It took a probate court to remove Parker and his 50% fee from future dealings. While Elvis and the Colonel carried the movie to several awards, Hanks' omission stands out above most others. According to Presley's friend, Jerry Schilling, Presley was excited about the opportunity to take on a new challenge. [4] At age 17, he first displayed signs of wanting to run away to the United States to "make his fortune". [53], From 1974 onward, Presley's weight gain and prescription drug abuse became too much to be controlled. He arranged for Presley to appear on popular television shows, such as The Milton Berle Show and The Ed Sullivan Show, securing fees that made Presley the highest-paid star on television. [4], "Colonel Tom Parker rubbed my head in Vegas", Eddie Murphy stated in 1989. 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. [60] However, he did occasionally bother them by criticizing some decisions. [4], On August 14, 1981, Judge Evans ordered Elvis Presley Enterprises to sue Parker for mismanagement. For the rest of his life, Parker managed the Presley estate. [44] However, Presley had asked him to raise funds to pay for his upcoming divorce settlement, and Priscilla divorced Elvis in 1973. [62], One of Parker's brothers, Adam "Ad" van Kuijk, visited Parker once in Los Angeles in April 1961. Related: The Darkest Moments In Oscars History. None of the rules of the relationship was operative any longer, yet neither had the courage to walk away, for a variety of reasons." [53] Hulett's company had managed tours for Presley, and he had worked with artists such as Led Zeppelin. In 1983, he was paid $2 million dollars in an out-of-court settlement, which had him turn over any and all audio and video recordings he had of Elvis and terminated his involvement in any Elvis-related earnings for five years. "[27][28], Parker signed a deal with Beverly Hills film merchandiser Hank Saperstein for nearly $40,000 to turn Presley into a brand name. [69] In October 1990, Parker married Loanne Miller, his secretary since 1972. After the Sinatra special, Parker decided that Presley's future lay in Hollywood. Hanks said, "I was anticipating hearing horror stories about this venal, cheap crook. [17] In the beginning, Presley, Moore, and the bassist Bill Black were a trio, the Blue Moon Boys. [50] In later years, several of Presley's inner circle would tell of how difficult it was to persuade Presley to quit the drugs. Mourners recall being surprised at his wearing a Hawaiian shirt and baseball cap, smoking his trademark cigar, and purposely avoiding the casket. I wanted to punch him in the face. In November, Parker and Snow persuaded RCA to buy Presley out from Sun for $40,000, and on November 21, Presley's contract was officially transferred from Sun Records to RCA Victor. Finally, Tom Hanks wasn't nominated for Best Supporting Actor. [33], Presley had been showing signs of rebellion against Parker, and Parker believed that a stint in the Army would cure him of this. I said 'Yeah'. After Elvis' death in 1977, the Elvis Presley manager continued on as if The King were still alive. " [Elvis] let us all know when he was upset, and he'd go on a rampage and, you know, cursing. [41] The Cadillac tour proved to be somewhat more successful than the film itself. His films still made money and his albums still sold well, but the profits were falling. Parker, who was born in the Netherlands, entered the United States illegally when he was 20 years old. [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. And I know it wasn't him, but it's true. Guralnick, Peter (1994). What happened to the Colonel who managed Elvis? 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. In later years, Parker's influence waned, but he continued in his management role until Presley's death in 1977. He realized that by keeping RCA Victor, and more importantly the public, hungry for more Presley material, he would be able to negotiate a better contract when Presley returned from active service. [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. Andreas Cornelius Van Kuijk ("Colonel Tom Parker"), manager and promoter: born Breda, Holland 26 June 1909; twice married; died Las Vegas 21 January 1997. [5] During a second, more detailed investigation, Tual discovered that all earnings were paid directly to the Trust instead of Parker. Nash portrays the Colonel as a psychopathic murderer born June 26, 1909 in Breda, Holland, whose real name is Andreas "Andre" Cornelis van Kuijk. [37] For the first few years Presley's films were somewhat successful, his albums topped the charts, and any singles that were released were mostly hits. He was 87. 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. [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". A carnival worker by background, Parker moved into music promotion in 1938, working with one of the first popular crooners, Gene Austin, and then country music singers Eddy Arnold, Hank Snow, and Tommy Sands in his early career. [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. [48] (During Presley's career, except for a few concerts in Canada in 1957, he never performed outside the United States.) PIONEERING EARLY MANAGEMENT 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. [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. Their's was probably the most unique artist-manager relationship ever in show business, clearly one of the most successful. Despite the fact that no one is certain what actually happened on that tragic day in 1977, it is clear that Colonel Parker had a significant impact on the singer's life and death. Between 1969 and 1972 alone, RCA released three albums of live material. [citation needed], For the remainder of Presley's life, Parker saw little of him. 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. 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 suggested to Parker that, as Presley had recorded and was still performing the song "I'll Remember You" written by Kui Lee, the donations could go to the Kui Lee Cancer Fund that had been set up following the death of the songwriter in 1966. Parker appeared at posthumous events honoring Presley, such as the 1993 issuing of a U.S. postage stamp with Presley's likeness. Parker suffered a stroke in 1997, dying at a hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada after years of declining health, survived only by his second wife. Adam van Kuijk died from emphysema in 1992, never seeing or visiting Parker again.[63]. [4], In 1935, Parker married 27-year-old Marie Francis Mott. [37] He envisioned him as an entertainment machine, pumping out three films and soundtracks a year, until the end of the decade. [4] Although Parker had served honorably for a time, he went AWOL this time and was charged with desertion. [37] Parker signed long-term contracts with the film studios,[39] possibly to guarantee work and income for both him and Presley. 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. He would sniff out talent and attempt to milk them for all they were worth, including Elvis, whom he initially saw as an act that wouldn't last more than a few years. Elvis Presley had his own struggles, particularly in his later years, as his lavish spending, addiction issues, divorce, and declining health took a toll on The King. [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. After Elvis' death in 1977, the Elvis Presley manager continued on as if The King were still alive. [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. [41] Selling it to RCA for $24,000 ($200,443 in 2021 dollars[11]), it was used to promote Presley's latest film, Frankie & Johnny. Presley remembered the event as one of the worst moments of his career. Parker's cut of Presley's earnings was typically 50%, and by the time Presley died in 1977, Parker had earned an estimated $40 million from his share of Presley's income. The premises had been ransacked in search of money. [15] As Presley was still a minor, his parents had to sign the contract with Parker on his behalf. First, Baz Luhrmann joined a list of directors including Joe Wright, Frank Darabont, and Lawrence Kasdan as someone who had two Best Picture nominations but didn't get a Best Director nomination either time. The claim of Parker's Dutch heritage was publicly confirmed when Parker unsuccessfully tried to avert a lawsuit brought against him in 1982 by asserting in open court that he was a Dutch citizen. Parker made his last public appearances in 1994. [4][5] Parker's final years were spent living in Las Vegas, in increasingly poor health before his death in 1997. [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. Parker's main role during these tours was to plan the logistics and make sure tickets were sold. [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. [60] In 1993, interest in Presley's enduring legend, interest that is sometimes notable for its obsessiveness, provoked Parker to remark: "I don't think I exploited Elvis as much as he's being exploited today. The actor wore a fat suit and heavy make-up to appear more like Parker, but the real performance came in the mannerisms, accent, and presence of Hanks embodying Elvis' manager. [16] Remembering his previous experience with Sands, Sholes dismissed Sands as a viable replacement for Presley.[16]. [55] The book was published one year later on July 12, 1977, one month before Presley's death. Imagine owing anyone $146.6 million dollars. 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. 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. [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. This proved very lucrative, especially when the single for Presley's first film, Love Me Tender, sold over one million copies in advance sales. [8] This may have motivated Parker to avoid seeking a passport, as the Netherlands has an active extradition treaty with the United States, and he may have wanted to avoid criminal arrest by Dutch authorities. [4] During the 1960s, with his wife's health deteriorating, and Presley's career struggling, Parker found an escape with gambling at Las Vegas casinos. He also became friendly with the estate again, attending special ceremonies and events in Memphis, invited by Priscilla. 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. 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. Colonel Tom Parker was a man with a shady past. Baz Luhrmann's musical biopic Elvis explores the eponymous singer's career, leading up to his tragic death, and one of the characters that has caused a fair amount of controversy is Elvis and the Colonel, Tom Parker. [53] They discussed the possibility of Presley's co-starring with Streisand in a remake of the film A Star Is Born. [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. While the . Dutch-born US musical entrepreneur (19091997). [14] With the Society in need of funds, Parker set about using his promotional experience to raise money and awareness for the shelter. Tom Parker died in 1997. [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. After a lifetime of earning well over $100 million managing Elvis, The Colonel's estate was barely worth $1 million upon his death. However, the music scene had radically changed. Elvis died of a heart attack aged 42 on August 16 1977. Parker made several attempts to have it stopped, but failed to do so. [16] He suggested to Sholes that Sands could record material similar to Presley's style. [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. Parker found ways to market Elvis through merchandise, TV appearances, and films, always working in some kind of cross-promotion to make more money off the endeavor. 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. Colonel Tom Parker, as played by Tom Hanks in Elvis, was the controversial manager of singer Elvis Presley (played by Austin Butler) with a mysterious past who had a key role in both The King's success and downfall. Hanks retains all of these qualities in his performance, including the adoption of prosthetics to help look more like the controversial Parker. [67] Author Alanna Nash has suggested that the couple may have simply placed their hands on a Bible and given themselves a "carny wedding".[67]. [52], Although many around Presley were worried about his worsening drug dependency, Parker appeared to ignore the problem. 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. 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. Parker encouraged Presley to make film musicals which became the focus of his career during his commercial decline in the 1960s until his 1968 comeback and return to touring. "[24], With his first RCA Victor single, "Heartbreak Hotel", in 1956,[25] Presley became a recording star. Related: Every Baz Luhrmann Movie, Ranked According To Box Office Mojo. [9] He began to build up a list of contacts that would prove valuable in later years. Elvis picked up an impressive seven Oscar nominations. [18] A one-year management contract with Presley provided Moore with a 10-percent commission, which Moore said he never took. When critics questioned this arrangement and that Parker was exploiting Presley for more money because of greed, Presley quipped "I could have signed with East Coast Entertainment where they take 70 percent! At the time of his death, Parker was suffering with diabetes, gout, and various other health problems. Elvis and the Colonel were associated throughout the musician's entire career, including music, movies, and TV specials. [33] If Presley could show the world that he the same as any other young man, Parker told him, then more people would accept him and his music. After his Army hitch, he had him stop making personal appearances, and limited his public exposure to three sappy movies a year. [49] Sherman had read in news accounts that there was to be no charge for admittance to the concerts, a donation to charity being required instead. Presley had been living with Priscilla Beaulieu, ten years his junior, for the past four years, but it had not been public knowledge. With this the fake Americanisation of Dries van Kuijk was complete. Parker was an avid gambler, which is believed to have been the source of many of his "fast money" dealings with Austin Butler's Elvis. 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. By 1984, with his gambling debts reportedly rising again, he was evicted. He said 'Well then there ain't no doubt about it. However, it soon became obvious that Elvis had staying power, with the right guidance. [44], During a closing night performance on September 3, 1973, following news that a Hilton staff member whom Presley was fond of had been fired, Presley attacked Hilton Hotels chairman Barron Hilton in a verbal rage on stage. [4] Priscilla and the Trust were prepared to let Parker continue to handle Presley's business affairs, and petitioned the court to that end. Having previously sold the rights to Presley's early recordings to RCA Records, he struggled to secure a steady income, and his financial situation worsened after he sustained significant gambling losses. The Colonel seized on the moment and put Elvis back on tour, eventually settling on a residency in Las Vegas and a non-stop barrage of venues and recordings that took the singer to the brink, as he deteriorated into a mockery of his former self. Austin had spent much of his fortune on partying, cars, mansions, and women, and his popularity had been eclipsed by other singers, such as Bing Crosby. [15], Parker and Neal worked together to promote Presley, using their own Hank Snow Tour to book him and tour him. His Dutch birthplace and immigrant status were not revealed for many years. Never one to miss an opportunity to make money off of his prized client, Colonel Tom Parker jumped on Elvis' death as a marketing cash grab. Never one to miss an opportunity to make money off of his prized client, Colonel Tom Parker jumped on Elvis' death as a marketing cash grab. Presley had a singing style different from the current trend, and Parker was immediately interested in the future of this musical style. Colonel Parker was a very complicated person, and his . Parker was a svengali who exerted an extreme amount of control over his charge's career, and took enormous 25 to 50% in commission. [55] Worried about the impact such details might have on his career, Presley, through his father, asked Parker to stop the publication. [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 hoped that marriage would not only boost Presley's career but also possibly tame him. Potomac, was going to be salvaged. And I know that Elvis loved it. And there certainly would've been no Elvis without Colonel Tom Parker.' In 1968, he was asked in an interview if it was true that he took fifty percent of everything Elvis earned. [41] Frank Sinatra had married Mia Farrow in 1966, and it had produced enough publicity for Parker to sit up and take notice. Inc, to control Presley merchandise and keep a steady income supporting his estate. Tom Parker didn't enjoy a good reputation even after being associated with one of the legendary artists that history has ever seen. "[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. 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. 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. [53] According to Parker himself, he did privately attempt to talk to his client a number of times about the matter, but allegedly every time Parker casually told Presley to quit or at least tone it down with the pill popping and binge eating, Presley would respond by telling Parker to stay out of his personal business. [26] He had even come up with the idea to market "I Hate Elvis" badges. 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. [citation needed], After the success of Presley's return to live performing in Las Vegas, Parker decided it was time to take him back out on tour for the first time in 13 years. Following the success of Presley's Las Vegas return, Parker signed a contract with the International Hotel to guarantee Presley would play a month-long engagement for $125,000 a week ($974,043 in 2021 dollars[11]), an unheard-of sum at the time. [32], In 1957, Parker finally managed to give Tommy Sands his big break by arranging for him to audition for and star in The Singin' Idol, a drama for NBC that was loosely based on the life and career of Presley. [50] As well as being their employer and paying their wages, he was also their main source of access to drugs for themselves. [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. Colonel Parker died in 1997 in Las Vegas after suffering a stroke at 87 years old, outliving Elvis by 20 years. [26] Presley said of Parker: "I don't think I would have ever been very big if it wasn't for him. In January 1958 Presley received his draft notice from the United States Army. The Masked Lookalike Explained. [15], In 1948, Parker received the honorary rank of colonel in the Louisiana State Militia from Jimmie Davis, the governor of Louisiana and a former country singer, in return for work Parker did on Davis's election campaign. But this guy is like eighty years old too old to be taught the limits of racism He probably doesn't realize how horrible a thing that was to do. After Elvis' death, Parker continued to manage the Elvis Presley Enterprises, and also worked with Presley's daughter Lisa Marie and his wife Priscilla. [65] Marie was one of six children,[65] had been married twice before, and had a son from her first marriage. Later, in 1983, Parker admitted during an interview that after 1966, the income from Presley films and soundtracks was dramatically reduced. 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. [4] By this time, with the IRS demanding almost $15 million in taxes, the estate was facing bankruptcy. He then did the unthinkable, convincing Elvis' father, Vernon, to sign over control of Elvis' movie and singing "career" to him. What's amazing is this, after Elvis' death, Parker is said to have owed $30 million in gambling debts to the Las Vegas Hilton. [53] Several members of Presley's band later stated that Parker had no idea just how bad the situation was getting. The very next morning, Tom died in a renowned hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada due to stroke-related complications. 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. [15] Eventually, Parker began getting more involved in music promotion again, this time for himself rather than the Society. 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. [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. [14] In 1945, Parker became Arnold's full-time manager, signing a contract for 25% of his earnings. However, they had a dispute over an incident Presley had done on stage, and Parker was about to get fired. Born as Andreas Cornelis Dries van Kuijk in the Netherlands, the Tom Hanks Tom Parker portrayal saw him illegally immigrate to the United States, finding employment as a carnival worker before joining the Army, where he was eventually discharged after going AWOL. He died of complications from the stroke[72] the following morning at a hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada, at age 87. The actor has talked about the project, what drew him to it, and how he felt about the overall story. What Really Happened To Colonel Tom Parker? He adopted a new name and claimed to have been born in the United States. [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. [33] Parker had seen many acts come and go during his earlier years in management, and felt that it would be foolish to believe that Presley, despite being Parker's most successful act to date, would be any different. 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