Parker was able to receive more than half of the income from the enterprise, an unprecedented figure for a music manager. The Colonel (Tom Hanks) first sees Elvis (Austin Butler) backstage at the Louisiana Hayride. 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 . [4], "Colonel Tom Parker rubbed my head in Vegas", Eddie Murphy stated in 1989. Elvis and the Colonel worked to change his overall image in the wake of the backlash from his critics, who frequently deemed him offensive. [55] As with all the talk about Presley touring overseas, Parker never followed through with the deal. [56] At the funeral, he persuaded Presley's father to sign over control of Presley's career in death to him. 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. Later, Davis says "He remembered me, and he said 'I told you you were going to be a star.' [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. Parker made several attempts to have it stopped, but failed to do so. [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. [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. It was producer Steve Binder who put forward the idea of Presley singing his old hits and even the staged section with his old band, Scotty Moore and D. J. Fontana, the latter inspired by a post-rehearsal informal jam in Presley's dressing room. [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. While it sometimes borders on cartoonish parody, with Hanks seemingly becoming a supervillain of sorts, it fits the overall style and narrative of Director Baz Luhrmann's movie. [4] Priscilla and the Trust were prepared to let Parker continue to handle Presley's business affairs, and petitioned the court to that end. "[60], In 1994, a Golden Palm Star on the Walk of Stars in Palm Springs, California, was dedicated to him. Tom discovered the then-unknown 20-year-old Elvis Presley in 1955. [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. [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? While the . Parker remained Elvis' manager until Presley's death in 1977. [43] A breakfast reception was arranged, taking place after the media got their photographs of the couple. He adopted a new name and claimed to have been born in the United States. In 1963, Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presley's audacious manager who had gotten his start selling candy apples in carnivals, read in the paper that Franklin Delano Roosevelt's presidential yacht, the U.S.S. He adopted a new name and claimed to have been born in the United States. And Priscilla Presley confirmed those rumors while chatting with Good Morning America. [37] After that, until 1968, Presley gave no live performances, and had very little contact with his fans. [48] The press were told that an audience of one billion was expected to tune in to see the "first entertainment special to be broadcast live around the world",[48] although Parker had not taken into account the fact that many countries, including parts of Europe and America, would not see the concert live due to the time of the broadcast. He is passionate about film, comics, TV and spends way too much on collectibles. 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. 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. His films still made money and his albums still sold well, but the profits were falling. 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. [19][20] Part of Parker's role was to secure a new recording contract with a bigger label. [53] They discussed the possibility of Presley's co-starring with Streisand in a remake of the film A Star Is Born. Parker had unknowingly backed himself into a financial corner. 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. And I know that Elvis loved it. 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. He also pocketed some $6 million on a deal for Elvis'. 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. 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. On top of that, Parker found venue upon venue for Elvis to perform in, be it recording studios, Hollywood films, TV specials, and even satellite broadcasts, immersing the artist into the cultural zeitgeist while keeping him landlocked in North America. And when he said that, I said, 'Oh, well, okay, now that's brand new.". You read that right, $146.6 million dollars. In the early days of their marriage, Marie and Parker worked together in the carnivals. 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. [61], As Presley's fame grew, people became interested in Parker as well. [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). [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. [55] The book was published one year later on July 12, 1977, one month before Presley's death. Tom Hanks has built a reputation for disappearing into his roles. [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. The complex Elvis/Parker relationship is the glue that holds Elvis together, making it different from yet another musician biopic. [52], Although many around Presley were worried about his worsening drug dependency, Parker appeared to ignore the problem. "[27][28], Parker signed a deal with Beverly Hills film merchandiser Hank Saperstein for nearly $40,000 to turn Presley into a brand name. I had a different layer of expectations," the actor said. But according to Alanna. He quickly became the singer's sole representative, and within months he had won Elvis a recording contract with RCA Victor.. Parker did not appear to care if the films were good or bad but only about the profits. 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. So much so, that the Elvis estate even sued Parker for mismanagement. 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. Elvis picked up an impressive seven Oscar nominations. 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. The actor has talked about the project, what drew him to it, and how he felt about the overall story. [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. [56] Shortly afterward, he traveled to Memphis for Presley's funeral. Frequently photographed with Presley, Parker became a celebrity in his . [4] After a lifetime that saw him earn in excess of $100 million, Parker's estate was worth barely $1 million when he died. Dolly admitted: "I cried all night. [14] Parker decided against registering, possibly to prevent his previous Army record from becoming public. In January 1997, Parker suffered from a stroke and died the next day in a hospital in Las Vegas at the age of 87. 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. [53] Parker turned the offer down, and Presley was overjoyed when they replied with another offer of $10 million. [16] Sholes showed little interest in Sands, but promised that he would attempt to find songs Sands might be able to record. All in all, the manager was known for some appalling behavior towards his star client, and Elvis tries its best to portray that accurately. "[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 actor won his first Oscar for Philadelphia, where he played an AIDs-afflicted lawyer, losing significant weight to portray the character's declining health. [15], Parker immediately went to work to find a new label for Presley. [41] Frank Sinatra had married Mia Farrow in 1966, and it had produced enough publicity for Parker to sit up and take notice. 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. 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. I quit! He claimed Parker negotiated side deals with RCA that defrauded Presley of $2.8 million. Colonel Tom Parker's home (former), 409 Park Ridge Avenue, Temple Terrace, Fl. [15], Parker and Neal worked together to promote Presley, using their own Hank Snow Tour to book him and tour him. [62], One of Parker's brothers, Adam "Ad" van Kuijk, visited Parker once in Los Angeles in April 1961. Potomac, was going to be salvaged. Finally, Tom Hanks wasn't nominated for Best Supporting Actor. The show, titled "Welcome Home, Elvis", was Presley's first national television appearance since The Ed Sullivan Show in January 1957. After Presley showed signs of rebellion again in 1966 and because of his flagging career, Parker decided that it was time for a new approach: marriage. [35] All of these stories were fabrications, but it kept his name in view of the public. [43], It took the energetic 1968 television special Elvis, which the Singer Company sponsored, and a subsequent series of acclaimed recording sessions in Memphis, Tennessee, that included songs such as "Suspicious Minds" and "In the Ghetto", to restore Presley's musical reputation. [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. PIONEERING EARLY MANAGEMENT Dutch-born US musical entrepreneur (19091997). RCA was eager for Presley to record in West Germany, but Parker insisted that it would ruin his reputation as a regular soldier if he was able to go into a recording studio. 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. [57], Parker set out to protect his future income. His death certificate lists his birth name as Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk, his country of birth as the Netherlands, and his citizenship as American. The other five nominations were for technical (Editing, Sound, Cinematography) and design (Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling). [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. Parker began 1956 intending to bring his new star to the national stage. Parker was looking ahead when he persuaded Presley to sign up as a Soldier. [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. 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. 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. After a heated argument between the two, Presley told Parker he was fired. [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. [37] Parker signed long-term contracts with the film studios,[39] possibly to guarantee work and income for both him and Presley. [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. [29] Some viewed him as a clown-like figure, wiggling his hips for screams, while others found him vulgar and more suitable for late-night gentleman's clubs. In 1968, he was asked in an interview if it was true that he took fifty percent of everything Elvis earned. 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. "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. [53] Yet, despite Presley's eagerness to do the shows, Parker again turned them down. Instead, he found employment as a field agent with a local animal shelter, the Hillsborough County Humane Society. [15] Both Mercury Records and Columbia Records showed interest, although their initial offers were nowhere near the $40,000 requirement. [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. However, it soon became obvious that Elvis had staying power, with the right guidance. Elvis didn't really fire Colonel Parker on stage in Vegas. [4] Although Parker had served honorably for a time, he went AWOL this time and was charged with desertion. Despite the shady financial dealings Parker maintained with Presley, his net worth when he died was much less than that of Elvis, who died with a net worth of $5 million - around $20 million when adjusted for inflation. [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]. 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. Nash portrays the Colonel as a psychopathic murderer born June 26, 1909 in Breda, Holland, whose real name is Andreas "Andre" Cornelis van Kuijk. [5] During a second, more detailed investigation, Tual discovered that all earnings were paid directly to the Trust instead of Parker. Presley's career stagnated while artists like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and The Beach Boys dominated the charts. [35] Parker had declined to travel to Europe, denying that he spoke any language other than English. He influenced Presley's personal life, including Presley's decisions to accept military service in 1958 and to marry Priscilla Beaulieu in 1967. Parker hoped that marriage would not only boost Presley's career but also possibly tame him. [49] The album was released simultaneously around the world, and went to number 1 on the US charts, the first Presley album to do so since the Roustabout soundtrack, in 1964. [15] Over the next few years, he helped Arnold secure hit songs, television appearances, and live tours. He said 'Did I really?' There are probably a number of reasons for this. "Last Train to Memphis". 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 was punished with solitary confinement, from which he emerged with a psychosis that led to him spending two months in a mental hospital,[4] and he was discharged from the Army because of his mental condition. The Tom Hanks Tom Parker portrayal has caused quite a bit of controversy upon the film's release. " [Elvis] let us all know when he was upset, and he'd go on a rampage and, you know, cursing. What's amazing is this, after Elvis' death, Parker is said to have owed $30 million in gambling debts to the Las Vegas Hilton. The contract, dated July 12, 1954, eight days after their first recording session, was signed by Presley and his parents. By 1984, with his gambling debts reportedly rising again, he was evicted. 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]. [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]. The very next morning, Tom died in a renowned hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada due to stroke-related complications. But, after he gave a detailed invoice to Elvis, the star realized he couldn't pay Parker, so they continued collaborating. 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". [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. Little, Brown. Despite the court controversy, Parker continued to appear at Elvis-themed events, from anniversaries to special events, etc. Parker became known as a shrewd, showy, and manipulative businessman who was able to work out lucrative deals at minimal overhead while making sure his pockets were lined healthily along the way. [59] Due to an ill-advised agreement between Parker and Presley that gave RCA sole ownership of all his recording royalties prior to 1973, the estate was relying heavily on the income from Factors Etc. [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. [citation needed], For the remainder of Presley's life, Parker saw little of him. [14], Through the fundraising, Parker headed to Tennessee to find acts to perform at his charity events,[14] among them stars such as Minnie Pearl and Eddy Arnold. [26] With over 78 different possibilities, from charm bracelets to record players, Presley merchandise brought in $22 million by the end of 1956. 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. Parker was a svengali who exerted an extreme amount of control over his charge's career, and took enormous 25 to 50% in commission. Tom Parker died in 1997. What happened to the Colonel who managed Elvis? [9] He began to build up a list of contacts that would prove valuable in later years. This led Parker to insist that films be made cheaply, on a strict schedule, and with as little hassle as possible. [5] Parker countersued. Snow attended the signing, thinking that Elvis had signed a management contract with Jamboree Attractions, which he owned with Parker. After Elvis' death in 1977, the Elvis Presley manager continued on as if The King were still alive. [16] NBC had originally wanted Presley for the role, but Parker had turned them down. At that point, Moore and Black had no contractual ties to either Phillips or Presley. 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. After the Sinatra special, Parker decided that Presley's future lay in Hollywood. [29], Despite this setback, Presley was still going from strength to strength. [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. Related: Elvis Cast Guide: What The Characters Look Like In Real Life. More than 40 years after his death, Elvis Presley remains one of the most famous and most easily recognized people in history. [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. [26], In April 1956, Parker made his first mistake with Presley's career. So clearly the rock star never worked up the will to actually go through with the firing. The premises had been ransacked in search of money. Instead, Parker sent demonstration recordings to record producer Steve Sholes at RCA Victor. In 1967, Parker pushed Elvis to marry Priscilla Beaulieu, hoping that it would help change the tide of his career. [4] From about 1931 until 1938, he worked as a "carny" with Royal American Shows. Frank Sinatra, who had declared Presley a rock and roll disgrace in the 1950s, was keen to have him appear on his show. [16] Parker had intended to mold Sands into the next Roy Rogers, but Sands had no interest in such a plan. [68] Parker began to distance himself emotionally from her, heartbroken by her slow mental deterioration from the woman he once knew. [4], On August 14, 1981, Judge Evans ordered Elvis Presley Enterprises to sue Parker for mismanagement. [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. [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. He also assisted Jimmie Davis' campaign to become Governor of Louisiana. He died in 1997 at the age of 87. 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. [4] Fans and biographers alike believe that one of the main reasons Parker signed Presley to a Vegas hotel in 1969 for his live comeback was to help cover losses he experienced in their casino. During the week-long visit, Parker was informed by Adam van Kuijk that their mother had died three years earlier in 1958, never knowing what happened to her son after he left the Netherlands for good in 1929. [13] Within a year, he had the opportunity to become a legal citizen of the United States a new law allowed illegal aliens the chance to become citizens in return for their promise to fight for the country during World War II, if required. However, it would be a quiet wedding. That was 1977 money, using the inflation calculator $30 million in 1977 is equaled to $146,671,287.13 in 2022. [53] Despite this, however, the deal never materialized. During the 1960s, after many years of ill health, Marie began to display signs of dementia. [50] Author Alanna Nash suggests that one of the reasons Parker didn't do more is because he may have just not known how to handle the situation. [33], Presley had been showing signs of rebellion against Parker, and Parker believed that a stint in the Army would cure him of this. [50] However, it wasn't long before Presley was able to find other doctors to meet his demands. [58], Following Presley's death, Parker set up a licensing operation with Factors Etc. The iconic singer has never truly left the headlines, even though he died four decades ago. He takes fifty percent of everything I earn." Parker realized early on the bigger potential of Austin Butler's Elvis and transitioned to managing him full-time. [16] In the drama, the role of Sands was portrayed as a "twisted psychopath". . [52] Angered by this outburst, Parker declared: "You can't fire me. [12] He was a successful promoter, but he wanted to move into management.[12]. [21] In return for a larger financial stake in the deal, Neal agreed not to renew his management contract with Presley after it expired in March 1956,[22] allowing Parker the opportunity to claim the job for himself. Reportedly, Hanks was approached by movie director Baz Luhrmann, and after a short conversation, the actor was hooked. [44] He offered RCA Records the opportunity to buy Presley's entire back catalog for $5.4 million. Parker adopted the title as if it were part of his identity, frequently being referred to as "The Colonel," despite his military discharge. Despite Parker's troubling exploitation of Presley, though,. [52], In February 1975, during his engagement in Las Vegas, Presley, along with Parker, met with Barbra Streisand and Jon Peters. "[70], Songwriter Mac Davis recounted a similar experience where Parker rubbed his head and declared "You're going to be a star. 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