2017

Movies and TV

Parker, a name associated with various characters across film and television, isn't a single entity but rather a recurring surname evoking specific traits and often tied to action or adventure. Among the most recognizable is Parker Lewis, the titular character of the 1990s sitcom "Parker Lewis Can't Lose." A perpetually cool high school student, Parker, played by Corin Nemec, navigated teenage life with humor and eccentric strategies.

Another notable character is Parker Selfridge, portrayed by Giovanni Ribisi in the film "Avatar." As a resource manager for the RDA Corporation, Selfridge embodies corporate greed, prioritizing profit over the well-being of Pandora's native Na'vi population and the environment.

Furthermore, the "Parker" novels by Donald E. Westlake, written under the pseudonym Richard Stark, depict a ruthless professional thief. These novels have been adapted into several films featuring characters with varying names but drawing heavily from Parker's characteristics. Thus, "Parker" represents a range of roles, from comedic protagonist to morally ambiguous antagonist, united by the shared surname.