Eddie Parker

Born: 1900-12-12

Birthplace: Waukegan, Illinois, USA

Biography

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Eddie Parker (December 12, 1900 – January 20, 1960) was an American stuntman and actor who appeared in many classic films, mostly westerns and horror films. Some of his more famous films and serials include the 1943 "Batman" (as Lewis Wilson's stunt double), The Crimson Ghost, Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (as the Mummy), and Rear Window for Alfred Hitchcock as well as many classic Universal horror films. He appeared three times in the early television series, Tales of the Texas Rangers, and also performed stunts for that program.

Parker died of a heart attack in 1960.

Known For

Rear Window
Spartacus
Around the World in 80 Days
Pillow Talk
Battle Cry
Imitation of Life
Captain America
Invisible Agent
Midnight Limited
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein

Top Movie Credits

Rear Window Detective (uncredited)
Spartacus Slave (uncredited)
Pillow Talk Doorman (uncredited)
Battle Cry Bartender in Brawl (uncredited)
Imitation of Life Cop at Funeral