Wolé Parks
| Wolé Parks | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 27, 1982 New York City |
Wolé Parks is an American actor.
Early life
Born in New York City, Parks is a graduate of New York University with a B.F.A. in Fine Arts and a B.A. in Mathematics. Parks currently lives in his hometown of Bronx, New York. Deciding to fully immerse himself into his acting career, Parks moved to Los Angeles, CA in 2011, where he was quickly approached to co-star in Devious Maids, produced by Eva Longoria.
Career
Parks joined the cast of the CBS soap opera As the World Turns[1] on November 14, 2007 taking over the role of Dallas Griffin.
Parks' television credits include roles on Law & Order, its spin-off Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Gossip Girl, as well as starring in the sixth season of MTV's anthology series Undressed. In film, Parks was seen alongside Kevin Bacon in the HBO film Taking Chance and with Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the 2012 film Premium Rush. Wole Parks takes the role of "Sam" sexy personal assistant to "Alejandro" Latino recording artist, in Devious Maids,from the creators of Desperate Housewives, produced by Eva Longoria.
Personal life
Aside from acting, Parks is involved in political debate and is an active member of the group Democracy for NYC (DFNYC), a grassroots political group formed by former members of Howard Dean's 2004 presidential campaign.
Filmography
Film
- Polaroid (2003; short) — Michael
- Premium Rush (2012) — Manny
- Half the Perfect World (2013) — Ralph
Television
- Undressed (2002) — Brett
- As the World Turns (2007-2008) — Dallas Griffin (36 episodes)
- Taking Chance (2009; HBO Film) — Major Schott
- Devious Maids Sam (2012-2013 Lifetime)
References
- ↑ Goldstein, Toby (November 8, 2007). "Daytime veteran finds home on 'GH'". Times Daily. Retrieved 12 July 2011.