Anthony Ray Parker facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Anthony Ray Parker
Parker in The Love Affair, 2010 short film
Born	(1958-05-13) May 13, 1958 (age 67) Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
Other names	Antony Rarker A. R. Parker
Children	3

Anthony Ray Parker (born May 13, 1958) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in popular films like The Matrix and The Marine. He has also appeared in many television shows.

Early Life and Beginnings

Anthony Ray Parker was born in Saginaw, Michigan, in the United States.

Acting Career Highlights

Anthony Ray Parker has had a busy acting career in both movies and television. For several years, he lived in Auckland, New Zealand. There, he became well-known on television, often appearing alongside Suzanne Paul.

Famous Movie Roles

Parker played the character Dozer in the science fiction film The Matrix. This movie is famous for its special effects and story. In 2006, he starred with John Cena in the action film The Marine. He also appeared in the horror movie Dead Air.

Television Appearances

Parker has filmed many TV shows and movies in Australia and New Zealand. He played Gryphus, Hercules' half-brother, in Hercules in the Maze of the Minotaur. Gryphus was turned into a Minotaur in the story. Parker also played a different Minotaur in an episode of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.

He has also lent his voice to various monsters in the Power Rangers Dino Thunder and Power Rangers Megaforce series. In 2007, he played Buddy McDeere, a boxing coach, in the Russian movie Shadowboxing 2: Revenge. Later, in 2013, Parker appeared in the TV series Spartacus: War of the Damned as a rebel named Sanus.

Personal Life

Anthony Ray Parker has three children: a daughter and two sons. He has also supported efforts for suicide prevention. Currently, Parker lives in Los Angeles, California.

Filmography

Movies

Television Shows