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Parker Stevenson Wife, Children, Age, Net Worth, Where Is He Now?
It’s usually the norm for celebrities to take advantage of social media to gain popularity and create a semblance of a closer relationship with their fans. But the opposite is the case of the famous American actor Parker Stevenson who has never been active on social networks. He doesn’t have a Facebook account, he doesn’t have a Twitter or Instagram handle.
Brief biography, age
Richard Stevenson Parker Jr who is best recognized as Parker Stevenson was born on the 4th day of June 1952 to father Richard Stevenson Parker Sr who is an investment advisor and mother Sarah Meade who is an actress. Parker was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as the eldest child of the Stevenson family with a younger brother named Hutch Parker. He has an American nationality while his ethnicity is North American. The family later moved to Rye, New York.
When Parker was five, he followed his mother who acted on Broadway and in several television commercials to a filming section and as a result he made two minor television appearances. Parker’s father frowned at his television appearance and expressed his disapproval. On his part, Parker never intended to join the entertainment industry although he appeared in a few plays during his days at Brooks Preparatory School where he spent his formative years. Later, he continued his education at Country Day School which he completed in 1971. His academic quest did not stop there as after Country Day School he was admitted to Princeton University Princeton where he s specializes in architecture.
Parker Stevenson’s acting career
Parker Stevenson became a professional actor at the age of 20 when he played the role of Gene in the film A Separate Peace which was released in 1972. After his performance in the film which was deemed notable, the American actor moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. In 1974 he appeared as Michael in his second film Our Time. At this stage in the actor’s life, he was already ready for a full-time profession.
In 1994, he made his film debut playing the role of Steven in an episode of Gunsmoke. In 1976, after moving to Hollywood, he got a good role alongside Sam Elliott in the movie Lifeguard. Her performance in the film which was highly praised by the fans earned her several other roles in TV series and movies. Parker won his first starring role in the 1977-1999 television movie titled The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries where he played the role of Frank Hardy in all 43 episodes of the film. From 1999 to date, Parker has been seen appearing in numerous films which include Charged (2008), McTaggart’s Fortune (2014), The Hidden Truth(2016) and more. He also had good roles in more than 50 movies and TV series, among them Judging Amy (2002), The legend of the researcher (2010), The perfect girl (2016). etc
wife and children
Although the famous American actor is currently single, he was linked by marriage to the famous American actress Kirstie Alley. At one point in the actor’s career, he starred with his wife Kirstie in the film Risk of Virgilia where she played the role of his sister. The celebrity couple tied the nuptial knot on December 22, 1983 after a long courtship. Their marriage was blessed with two children – a son named William True Stevenson and a daughter named Lillie Price Stevenson. The couple dated for over 15 years, but trouble struck and they finally divorced in 1997.
Parker Stevenson was also linked to famous American actress Morgan Fairchild, although the relationship also fell apart after a very short period.
What is his net worth?
If you are wondering how much the American actor is worth, then rest assured that he is in the league of professional actors who have achieved financial independence. Through dedication and hard work, Parker has written her name on the fabric of success and taken her place among the great men and women who were not born with the proverbial silver spoon but managed to achieve it.
Parker has been earning a good salary since his first notable appearance in the movie A Separate Peace in 1972. His value, which is considered to be very high, started to accumulate since 1972 from his time in the entertainment industry and through his other career which is photography. Although his salary has not been made public, his net worth is estimated at $10 million.
Where is Parker Stevenson now?
From all indications, it appears Parker Stevenson has found his true calling behind the camera and no longer in front. Two years ago, the famous actor realized that acting wasn’t as exciting as it was in the beginning for him and as a result, his attention turned to photography which Parker says will be his next chapter.