[citation needed] After a cold reception during his first few shows,[30] Parker cut Presley's appearance to two weeks. 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. After Elvis's drug-related death in 1977, Parker virtually retired and only occasionally emerged to defend his role as Presley's mentor. His accent wasn't so theatrical, and he was way funnier than Baz Luhrmann gives him credit for. 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. What's amazing is this, after Elvis' death, Parker is said to have owed $30 million in gambling debts to the Las Vegas Hilton. [65] Marie was one of six children,[65] had been married twice before, and had a son from her first marriage. Colonel Tom Parker was a man with a shady past. Parker's main role during these tours was to plan the logistics and make sure tickets were sold. Austin Butler won the Golden Globe for Best Actor, beating out favorite Brendan Fraser (The Whale), and he picked up a nomination for the same award at the Oscars. Parker privately acknowledged his brother and even introduced him to Presley. [65] Unbeknown to Parker at the time, she had a second son from her first marriage, but had given him up for adoption at birth due to his disability (a club foot). [67] It is also recorded that Marie did not divorce her second husband until 1936, and her brother, Bitsy, recalled no ceremony of marriage between Parker and Marie. Parker's net worth when he died was $1 million. Tom Parker, Elvis Presley's . Later, in 1983, Parker admitted during an interview that after 1966, the income from Presley films and soundtracks was dramatically reduced. The reasons for this are a source of controversy, as it was believed that Parker's status as an illegal immigrant (the theme of the Netflix series Stateless) would prohibit him from traveling as he didn't have a passport, nor could he get one due to his status. "I had the luxury of essentially recreating somebody who no one really knew. [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. [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. [33], Presley had been showing signs of rebellion against Parker, and Parker believed that a stint in the Army would cure him of this. The Colonel was well-known as a strong promoter that frequently leaned into exploitation. 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. While Presley was serving in West Germany, Parker was hard at work keeping Presley's name known to the public. 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. 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. [56], In September 1978, shortly after the first anniversary of Presley's death, Parker arranged a fan festival, Always Elvis, where he, Vernon, and Presley's ex-wife Priscilla, dedicated a bronze statue of him in the lobby of the Las Vegas Hilton. After the Sinatra special, Parker decided that Presley's future lay in Hollywood. You tell everybody the Colonel touched your head." [15], Parker and Neal worked together to promote Presley, using their own Hank Snow Tour to book him and tour him. [4] He also noted that Parker's handling of Presley's business affairs during his lifetime, including the decision to sell off past royalties to RCA for $5.4 million in 1973, was unethical and poorly handled. [56] At the funeral, he persuaded Presley's father to sign over control of Presley's career in death to him. [18] According to Moore, Presley agreed to take 50 percent, with Moore and Black splitting the other 50 percent. Elvis didn't really fire Colonel Parker on stage in Vegas. At the time of his death, Parker was suffering with diabetes, gout, and various other health problems. [41] With Priscilla's father dropping heavy hints, and fear that their relationship might become public beforehand, Parker persuaded Presley that he should make an "honest woman" of her in the very near future. Frank Sinatra, who had declared Presley a rock and roll disgrace in the 1950s, was keen to have him appear on his show. 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. PIONEERING EARLY MANAGEMENT Hanks said, "I was anticipating hearing horror stories about this venal, cheap crook. [53] Parker, who had always dealt with Presley's film contracts and viewed the offer as a starting bid to earning more money, instead asked for a salary $1 million ($5,035,869 in 2021 dollars[11]), 50% of the profits, plus another $100,000 ($503,587 in 2021 dollars[11]) for expenses, and spoke of needing to arrange details of a soundtrack deal. Frequently photographed with Presley, Parker became a celebrity in his . [15], A young singer, Tommy Sands, caught Parker's eye in 1952, and Parker immediately set about promoting him. [4][5] Tual, once appointed as Lisa Marie's guardian ad litem, chose to investigate the entire period of Parker's management of Presley; his preliminary finding was that Parker's management deal of 50% was extortionate compared to the industry average of 1520%. [53] Seeing it as a chance to finally be taken seriously as an actor, Presley agreed to take the role if the contracts could be worked out. In general, fans of the icon think that Colonel Parker never let Elvis fully shine. Elvis is signed exclusively to the Colonel. Colonel Tom is credited as being the man who made Elvis Presley a star. [37] Parker signed long-term contracts with the film studios,[39] possibly to guarantee work and income for both him and Presley. [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. [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. [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. [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. [41], To make up for lack of earnings, Parker arranged for Presley's gold Cadillac to go on tour. He was given the honorary title of "Colonel" in the Louisiana State Militia from Governor Jimmie Davis as thanks for the work he did on his political campaign. 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. Tom Parker died in 1997. In 1967, Parker pushed Elvis to marry Priscilla Beaulieu, hoping that it would help change the tide of his career. While Elvis and the Colonel carried the movie to several awards, Hanks' omission stands out above most others. Most notably, in Colonel Tom Parker, the mysterious manager portrayed by Tom Hanks in Elvis. After Elvis' death in 1977, the Elvis Presley manager continued on as if The King were still alive. [18] When the contract expired, the Memphis radio personality Bob Neal stepped in and made a deal with Phillips to become Presley's manager. what happened to jackie bradley in heartbeat. [55] Although Parker publicly denied these claims, he had been in talks with Peter Grant, the manager of Led Zeppelin, about the possibility of him overseeing a European tour for Presley. [48] (During Presley's career, except for a few concerts in Canada in 1957, he never performed outside the United States.) Parker decided that Las Vegas was the perfect place to do it,[41] and on May 1, 1967, the couple were married in a ceremony that lasted only eight minutes and had a handful of guests. He was 87 years old at the age of his death. [15] RCA Victor, Hank Snow's current label, also showed an interest, but they were put off by the cost of the contract. [12] He was a successful promoter, but he wanted to move into management.[12]. [16] Sholes showed little interest in Sands, but promised that he would attempt to find songs Sands might be able to record. In 1935, while travelling with a circus, Parker met and married 27-year-old Marie Francis Mott. [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. Colonel Tom Parker's home (former), 409 Park Ridge Avenue, Temple Terrace, Fl. I quit! Thomas Andrew Parker (born Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk; June 26, 1909 - January 21, 1997), commonly known as Colonel Parker, was a Dutch musical entrepreneur, best known for being Elvis Presley's manager.. Parker, who was born in the Netherlands, entered the United States illegally when he was 20 years old. He quickly became the singer's sole representative, and within months he had won Elvis a recording contract with RCA Victor.. [26] With over 78 different possibilities, from charm bracelets to record players, Presley merchandise brought in $22 million by the end of 1956. [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. [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. 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. "[70], Songwriter Mac Davis recounted a similar experience where Parker rubbed his head and declared "You're going to be a star. 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. Stories of managerial terrorism abound in music history. So clearly the rock star never worked up the will to actually go through with the firing. The Masked Lookalike Explained. But as time went on, as the Beatles began their dominance of the music charts and the worldwide phenomenon known as Beatlemania began, Presley became less significant. Lisa Marie died on January 12 after suffering cardiac arrest. At that time Parker believed Elvis to be black. 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. [26], In April 1956, Parker made his first mistake with Presley's career. 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]. [57], Parker set out to protect his future income. So much so, that the Elvis estate even sued Parker for mismanagement. Andreas Cornelius Van Kuijk ("Colonel Tom Parker"), manager and promoter: born Breda, Holland 26 June 1909; twice married; died Las Vegas 21 January 1997. The actor has talked about the project, what drew him to it, and how he felt about the overall story. [54], In July 1976, three of Presley's personal bodyguards and members of the "Memphis Mafia", Robert Gene "Red" West, his cousin Sonny West and David Hebler, were fired by Vernon Presley and decided to write a tell-all book about their life in his inner circle, Elvis: What Happened? [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. The Colonel (Tom Hanks) first sees Elvis (Austin Butler) backstage at the Louisiana Hayride. Instead, Parker sent demonstration recordings to record producer Steve Sholes at RCA Victor. The other five nominations were for technical (Editing, Sound, Cinematography) and design (Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling). [36] If Parker had had any doubts about his return, they were soon gone when he witnessed the turnout along the route. [8], In May 1929, Van Kuijk returned to the United States at age 19, finding work with carnivals due to his previous experience in the Netherlands. [4] It is believed that Parker lost at least $1 million a year from gambling. 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". [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. The complex Elvis/Parker relationship is the glue that holds Elvis together, making it different from yet another musician biopic. 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 . [4] He would often spend 1214 hours at a time gambling in the casinos, betting large sums. However, Hanks, who has six prior nominations and won twice, was snubbed for his role as Colonel Tom Parker. [16] In the drama, the role of Sands was portrayed as a "twisted psychopath". The Elvis Presley manager did a lot of controversial things during his time in show business, and the Baz Luhrmann movie reveals just how much of a monster he really was. Related: Every Baz Luhrmann Movie, Ranked According To Box Office Mojo. Tom Parker wasn't a household name before Elvis, but it's clear that after the biopic, it soon will be. Despite Parker's troubling exploitation of Presley, though,. [65], Others, however, had doubts about whether they were legally married at all. Tual also said a 1973 agreement selling RCA 700 master recordings for $5 million made no sense for the. He said 'Did I really?' [55] The book was published one year later on July 12, 1977, one month before Presley's death. I said no." Yet, in the end, standing up to the Colonel proved to be an expert . 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. [4] After a lifetime that saw him earn in excess of $100 million, Parker's estate was worth barely $1 million when he died. [11][10], Parker first became involved in the music industry as a music promoter in 1938, working with the popular singer Gene Austin. [17] In the beginning, Presley, Moore, and the bassist Bill Black were a trio, the Blue Moon Boys. Nash portrays the Colonel as a psychopathic murderer born June 26, 1909 in Breda, Holland, whose real name is Andreas "Andre" Cornelis van Kuijk. [53] Presley was beginning to consider new management, with Concerts West co-founder Tom Hulett being the clear favorite for the job. And now I need to locate my wallet, because I noticed there was no ticket booth on the way in here, but I'm sure that the Colonel must have arranged for some toll on the way out. 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 . 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. Just the opposite. At that point, Moore and Black had no contractual ties to either Phillips or Presley. [15], In early 1955, Parker became aware of a young singer, Elvis Presley. The opposing counsel responded by presenting into evidence a copy of Parker's U.S. Army enlistment form which stated, through a legal loophole, that because Parker signed his enlistment papers under his alias "Thomas Andrew Parker" and once he took the oath by swearing allegiance to the United States of America, he unofficially renounced his Dutch citizenship, although it is claimed that he died a Dutch citizen. [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. [4][5] Parker's final years were spent living in Las Vegas, in increasingly poor health before his death in 1997. "[24], With his first RCA Victor single, "Heartbreak Hotel", in 1956,[25] Presley became a recording star. [35] All of these stories were fabrications, but it kept his name in view of the public. 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. [35] He was reportedly afraid that Presley would realize that there were other managers available prepared to sign contracts that did not require as much as 25% of his earnings. With this the fake Americanisation of Dries van Kuijk was complete. [53] Parker turned the offer down, and Presley was overjoyed when they replied with another offer of $10 million. Little, Brown. Parker was looking ahead when he persuaded Presley to sign up as a Soldier. For Presley's return in March 1960, Parker had arranged for a train to take him from Washington, D.C., to Memphis, with stops along the way for fans to see their idol in person. [72] Priscilla Presley attended the funeral to represent the Elvis Presley Estate and gave a eulogy that, to many in the room, summed up Parker: "Elvis and the Colonel made history together, and the world is richer, better and far more interesting because of their collaboration. [4] By this time, with the IRS demanding almost $15 million in taxes, the estate was facing bankruptcy. Coupled with the fact that the character of Tom Hanks' Tom Parker isn't his usual role, and Hanks was eager to play the part. While proving to be a frequent challenge for Parker, Elvis and the Colonel stuck together. Parker encountered Presley in 1955, and by 1956 had become his primary representative. [4] During his first visit there, he traveled with a Chautauqua educational tent show, before returning briefly to the Netherlands. 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. He made him join the Army after Elvis was offered an out by the Memphis draft board. With no touring or public appearances to be made, Parker was able to keep costs to a minimum. [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. He influenced Presley's personal life, including Presley's decisions to accept military service in 1958 and to marry Priscilla Beaulieu in 1967. [4] Priscilla and the Trust were prepared to let Parker continue to handle Presley's business affairs, and petitioned the court to that end. [58], Following Presley's death, Parker set up a licensing operation with Factors Etc. [43] A breakfast reception was arranged, taking place after the media got their photographs of the couple. Parker was eventually sued by the Elvis estate over mismanagement, which found his dealings over the years to be unethical and extortionate. So the uncompromising Colonel told her that Elvis couldn't cover the track as those were the terms. However, when Presley signed a recording contract with Phillips, Moore and Black were excluded. QUICK FACTS Birth Year: 1909 Birth date: June 26, 1909 Birth City: Breda Birth. 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? [19][20] Part of Parker's role was to secure a new recording contract with a bigger label. [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". This proved very lucrative, especially when the single for Presley's first film, Love Me Tender, sold over one million copies in advance sales. As a reward, Davis gave him the honorary rank of "colonel" in the Louisiana State Militia.[2][3]. Elvis picked up an impressive seven Oscar nominations. "[40], Presley had to do no more than provide RCA Victor with three albums a year,[37] and his film soundtracks did that for him. The Tom Hanks Tom Parker portrayal was a shocking one. [5] However, Judge Joseph Evans, aware that Lisa Marie Presley was still a minor, appointed attorney Blanchard E. Tual to investigate Parker's management. [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. 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. Many Parker biographers, including Dirk Vellenga and Alanna Nash, have stated that Parker's gambling habit began to get out of control in the mid-1960s. During this part of Presley's career, Parker and Presley agreed to a 50/50 "partnership", which, with Parker controlling merchandising and other non-music related items, resulted in Parker earning more than his client. [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. [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. 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. "[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. [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] In later years, several of Presley's inner circle would tell of how difficult it was to persuade Presley to quit the drugs. I had a different layer of expectations," the actor said. He's a very smart man. However, they had a dispute over an incident Presley had done on stage, and Parker was about to get fired. Presley's career stagnated while artists like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and The Beach Boys dominated the charts. Second, for a movie about a musician, Elvis also didn't receive any music nominations at the Oscars. [53] Hulett's company had managed tours for Presley, and he had worked with artists such as Led Zeppelin. [14] In 1945, Parker became Arnold's full-time manager, signing a contract for 25% of his earnings. [37] He allowed him to perform three live shows in 1961, all charity events, two in Memphis and one in Hawaii. Elvis died of a heart attack aged 42 on August 16 1977. He attended Elvis funeral dressed in a Hawaiian shirt and baseball cap, avoiding any display of emotion. [41], On January 2, 1967, Parker re-negotiated his managerial/agent contract with Presley, persuading him to increase Parker's share from 25% to 50% on certain transactions. Parker returned to the carnival (one not-too-dissimilar to the 1950s carnival in American Horror Story thanks to the setting), where he made his living for a time before getting involved in music promotion, working with the likes of Gene Austin, Minnie Pearl, Eddy Arnold, and Hank Snow. The truth about his early years was revealed in 1960 when one of Parker's sisters, Nel Dankers-van Kuijk, living in the Netherlands, recognized him in photographs standing next to Presley. Presley had a singing style different from the current trend, and Parker was immediately interested in the future of this musical style. And I know it wasn't him, but it's true. Related: Why Elvis' Reviews Are So Positive. "[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. I wanted to punch him in the face. [15], Parker immediately went to work to find a new label for Presley. Parker's response: "That's not true at all. This deed on the part of Vernon and Gladys Presley marked a permanent separation of Elvis from his mother, and as Elvis was a classic "mama's boy". Oh, I just pictured Elvis, like, singing it. [51] In her book, The Colonel, she writes: "in the days before the Betty Ford Clinic, the Colonel didn't know where to take him for discreet, effective help and loathed risking the loss of work if the truth got out". Tom Parker didn't enjoy a good reputation even after being associated with one of the legendary artists that history has ever seen. [16] He arranged live appearances and became something of a father figure to the then-15-year-old Sands. [15] Both Mercury Records and Columbia Records showed interest, although their initial offers were nowhere near the $40,000 requirement. 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