriter *

Bernard C. Parks Bernard C. Parks (born December 7, 1943) is an American politician, who served as a member of the Los Angeles City Council, representing the 8th district in South Los Angeles from 2003 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Parks served as C ...

(born 1943), American politician, former chief of the Los Angeles Police Department *

Bert Parks Bert Parks (born Bertram Jacobson; December 30, 1914 – February 2, 1992) was an American actor, singer, and radio and television announcer, best known for hosting the annual Miss America telecast from 1955 to 1979. Early life Parks was bor ...

(1914–1992), American actor, singer, and radio and television announcer *

Billy Parks William James Parks (January 1, 1948 – July 22, 2009) was an American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers, Dallas Cowboys, and Houston Oilers. He played college football at Long Beach State ...

(1948–2009), American football player *

Bobby Parks Bobby Ray Parks Sr. (November 26, 1961 – March 30, 2013) was an American professional basketball player from Grand Junction, Tennessee. He played for Memphis State University (now the University of Memphis) from 1980-1984 and played inter ...

(1961–2013), American basketball player, member of the Philippine Basketball Association Hall of Fame *

Bobby Ray Parks Jr. Bobby Ray Barbosa Parks Jr. (born February 19, 1993) is a Filipino-American professional basketball player for Nagoya Diamond Dolphins of the Japanese B.League. A 6'4" Guard (basketball), guard, he played college basketball for the NU Bulldogs f ...

(born 1993), American basketball player, son of the above *

Bobby Parks (cricketer) Robert James Parks (born 15 June 1959) is a former English cricketer who played for Hampshire County Cricket Club. He is the grandson of Jim Parks senior and son of Jim Parks junior.Carson Parks Clarence Carson Parks II (26 April 1936 – 22 June 2005), also known as C. Carson Parks, was an American songwriter, music publisher, musician and singer, best known for writing the hit song "Somethin' Stupid". His younger brother is the composer ...

(1936–2005), American songwriter, music publisher, musician and singer *

Clifton T. Parks Clifton T. Parks (April 8, 1895 – August 26, 1976) was an American lawyer and attorney. Parks was born in Minnesota and lived in Saint Paul, Minnesota Saint Paul (abbreviated St. Paul) is the List of capitals in the United States, capi ...

(1895-1976), American lawyer and politician *

Cord Parks Cordelius Jamerr Parks (born November 12, 1986) is an American cornerback of Canadian football who is currently a free agent. He was picked up on waivers by the Seattle Seahawks on June 16, 2010. He was signed by the Rams as an undrafted free agen ...

(born 1986), American football player in the Canadian Football League *

Dan Parks Daniel Arthur Parks (born 26 May 1978) is an Australian-born former international rugby union player and now coach. His primary playing position was at fly-half. Parks played professionally for Pro12 sides Glasgow Warriors, Cardiff Blues an ...

(born 1978), Australian-born former rugby union player * Dave Parks (1941–2019), American football player *

Ed Parks Edward Harry "Mickey" Parks (February 26, 1917 – June 1987) was an American football player. He was one of nine children and his parents were James Hiram and Laura Belle Robbins Parks. He graduated from Shawnee (Oklahoma) High School in 1933 ...

(1917–1987), American football player *

Floyd B. Parks USS ''Floyd B. Parks'' (DD-884) was a in service with the United States Navy from 1945 to 1973. She was scrapped in 1974. Namesake Floyd Bruce Parks was born on 16 January 1911 in Salisbury, Missouri, the first child of James B. Parks and his ...

(1911–1942), decorated aviation officer in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. *

Floyd Lavinius Parks Lieutenant General Floyd Lavinius Parks (9 February 1896 – 10 March 1959) was a United States Army officer who served with distinction during World War II. During the war, he was chief of staff of the US Army Ground Forces and the First Allied ...

(1896–1959), a United States Army general during World War II. * Gordon Parks (1912–2006), American photographer, musician, writer and film director *

Gordon Parks Jr. Gordon Roger Parks Jr. (December 7, 1934April 3, 1979) was an American film director, best known for the 1972 film '' Super Fly''. Life and career Parks was born to Sally Alvis and photographer and director Gordon Parks in Minneapolis in 1934. ...

(1934–1979), American director best known for the film ''Super Fly'', son of the above *

Gordon Parks (footballer) Gordon John Parks (born 9 November 1972) is a Scottish sports journalist and a former footballer. Playing career Parks began his career with Dundee United, but failed to make a first team appearance. He joined Clyde in 1992, and after impres ...

(born 1972), Scottish sports journalist and former footballer *

Harry Parks (cricketer) Henry William Parks (18 July 1906 – 7 May 1984) was an English cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman whose first-class career with Sussex lasted from 1926 to 1948. In 483 matches he scored 21,725 runs at an average of 33.57, with 42 cen ...

(1906–1984), English cricketer *

Harry Jeremiah Parks Harry Jeremiah Parks (February 24, 1848 – October 19, 1927) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the American Civil War. Life and career Harr ...

(1848–1927), U.S. Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient * J. L. Parks (), American former basketball player *

James Parks (disambiguation) James or Jim Parks may refer to: * James Parks (freed slave) (1843–1929), freed slave prominently buried in Arlington National Cemetery * James Parks (actor) (born 1968), American actor * James C. Parks (1942–2002), American botanist and plan ...

Jordan Parks Jordan Parks (born 6 April 1994) is an American professional basketball player for Reyer Venezia Mestre of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) and the EuroCup. During the 2019–20 season, Parks finished as the second-leading scorer in Serie A ...

(born 1994), American basketball player *

Keaton Parks Keaton Alexander Parks (born August 6, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Major League Soccer club New York City FC. Club career Born in Plano, Texas, Parks played soccer three years with Liberty Hi ...

(born 1997), American soccer player * Lisa Parks, American media scholar * Lloyd Parks (born 1948), Jamaican reggae vocalist and bass player *

Lloyd Parks (R&B singer) Lloyd Parks is an American R&B/soul singer born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. He is an original member of the Philadelphia International Records group, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes. Lloyd is noted for his high tenor and falsett ...

, American R&B/soul singer, member of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes *

Lyman Parks Rev. Lyman S. Parks (1917 – November 4, 2009) was the mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1971 to 1976. He was the first African-American to serve in the position. He was also the first African-American elected to the Grand Rapids City Commissi ...

(1917–2009), mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan * Michael Parks (1940–2017), American singer and actor * Raymond Parks (auto racing) (1914–2010), American stock car racing team owner *

Reggie Parks Reggie Parks (August 27, 1934 – October 7, 2021) was a Canadian professional wrestler and engraver, known for his work designing championship belts for wrestling, mixed martial arts, and boxing promotions. Parks began his wrestling career und ...

(1934–2021), Canadian professional wrestler * Robert Parks (disambiguation) * Rosa Parks (1913–2005), African-American civil rights activist *

Sam Parks Jr. Samuel McLaughlin Parks Jr. (June 23, 1909 – April 7, 1997) was an American professional golfer, the winner of the U.S. Open in 1935, his only major title. Born in Bellevue, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh, Parks used his knowledge of the near ...

(1909–1997), American professional golfer * Susie A. Parks (1895-1981), American switchboard operator during the Battle of Columbus *

Terrance Parks Terrance Parks (born April 14, 1990) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Florida State University. He was not selected in the 2012 NFL Draft, but signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an un ...

(born 1990), American football player *

Tilman Bacon Parks Tilman Bacon Parks (May 14, 1872 – February 12, 1950) was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas. Biography Born near Lewisville, Arkansas, Parks attended the common schools, the University of Texas at Austin, and the University of Virginia ...

(1872–1950), American politician, U.S. Representative from Arkansas * Trevin Parks (born 1991), American basketball player * William Parks (disambiguation)

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