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 has appeared in many movies and TV shows. You might know him from films like The Matrix or The Marine. He has also been in popular TV series such as Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Power Rangers Dino Thunder.

Early Life and Beginnings

Anthony Ray Parker was born in Saginaw, Michigan, in the United States. He grew up there before starting his acting career.

Acting Career

For several years, Anthony Ray Parker lived in Auckland, New Zealand. There, he had a big career on TV. He often worked as a helper for a TV personality named Suzanne Paul.

One of his most famous movie roles was as Dozer in the 1999 film The Matrix. This movie is known for its cool special effects. In 2006, Parker starred alongside John Cena in the action film The Marine. He also appeared in the horror movie Dead Air.

Parker has filmed many TV shows and movies in Australia and New Zealand. He played Gryphus, a Minotaur, in Hercules in the Maze of the Minotaur. Gryphus was Hercules' half-brother. He was turned into a Minotaur by his father Zeus. Later, Parker played a different Minotaur in an episode of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. This Minotaur was created by Hera.

He has also done voice work for different monsters. You can hear his voice in Power Rangers Dino Thunder and Power Rangers Megaforce. In 2007, he played Buddy McDeere. This character was a boxing coach in the Russian movie Shadowboxing 2: Revenge.

In 2013, Parker appeared in the TV series Spartacus: War of the Damned. He played a rebel slave named Sanus in this show.

Personal Life

Anthony Ray Parker has three children: one daughter and two sons. He lives in Los Angeles, California. He has also spoken out to help people who are struggling and need support.

Film and TV Appearances

Anthony Ray Parker has been in many films and television shows. Here are some of them:

Movies

Television Shows