Wolé Parks
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Wolé Parks is an American
actor.
Parks joined the cast of the CBS
soap opera
As the World Turns
on November 14, 2007 taking over the role of Dallas Griffin.
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' television credits include roles on "Law & Order" and "Conviction," as well as starring in the sixth season of MTV's anthology series "Undressed." In film, Parks will be seen alongside Kevin Bacon in the upcoming HBO film "Taking Chance" and with Ricky Gervais in the 2008 film "Ghost Town."
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.
Parks currently lives in his hometown of Bronx, New York and his birthday is July 27.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actor.
Parks joined the cast of the CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
As the World Turns
As the World Turns
As the World Turns is an American television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1956 to September 17, 2010. Irna Phillips created As the World Turns as a sister show to her other soap opera Guiding Light...
on November 14, 2007 taking over the role of Dallas Griffin.
Born in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, Parks is a graduate of New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
with a B.F.A. in Fine Arts and a B.A. in Mathematics. Parks' television credits include roles on "Law & Order" and "Conviction," as well as starring in the sixth season of MTV's anthology series "Undressed." In film, Parks will be seen alongside Kevin Bacon in the upcoming HBO film "Taking Chance" and with Ricky Gervais in the 2008 film "Ghost Town."
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.
Parks currently lives in his hometown of Bronx, New York and his birthday is July 27.