[4] From about 1931 until 1938, he worked as a "carny" with Royal American Shows. In any case, Parker remained Presley's manager without a break until Presley's death in 1977. [35] He sent Presley's friends to keep him company, arranged for business associates to watch over him while they were working in Europe, and kept in regular contact with him. Parker was eventually sued by the Elvis estate over mismanagement, which found his dealings over the years to be unethical and extortionate. It's a surprisingly relatable trait for someone . Related: The Darkest Moments In Oscars History. You're going to be a star.'"[71]. Thats insane! By 1980, the cost of running the estate was estimated to be as much as $500,000 a year. [19][20] Part of Parker's role was to secure a new recording contract with a bigger label. As a reward, Davis gave him the honorary rank of "colonel" in the Louisiana State Militia.[2][3]. "[52], Parker accepted that their working relationship was over, Parker telling them over the phone that Dr. Nick's services are no longer required, and demanded that Presley pay him $2 million to end their contract; money Parker claimed he was owed. Parker struggled with a gambling addiction while keeping Elvis on a short leash, halting the singer from touring overseas and pushing him into cheap projects that were frequently averse to what the artist wanted to be a part of, eventually taking 50% of Elvis' earnings, of which they both agreed upon. Austin had spent much of his fortune on partying, cars, mansions, and women, and his popularity had been eclipsed by other singers, such as Bing Crosby. "[24], With his first RCA Victor single, "Heartbreak Hotel", in 1956,[25] Presley became a recording star. Just the opposite. In May 1973, in an attempt to deal with Presley's growing dependence on prescription drugs, Presley's father, Vernon, and Parker attempted to cut off his supply. Tom Parker didn't enjoy a good reputation even after being associated with one of the legendary artists that history has ever seen. And there certainly would've been no Elvis without Colonel Tom Parker.' And I know it wasn't him, but it's true. He was believed to have been in debt to the Las Vegas Hilton for over $30 million at one point, which led to his eviction from the property after Elvis' death. In 1958, Parker encouraged Elvis to voluntarily enlist in the Army (part of Elvis' true story) after he received a draft notice and serve a two-year stint as a regular soldier, showing the world that he was just like any average American. Also to die at a similar age of either heart or lung problems were Elvis' mother Gladys and three of her brothers. [16], Eddy Arnold fired Parker in 1953 over Parker's growing involvement with the singer Hank Snow. [4][5] Parker's final years were spent living in Las Vegas, in increasingly poor health before his death in 1997. What Really Happened To Colonel Tom Parker? [17] In the beginning, Presley, Moore, and the bassist Bill Black were a trio, the Blue Moon Boys. The talks had included details about European tours, and buying out Presley's contract would not have been a problem for Hulett and his company. Frequently photographed with Presley, Parker became a celebrity in his . Stories appeared in the press regularly about Presley, including that he would do a live CCTV broadcast when he returned and that he had signed a deal for a series of annual television spectaculars to be broadcast across the country. [4] A year later at 18, with enough money to sustain him for a short period, he entered America illegally by jumping ship from his employer's vessel. [5] During a second, more detailed investigation, Tual discovered that all earnings were paid directly to the Trust instead of Parker. By 1984, with his gambling debts reportedly rising again, he was evicted. [32], In 1957, Parker finally managed to give Tommy Sands his big break by arranging for him to audition for and star in The Singin' Idol, a drama for NBC that was loosely based on the life and career of Presley. [39] Throughout the 1960s Parker would continually renegotiate Presley's film contracts, often paying little attention to the scripts or the concerns of his client. Parker sent Elvis all over the United States, but he would never let him out of North America, leaving Canada as the only other nation to host The King in his long career. Gaining or losing weight, taking on accents, and experimenting in a variety of genres that pushed his limits as an actor, Hanks has built a career out of challenging roles. He died of complications from the stroke[72] the following morning at a hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada, at age 87. [37] Parker signed long-term contracts with the film studios,[39] possibly to guarantee work and income for both him and Presley. "[27][28], Parker signed a deal with Beverly Hills film merchandiser Hank Saperstein for nearly $40,000 to turn Presley into a brand name. Adam van Kuijk died from emphysema in 1992, never seeing or visiting Parker again.[63]. In the end, both Elvis and Colonel Parker shared a tragic journey that mirrored their working relationship. Parker found ways to market Elvis through merchandise, TV appearances, and films, always working in some kind of cross-promotion to make more money off the endeavor. Following the success of Presley's Las Vegas return, Parker signed a contract with the International Hotel to guarantee Presley would play a month-long engagement for $125,000 a week ($974,043 in 2021 dollars[11]), an unheard-of sum at the time. [26] Presley said of Parker: "I don't think I would have ever been very big if it wasn't for him. [60], The disputes with the Presley estate did not terminate Parker's association with Presley. Parker's Net Worth When He Died Was $1 Million. After Elvis' death in 1977, the Elvis Presley manager continued on as if The King were still alive. Finally, Tom Hanks wasn't nominated for Best Supporting Actor. Second, for a movie about a musician, Elvis also didn't receive any music nominations at the Oscars. Colonel Tom is credited as being the man who made Elvis Presley a star. According to Presley's friend, Jerry Schilling, Presley was excited about the opportunity to take on a new challenge. [67] Author Alanna Nash has suggested that the couple may have simply placed their hands on a Bible and given themselves a "carny wedding".[67]. [4] Although Parker had served honorably for a time, he went AWOL this time and was charged with desertion. Having been a staple in The King's life for so long, he was well known to Elvis' ex-wife, Priscilla Presley, who humored his appearances at such venues, regarding him as a family friend despite their clashes over the estate. The sale of the back catalog to RCA meant that after his death, Presley's estate would not receive any royalties for any Presley recordings made prior to 1973. In general, fans of the icon think that Colonel Parker never let Elvis fully shine. While the . [14] Parker served in the peacetime army as a precondition for taking advantage of that stipulation, but he never subsequently applied to become a citizen. Hanks has portrayed real-life people in a number of films, from Jim Lovell in Apollo 13 to Mr. Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood to Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger in Sully - and many more. That never happenedElvis died not knowing of Parker's illegal statusbut he would have had . [13] Instead, Parker decided to stay in Temple Terrace, Florida, with his family, perhaps to avoid having to submit paperwork that could expose his illegal status. [56] Shortly afterward, he traveled to Memphis for Presley's funeral. [56] At the funeral, he persuaded Presley's father to sign over control of Presley's career in death to him. However, the music scene had radically changed. [citation needed], When Presley died on August 16, 1977, one day before he was due to go out on tour, some accounts suggest Parker acted as if nothing had happened. He said 'Did I really?' "I had the luxury of essentially recreating somebody who no one really knew. Following his discharge, Parker worked at a number of jobs, including food concessions and gaming carnivals. [33] Parker, on the other hand, was fully aware that any special treatment given to Presley would instantly be used against him in the media and by those who disliked his style of music. [43] A breakfast reception was arranged, taking place after the media got their photographs of the couple. [4] It was later revealed that Presley owned 22% of the company, Parker owned 56%, and the final 22% was made up of various business associates. [14] Parker decided against registering, possibly to prevent his previous Army record from becoming public. [41], To make up for lack of earnings, Parker arranged for Presley's gold Cadillac to go on tour. [16] He arranged live appearances and became something of a father figure to the then-15-year-old Sands. At the time of his death, Parker was suffering with diabetes, gout, and various other health problems. [57], Parker set out to protect his future income. He's a very smart man. Parker made several attempts to have it stopped, but failed to do so. [67] As Parker's management career began to take off, Marie became more of a housewife, although she would occasionally travel with him to various parts of the country. Parker privately acknowledged his brother and even introduced him to Presley. You tell everybody the Colonel touched your head." A proud father, a combat veteran, dog lover, gym rat, coffee enthusiast and all around equal opportunity doughnut devourer, you can follow his daily exploits on Twitter and Instagram, as well as YouTube Videos on The Arctic Ninja Network. It's one of only a very few villainous roles that Hanks has taken in his long career in movies, making it a relatively rare departure for the actor. During the 1960s, after many years of ill health, Marie began to display signs of dementia. He influenced Presley's personal life, including Presley's decisions to accept military service in 1958 and to marry Priscilla Beaulieu in 1967. [54] Vernon also threatened to find a new manager if Parker wouldn't continue to tour Presley. You read that right, $146.6 million dollars. Presley's career stagnated while artists like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and The Beach Boys dominated the charts. Colonel Parker was a very complicated person, and his . He adopted a new name and claimed to have been born in the United States. Colonel Tom Parker was a carnival barker, a con man, an inveterate gambler Parker earned and stole from Elvis over 100 million dollars as Elvis manager. [33] Presley had wanted to join Special Services, allowing him the opportunity to perform while at the same time getting an easier ride than other soldiers. Parker remained Elvis' manager until Presley's death in 1977. In November, Parker and Snow persuaded RCA to buy Presley out from Sun for $40,000, and on November 21, Presley's contract was officially transferred from Sun Records to RCA Victor. On January 20, 1997, Parker suffered a stroke. [4] After a lifetime that saw him earn in excess of $100 million, Parker's estate was worth barely $1 million when he died. [41] In Houston alone in one afternoon, 40,000 people paid to see it, with one woman offering to have sex with the tour manager if he would allow her to sit in it. This proved very lucrative, especially when the single for Presley's first film, Love Me Tender, sold over one million copies in advance sales. Colonel Parker died in 1997 in Las Vegas after suffering a stroke at 87 years old, outliving Elvis by 20 years. With Parker's help, Presley signed a recording contract with RCA Victor, leading to his commercial breakthrough in 1956 with his sixth single "Heartbreak Hotel" and propelling him to become one of the most popular and commercially successful entertainers in the world. [33] He had arranged for Presley to record five singles before his induction,[35] guaranteeing RCA Victor enough material to release over a two-year period. [26], In April 1956, Parker made his first mistake with Presley's career. [1], Parker was born as Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk on June 26, 1909, in Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands,[4] and was the seventh of eleven children. "[72] She reiterated her positive opinion to Tom Hanks in 2022 when the actor prepared to play Parker for Elvis (2022). ", "Photos: Elvis Presley and Colonel Tom Parker", https://www.elvis.com.au/presley/a-new-light-on-colonel-tom-parker.shtml, "A Larger-Than-Life Look at a Larger-Than-Life Star", "Meet the Fifth (Jewish) Beatle Manager Brian Epstein", "The All American Boy: Enter Elvis and the rock-a-billies", Tom Parker collection and interviews with co workers, ED Bonja Interview Elvis Photographer - the Elvis Information Network exclusive. Phillips told them to make a separate deal with Elvis. [15], A young singer, Tommy Sands, caught Parker's eye in 1952, and Parker immediately set about promoting him. Here's why Colonel Tom Parker is so controversial. Elvis and the Colonel were associated throughout the musician's entire career, including music, movies, and TV specials. The "Colonel" badly mismanaged Elvis. [14] The job not only offered him a secure wage, it also offered a rent-free apartment above the Humane Society in a remote part of West Tampa for him and his family. Tual also said a 1973 agreement selling RCA 700 master recordings for $5 million made no sense for the. Parker did not appear to care if the films were good or bad but only about the profits. Related: Elvis True Story: Who Was Orion? Elvis and the Colonel worked to change his overall image in the wake of the backlash from his critics, who frequently deemed him offensive. He also assisted Jimmie Davis' campaign to become Governor of Louisiana. [55] According to Presley's friend, Larry Geller, Parker secretly wanted the book to be published, hoping that it would help Presley realize the severity of his situation and persuade him to do something about it. With more and more fans learning about Presley and his legacy, many are developing an intense curiosity about those in the King's inner circle. Known for his keen promotion and merchandising savvy, Parker, or "the Snowman," would help to make Elvis a household name, putting the singer on everything from lunch boxes to board games to trading cards and beyond. [15] However, RCA Victor producer Steve Sholes was convinced that Presley's style of music would be a huge hit with the right label, and he began talks with Parker. The actor has proven time and again that he's up to the challenge of playing a real-world personality and the role of Elvis and the Colonel is no different. A gambling, circus- and cigar-loving illegal immigrant: that's who created the buzz behind the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley.Colonel Tom Parker was the one person you'd see at . At that point, Moore and Black had no contractual ties to either Phillips or Presley. [29] While Presley was a hit among the youth of America, the middle-aged audiences found him an oddity. His Dutch birthplace and immigrant status were not revealed for many years. He takes fifty percent of everything I earn." [4] By this time, with the IRS demanding almost $15 million in taxes, the estate was facing bankruptcy. Tt was this, rather than his entrance into the Army or the later death of Gladys, from which Presley never truly recovered and which ultimately killed him. The Tom Hanks Tom Parker portrayal is certainly one of the highlights of the movie, giving audiences something they aren't used to seeing from the actor. Andreas Cornelius Van Kuijk ("Colonel Tom Parker"), manager and promoter: born Breda, Holland 26 June 1909; twice married; died Las Vegas 21 January 1997. He received more than half of the income from Elvis's early success, which at the time was an unprecedented figure. [65], Others, however, had doubts about whether they were legally married at all. [68] From then on, he continued living in Las Vegas, mostly avoiding contact with the press. On January 20, 1997, Parker's wife heard a crashing sound from the living room, and when she heard no response to her calls, she went in to find him slumped over in his chair after suffering a stroke. [39], For the remainder of the 1960s, Presley made films that relied heavily on exotic locations and mundane songs, and he was tied into contracts that he could not escape. In particular, Hanks was looking forward to taking part in a fresh look at the story, as the tale of Elvis is well-known enough to garner fatigue. [16] Critics were very positive in their reviews of both the drama and Sands, leading to Capitol Records signing Sands within a week. "[56] Almost immediately, before even visiting Graceland, Parker traveled to New York City to meet with merchandising associates and executives with RCA Records, instructing them to prepare for a huge demand in Presley products. [48], Aloha from Hawaii proved to be the last great moment in Presley's career. Although from the Netherlands originally, actor Tom Hanks' Parker had a Southern-style accent due to a huge chunk of his life being spent there, but it was more of a mixture with his native Dutch accent. In 1983, he was paid $2 million dollars in an out-of-court settlement, which had him turn over any and all audio and video recordings he had of Elvis and terminated his involvement in any Elvis-related earnings for five years. After the special, Parker managed Presley's return to live performance, including a set of brief U.S. tours and many engagements in Las Vegas. [44] He would usually fly ahead to the venues and prepare the way for Presley's entourage to follow so that he and Presley rarely saw each other, and, as time progressed, it became even more difficult for Parker to get in contact with Presley. The actor has talked about the project, what drew him to it, and how he felt about the overall story. [16] Soon after, Sands' song "Teen-Age Crush" reached number 2 on the pop charts, eventually selling 800,000 copies. [14] With the Society in need of funds, Parker set about using his promotional experience to raise money and awareness for the shelter. For a time, Parker lied about his childhood, claiming to have been born in Huntington, West Virginia, in the early 1900s to explain his Dutch accent as being a Southern accent, and to have run away from home at an early age to join a circus owned by an uncle before serving in the U.S. Army prior to his involvement with being a music manager. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. But according to Alanna. [44], During a closing night performance on September 3, 1973, following news that a Hilton staff member whom Presley was fond of had been fired, Presley attacked Hilton Hotels chairman Barron Hilton in a verbal rage on stage. For his part, Parker himself died with a net worth of $1 million, or roughly . Before getting into the relationship between the King and his manager, a quick crash course in the pre-Elvis life of Colonel Tom Parker is in order and hoo boy, what a life it was. [29], Despite this setback, Presley was still going from strength to strength. [4] Priscilla and the Trust were prepared to let Parker continue to handle Presley's business affairs, and petitioned the court to that end. Presley had been living with Priscilla Beaulieu, ten years his junior, for the past four years, but it had not been public knowledge. "A couple times he set me up in the Elvis Presley suite on top of the Hilton, and I would go play Elvis for a week One night we were at the crap table together and he rubbed my head for luck. After Elvis' death, Parker continued to manage the Elvis Presley Enterprises, and also worked with Presley's daughter Lisa Marie and his wife Priscilla. [5] The case against Parker was settled out of court in 1983, with the estate paying him $2 million ($5,441,363 in 2021 dollars[11])[5] in exchange for all Presley audio recordings or visual images that he owned[4] and the termination of his involvement in any Presley related earnings for five years. But this guy is like eighty years old too old to be taught the limits of racism He probably doesn't realize how horrible a thing that was to do. It was in 1948 that Parker pulled off one of his most inspired "snow-jobs" when he persuaded Jimmie Davis, former country-singer turned Governor of Louisiana, to grant him the honorary title of "Colonel". So clearly the rock star never worked up the will to actually go through with the firing. The complex Elvis/Parker relationship is the glue that holds Elvis together, making it different from yet another musician biopic. [67] According to interviews given by Parker to the Associated Press many years later, he and Marie were married in Tampa, Florida, during the winter of 1932,[67] but the Florida Office of Vital Statistics had no record of such a marriage any time between 1927 and 1946. [35] All of these stories were fabrications, but it kept his name in view of the public. [65] Marie was one of six children,[65] had been married twice before, and had a son from her first marriage. [53] First Artists, not used to such huge demands, didn't put forward a counter-offer and decided instead to offer the role, along with the original salary offer, to Kris Kristofferson, who accepted. Colonel Tom Parker was Elvis Presley's manager for more than 20 years, and was with him when he died on August 16, 1977. [7] As a boy, he worked as a barker at carnivals in his hometown, learning many of the skills that he would require later while working in the entertainment industry. Parker suffered a stroke on Jan. 20, 1997 and died the next morning at a hospital in Las Vegas. The claim of Parker's Dutch heritage was publicly confirmed when Parker unsuccessfully tried to avert a lawsuit brought against him in 1982 by asserting in open court that he was a Dutch citizen. According to Presley's biographer Peter Guralnick, Presley and Parker "were really like, in a sense, a married couple, who started out with great love, loyalty, respect that lasted for a considerable period of time, and went through a number of stages until, towards the end of Presley's life, they should have walked away. Having previously sold the rights to Presley's early recordings to RCA Records, he struggled to secure a steady income, and his financial situation worsened after he sustained significant gambling losses. At that time Parker believed Elvis to be black. [15] Presley had been at Sun Records since the beginning of his career, but Sam Phillips, the owner of Presley's current label, was aware that to have any kind of a successful future Presley would need the backing of a much larger label. Parker made his last public appearances in 1994. I said 'Yeah'. [16] Parker had intended to mold Sands into the next Roy Rogers, but Sands had no interest in such a plan. Related: Every Baz Luhrmann Movie, Ranked According To Box Office Mojo. He claimed Parker negotiated side deals with RCA that defrauded Presley of $2.8 million. [51], After the Aloha special, Parker made a deal that would later be used in court to prove that he had not acted in the best interests of Presley. [72] By this point, he was stricken with diabetes, gout, and other health problems such that he could barely leave his own house. Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Tom Parker Is Dead at 87; Controlled Presley's Career", "Colonel Parker Managed Elvis' Career, but Was He a Killer on the Lam? He made him join the Army after Elvis was offered an out by the Memphis draft board. Parker was looking ahead when he persuaded Presley to sign up as a Soldier. The Masked Lookalike Explained, Every Baz Luhrmann Movie, Ranked According To Box Office Mojo, Tom Hanks' Tom Parker isn't his usual role. Their instincts were proven right; the TV special proved an enormous hit, and the album that was released featuring performances from the special became a best-seller, but the comeback special was interrupted when Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated on June 5, 1968. In 1955, Colonel Tom Parker became Elvis Presley's manager, a partnership that would last over two decades and see Presley become one of the biggest stars in the world. [12] Parker, with the task of promoting Austin, found the career transition smooth, using much of his "carny" experience to sell tickets and attract the crowds. The pattern that Parker would traditionally follow was affordability and profit over quality, which would eventually help to torpedo Elvis' career for a time. Related: Why Elvis' Reviews Are So Positive. During the interview, Parker said that he was not aware that another one of his sisters, Adriana van Kuijk, had died in the Netherlands a few years before. I wanted to punch him in the face. Parker encountered Presley in 1955, and by 1956 had become his primary representative. [58], Following Presley's death, Parker set up a licensing operation with Factors Etc. Parker's net worth when he died was $1 million. However, the tide wasn't actually changed until a 1968 TV special, produced by Scott Binder, put Elvis the singer back on top, while simultaneously showing the Colonel how close he was to losing the singer to another producer. [23] Later, when Hank Snow asked Parker about the status of their contract with Presley, Parker told him: "You don't have any contract with Elvis Presley. [55] As with all the talk about Presley touring overseas, Parker never followed through with the deal. Later, in 1983, Parker admitted during an interview that after 1966, the income from Presley films and soundtracks was dramatically reduced. Dolly admitted: "I cried all night. [53] Hulett's company had managed tours for Presley, and he had worked with artists such as Led Zeppelin. Parker appeared to be in complete control during Presley's time away, but he was worried about the outside influence that Presley might encounter in West Germany. 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