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 . Formerly the Editor-in-Chief of JoBlo.com, he has over a decade of writing and reporting about the entertainment industry and has covered everything from Comic Con to CinemaCon to Star Wars Celebration, as well as covering numerous set visits and junkets all over the world. [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. However, they had a dispute over an incident Presley had done on stage, and Parker was about to get fired. Austin offered Parker the opportunity to move to Nashville, Tennessee, where music was becoming a big business, but for reasons unknown Parker turned him down. I quit! Parker hoped that marriage would not only boost Presley's career but also possibly tame him. The Masked Lookalike Explained. Most notably, in Colonel Tom Parker, the mysterious manager portrayed by Tom Hanks in Elvis. He had booked Presley into a four-week Las Vegas engagement, misjudging the reaction of the slightly older, more reserved audiences that Las Vegas attracted. Parker remained Elvis' manager until Presley's death in 1977. After the Sinatra special, Parker decided that Presley's future lay in Hollywood. [53] Yet, despite Presley's eagerness to do the shows, Parker again turned them down. [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. [64] In 1993, in one of his last media appearances, Parker appeared in a television interview with Dutch TV director Jorrit van der Kooi where they spoke to each other in Dutch about the Netherlands and about Elvis Presley's life and career. Elvis picked up an impressive seven Oscar nominations. Even so, he continued to sell out shows and hit the Top 10 charts. 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. [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. [50] Presley's main doctor, George C. Nichopoulos, would often replace Presley's medication with placebos in an attempt to wean him off the drugs. After a heated argument between the two, Presley told Parker he was fired. [15] Although Neal remained Presley's official manager, Parker was becoming increasingly involved in the running of his career, and by the summer of 1955 he had become Presley's "special advisor". 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. Stories of managerial terrorism abound in music history. Parker did not appear to care if the films were good or bad but only about the profits. Instead, he found employment as a field agent with a local animal shelter, the Hillsborough County Humane Society. Presley had been living with Priscilla Beaulieu, ten years his junior, for the past four years, but it had not been public knowledge. [56] Other accounts suggest he slumped in his chair at his office, muttered, "Oh, dear God", and then quickly phoned Vernon Presley, where Parker advised Presley's father that his son's image needed to be protected. [15] Parker and Snow eventually formed Hank Snow Enterprises and Jamboree Attractions, a successful promotional outfit for up-and-coming country singers. K-pop stars break under the. Parker is also a controversial figure, known to have defrauded the King of Rock and Roll on several occasions for as much as $8 million. After Elvis' death in 1977, the Elvis Presley manager continued on as if The King were still alive. [15] RCA made it clear it were unwilling to go above $25,000 for a practically unknown singer,[15] but Parker persuaded them that Presley was no ordinary unknown singer. [citation needed], After the success of Presley's return to live performing in Las Vegas, Parker decided it was time to take him back out on tour for the first time in 13 years. He suggested to Parker that, as Presley had recorded and was still performing the song "I'll Remember You" written by Kui Lee, the donations could go to the Kui Lee Cancer Fund that had been set up following the death of the songwriter in 1966. "[72] She reiterated her positive opinion to Tom Hanks in 2022 when the actor prepared to play Parker for Elvis (2022). [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. [59] Experts in the field at the time estimated that it had potentially cost Presley millions of dollars[59] and worse for Parker, it had also potentially cost him those millions of dollars. At the time of Presley's death in 1977, it was suspected that Parker owed the Las Vegas Hilton over $30 million ($134,151,565 in 2021 dollars[11]) in gambling losses. [33] He also realized that it would be a great opportunity to promote Presley by having the media witness his induction day, including the Army haircut that would see the most famous hair style in the world destroyed.[33]. [52] After nearly two weeks of trading insults back and forth, Parker and Presley decided to continue to work together. The "Colonel" badly mismanaged Elvis. There were no witnesses and almost no evidence, except that the killer spread pepper on and around the body before fleeing in hopes that police dogs would not pick up the scent. In general, fans of the icon think that Colonel Parker never let Elvis fully shine. [16] Soon after, Sands' song "Teen-Age Crush" reached number 2 on the pop charts, eventually selling 800,000 copies. Colonel Parker was a very complicated person, and his . Parker encountered Presley in 1955, and by 1956 had become his primary representative. [15] Around the same time, realizing the deal for Presley might fall through due to the cost of the contract, Parker attempted to sell Tommy Sands to RCA. [58], Following Presley's death, Parker set up a licensing operation with Factors Etc. [53] Parker later claimed that Presley had asked him to make the contract so demanding so that they would not offer him the part, although many of Presley's friends have contradicted Parker's statement because they had said Presley was furious at losing the role.[53]. Just the opposite. Thomas Andrew Parker (born Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk; June 26, 1909 January 21, 1997),[1] commonly known as Colonel Parker, was a Dutch musical entrepreneur, best known for being Elvis Presley's manager. And Priscilla Presley confirmed those rumors while chatting with Good Morning America. 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The document that was signed on November 21 pertained to the record label transfer. "It wasn't good at all," she said of Parker's control. Related: Elvis True Story: Who Was Orion? [14] Parker decided against registering, possibly to prevent his previous Army record from becoming public. [54] He phoned Presley's father once to suggest taking time off, but Vernon Presley told him they couldn't afford to stop touring due to Presley's constant and lavish spending of money. Elvis: The Controversy Behind Colonel Tom Parker Explained, Elvis Cast Guide: What The Characters Look Like In Real Life, illegal immigrant (the theme of the Netflix series, Elvis True Story: Who Was Orion? You're going to be a star.'"[71]. [46] Parker had also decided that it was time for Presley to return to New York, and had arranged for him to perform at Madison Square Garden in June. Colonel Tom Parker, as played by Tom Hanks in Elvis, was the controversial manager of singer Elvis Presley (played by Austin Butler) with a mysterious past who had a key role in both The King's success and downfall. More than 40 years after his death, Elvis Presley remains one of the most famous and most easily recognized people in history. The Colonel seized on the moment and put Elvis back on tour, eventually settling on a residency in Las Vegas and a non-stop barrage of venues and recordings that took the singer to the brink, as he deteriorated into a mockery of his former self. [4] Although Parker had served honorably for a time, he went AWOL this time and was charged with desertion. [40] These deals were sometimes so harsh on the studios that it led producer Hal Wallis to state: "I'd rather try and close a deal with the Devil. He attended Elvis funeral dressed in a Hawaiian shirt and baseball cap, avoiding any display of emotion. [37] He envisioned him as an entertainment machine, pumping out three films and soundtracks a year, until the end of the decade. The Colonel was well-known as a strong promoter that frequently leaned into exploitation. 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. [15] However, Parker remained involved in many of Arnold's live tours and demanded a buyout of $50,000 (US$506,405 in 2021 dollars[11]) to settle their contract. According to Presley's friend, Jerry Schilling, Presley was excited about the opportunity to take on a new challenge. [37] For the first few years Presley's films were somewhat successful, his albums topped the charts, and any singles that were released were mostly hits. Baz Luhrmann's musical biopic Elvis explores the eponymous singer's career, leading up to his tragic death, and one of the characters that has caused a fair amount of controversy is Elvis and the Colonel, Tom Parker. [4], "Colonel Tom Parker rubbed my head in Vegas", Eddie Murphy stated in 1989. [26] Presley said of Parker: "I don't think I would have ever been very big if it wasn't for him. What it means in the movie: The Colonel, standing in the shadows, stalks the hillbilly newcomer Elvis Presley at the Louisiana Hayride and realizes, "He was my destiny." What happened in real life: On Jan. 15, 1955, Colonel Parker traveled to Shreveport, Louisiana, to watch Elvis on the Hayride . Tom Parker wasn't a household name before Elvis, but it's clear that after the biopic, it soon will be. However, it soon became obvious that Elvis had staying power, with the right guidance. Andreas Cornelius Van Kuijk ("Colonel Tom Parker"), manager and promoter: born Breda, Holland 26 June 1909; twice married; died Las Vegas 21 January 1997. Paul Shirey is a senior news writer for Screen Rant. And there certainly would've been no Elvis without Colonel Tom Parker.' Tom Parker died in 1997. [53], From 1974 onward, Presley's weight gain and prescription drug abuse became too much to be controlled. 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. [53] Despite this, however, the deal never materialized. Presley's first manager was Scotty Moore, the guitarist in his band, who was encouraged by Sun Records owner Sam Phillips to become Presley's manager to protect Elvis from unscrupulous music promoters. According to several people who knew Presley at the time, the talks with Hulett got so far along that it seemed almost inevitable the deal would be done. [4], In The Colonel, her 2003 biography of Parker, Alanna Nash wrote that Parker may have been a suspect or a person of interest in an unsolved murder case in Breda. [12] Despite having sold over 86 million records since 1924 and earning over $17 million, Austin's career was at a low point. [8] This may have motivated Parker to avoid seeking a passport, as the Netherlands has an active extradition treaty with the United States, and he may have wanted to avoid criminal arrest by Dutch authorities. [4] At age 17, he first displayed signs of wanting to run away to the United States to "make his fortune". 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. On January 20, 1997, Parker suffered a stroke. In January 1958 Presley received his draft notice from the United States Army. Elvis Presley expressed his desire to go overseas frequently, but he was kept at bay with easy and fast money arranged by The Colonel on projects in the U.S. By the time they reached the final years of Elvis' career, the two were so intertwined and invested that it made more sense to stay in business than to walk away. After Elvis' death in 1977, the Elvis Presley manager continued on as if The King were still alive. [46] Originally planned as three performances, demand was so high that Parker decided to add a fourth performance, making Presley the first performer to sell out the venue four consecutive times. However, other friends and members of Presley's entourage have stood by the suggestion that Parker didn't want to admit there was such a problem because he didn't know how to deal with it, and he was also worried about any negative publicity it would create. "[42] Parker used the argument that Presley was his only client and he was thus earning only one fee.[42]. What happened to Colonel Tom Parker? [69] In October 1990, Parker married Loanne Miller, his secretary since 1972. This led Parker to insist that films be made cheaply, on a strict schedule, and with as little hassle as possible. [26] By the summer Presley had become one of the most famous new faces of the year, causing excitement among the new teenage audience and outrage among some older audiences and religious groups. [15] As Presley was still a minor, his parents had to sign the contract with Parker on his behalf. [15], A young singer, Tommy Sands, caught Parker's eye in 1952, and Parker immediately set about promoting him. [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. Little, Brown. Presley was never one to stand up against Parker, but he knew that this TV show was his one chance at a true comeback, and with Binder backing him, Presley told Parker he was doing it "Binder's way". Mourners recall being surprised at his wearing a Hawaiian shirt and baseball cap, smoking his trademark cigar, and purposely avoiding the casket. [4][5] Parker's final years were spent living in Las Vegas, in increasingly poor health before his death in 1997. Parker was an avid gambler, which is believed to have been the source of many of his "fast money" dealings with Austin Butler's Elvis. He also assisted Jimmie Davis' campaign to become Governor of Louisiana. First, Baz Luhrmann joined a list of directors including Joe Wright, Frank Darabont, and Lawrence Kasdan as someone who had two Best Picture nominations but didn't get a Best Director nomination either time. [15], Parker and Neal worked together to promote Presley, using their own Hank Snow Tour to book him and tour him. 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. The show, titled "Welcome Home, Elvis", was Presley's first national television appearance since The Ed Sullivan Show in January 1957. Thats insane! He adopted a new name and claimed to have been born in the United States. Parker's cut of Presley's earnings was typically 50%, and by the time Presley died in 1977, Parker had earned an estimated $40 million from his share of Presley's income. The premises had been ransacked in search of money. [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. [46], On July 8, 1972, inspired by the visit of President Richard Nixon to China a few months earlier,[47] Parker announced that there would be a worldwide satellite broadcast from Hawaii to allow the whole world the chance to see a Presley concert, "since it is impossible for us to play in every major city". This proved very lucrative, especially when the single for Presley's first film, Love Me Tender, sold over one million copies in advance sales. " [Elvis] let us all know when he was upset, and he'd go on a rampage and, you know, cursing. Parker suffered a stroke in 1997, dying at a hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada after years of declining health, survived only by his second wife. What happened to the Colonel who managed Elvis? Elvis Presley had his own struggles, particularly in his later years, as his lavish spending, addiction issues, divorce, and declining health took a toll on The King. 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. [18] According to Moore, Presley agreed to take 50 percent, with Moore and Black splitting the other 50 percent. [4] During his first visit there, he traveled with a Chautauqua educational tent show, before returning briefly to the Netherlands. [62], One of Parker's brothers, Adam "Ad" van Kuijk, visited Parker once in Los Angeles in April 1961. Hanks said, "I was anticipating hearing horror stories about this venal, cheap crook. [44] At the time, Presley's back catalog was not considered very important and RCA initially calculated it at being worth much less, but in later years it would become one of the most valuable record catalogs in the music business. He was 87 years old at the age of his death. [16] Parker had intended to mold Sands into the next Roy Rogers, but Sands had no interest in such a plan. [4] By this time, with the IRS demanding almost $15 million in taxes, the estate was facing bankruptcy. [14] With the Society in need of funds, Parker set about using his promotional experience to raise money and awareness for the shelter. Elvis is signed exclusively to the Colonel. [4] He enlisted in the United States Army a few months later, taking the name "Tom Parker" from the same name of the officer who interviewed him, to disguise the fact he was an illegal alien. [52], In February 1975, during his engagement in Las Vegas, Presley, along with Parker, met with Barbra Streisand and Jon Peters. Tom Hanks has built a reputation for disappearing into his roles. For his part, Parker himself died with a net worth of $1 million, or roughly . By 1984, with his gambling debts reportedly rising again, he was evicted. The Amazing Comeback Of Colonel Tom Parker "Colonel Tom Parker managed Elvis Presley's career from 1955 to 1977. Colonel Tom Parker, as played by Tom Hanks in Elvis, was the controversial manager of singer Elvis Presley (played by Austin Butler) with a mysterious past who had a key role in both The King's . Despite the court controversy, Parker continued to appear at Elvis-themed events, from anniversaries to special events, etc. . In January 1979, it was discovered that Presley had lost out on royalties for songs on which he had been listed as an author or composer because Parker had unwisely advised him not to sign up to ASCAP or its younger competitor, BMI. Parker encouraged Presley to make film musicals which became the focus of his career during his commercial decline in the 1960s until his 1968 comeback and return to touring. [35] All of these stories were fabrications, but it kept his name in view of the public. Finally, Tom Hanks wasn't nominated for Best Supporting Actor. [48] Two weeks after the Las Vegas press conference Parker received a letter from Honolulu Advertiser columnist Eddie Sherman. 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. He quickly became the singer's sole representative, and within months he had won Elvis a recording contract with RCA Victor.. [45], By 1972, Parker had managed to increase Presley's weekly wage in Las Vegas to $150,000 ($971,718 in 2021 dollars[11]), and secured $50,000 a year ($323,906 in 2021 dollars[11]) for himself as a "consultant to the hotel chain". He received more than half of the income from Elvis's early success, which at the time was an unprecedented figure. Potomac, was going to be salvaged. "[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. Adam van Kuijk died from emphysema in 1992, never seeing or visiting Parker again.[63]. In 1994, following the marriage of Lisa Marie and Michael Jackson, Parker stated that Presley would not have approved. [4], In 1935, Parker married 27-year-old Marie Francis Mott. However, the music scene had radically changed. [41] The Cadillac tour proved to be somewhat more successful than the film itself. After the gig came to an end, Colonel Tom Parker came looking for him. Parker appeared at posthumous events honoring Presley, such as the 1993 issuing of a U.S. postage stamp with Presley's likeness. Inc.[4] However, because Parker was still entitled to 50% of all Presley's income, and after taxes were taken off, the overall amount going towards the upkeep of the estate was less than $1 million a year.[4]. And when he said that, I said, 'Oh, well, okay, now that's brand new.". [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. He was a heavier-set man with balding hair and frequently wore a fedora and a suit of some type, sometimes made of gaudy designs to help promote something. [18] Neal was struggling at the time to accommodate his new client's success, and in February 1955, following a meeting with Parker, Presley agreed to let Parker take some control of future bookings and promotions. In an interview (via Entertainment Weekly), Hanks broke down why he took the part, "Baz said, 'There would've been no Colonel Tom Parker without Elvis. That was 1977 money, using the inflation calculator $30 million in 1977 is equaled to $146,671,287.13 in 2022. Related: Elvis Cast Guide: What The Characters Look Like In Real Life. [16], Eddy Arnold fired Parker in 1953 over Parker's growing involvement with the singer Hank Snow. He also pocketed some $6 million on a deal for Elvis'. 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. [65] Marie was one of six children,[65] had been married twice before, and had a son from her first marriage. So clearly the rock star never worked up the will to actually go through with the firing. 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