The complex Elvis/Parker relationship is the glue that holds Elvis together, making it different from yet another musician biopic. Related: Why Elvis' Reviews Are So Positive. [53] Yet, despite Presley's eagerness to do the shows, Parker again turned them down. [1][4], At age 15, Van Kuijk moved to Rotterdam, gaining employment on boats in the port town. He attended Elvis funeral dressed in a Hawaiian shirt and baseball cap, avoiding any display of emotion. [61], As Presley's fame grew, people became interested in Parker as well. [60], The disputes with the Presley estate did not terminate Parker's association with Presley. [33], Presley had been showing signs of rebellion against Parker, and Parker believed that a stint in the Army would cure him of this. He made him join the Army after Elvis was offered an out by the Memphis draft board. But according to Alanna Nashwho spent time with the real Colonel in the '90sthere were times when he was just as scary as what you see onscreen. While it is believed that he made over $100 million dollars during his time with Elvis, he was rumored to only be worth a million dollars when he died, and at one point, had gambling debts in excess of $ Continue Reading Related questions After a lifetime of earning well over $100 million managing Elvis, The Colonel's estate was barely worth $1 million upon his death. 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. [14] In 1945, Parker became Arnold's full-time manager, signing a contract for 25% of his earnings. His accent wasn't so theatrical, and he was way funnier than Baz Luhrmann gives him credit for. In 1963, Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presley's audacious manager who had gotten his start selling candy apples in carnivals, read in the paper that Franklin Delano Roosevelt's presidential yacht, the U.S.S. 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. Colonel Tom Parker was Elvis Presley's manager for more than 20 years, and was with him when he died on August 16, 1977. At the time of Presley's death in 1977, it was suspected that Parker owed the Las Vegas Hilton over $30 million ($134,151,565 in 2021 dollars[11]) in gambling losses. [15], In early 1955, Parker became aware of a young singer, Elvis Presley. [48] Two weeks after the Las Vegas press conference Parker received a letter from Honolulu Advertiser columnist Eddie Sherman. 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. [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]. At that point, Moore and Black had no contractual ties to either Phillips or Presley. He adopted a new name and claimed to have been born in the United States. [49] Seeing the chance to publicize Presley's charitable nature once again, Parker eagerly agreed. The reasons for this are a source of controversy, as it was believed that Parker's status as an illegal immigrant (the theme of the Netflix series Stateless) would prohibit him from traveling as he didn't have a passport, nor could he get one due to his status. Parker was also afraid that any attempt to block Presley from being drafted would result in a more detailed look into his own service record. The talks had included details about European tours, and buying out Presley's contract would not have been a problem for Hulett and his company. [55] Worried about the impact such details might have on his career, Presley, through his father, asked Parker to stop the publication. [23] Later, when Hank Snow asked Parker about the status of their contract with Presley, Parker told him: "You don't have any contract with Elvis Presley. Tom Parker died in 1997. There are probably a number of reasons for this. The other five nominations were for technical (Editing, Sound, Cinematography) and design (Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling). Parker was able to receive more than half of the income from the enterprise, an unprecedented figure for a music manager. For his part, Parker himself died with a net worth of $1 million, or roughly . None of the rules of the relationship was operative any longer, yet neither had the courage to walk away, for a variety of reasons." The pattern that Parker would traditionally follow was affordability and profit over quality, which would eventually help to torpedo Elvis' career for a time. In 1958, Parker encouraged Elvis to voluntarily enlist in the Army (part of Elvis' true story) after he received a draft notice and serve a two-year stint as a regular soldier, showing the world that he was just like any average American. [66] Some suggested that Parker married Marie to disguise his illegal status in the United States;[65] a marriage to a U.S. citizen with a child could help him bury his past in a "ready-made family". Presley's first manager was Scotty Moore, the guitarist in his band, who was encouraged by Sun Records owner Sam Phillips to become Presley's manager to protect Elvis from unscrupulous music promoters. [53] They discussed the possibility of Presley's co-starring with Streisand in a remake of the film A Star Is Born. [48] The press were told that an audience of one billion was expected to tune in to see the "first entertainment special to be broadcast live around the world",[48] although Parker had not taken into account the fact that many countries, including parts of Europe and America, would not see the concert live due to the time of the broadcast. Thomas Andrew Parker (born Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk; June 26, 1909 - January 21, 1997), commonly known as Colonel Parker, was a Dutch musical entrepreneur, best known for being Elvis Presley's manager.. Parker, who was born in the Netherlands, entered the United States illegally when he was 20 years old. This was, with hindsight, a mistake on his part; if he had negotiated each deal separately based on the profits of the previous film, he could have received more money. While proving to be a frequent challenge for Parker, Elvis and the Colonel stuck together. [55] As with all the talk about Presley touring overseas, Parker never followed through with the deal. [9] He began to build up a list of contacts that would prove valuable in later years. Presley had a singing style different from the current trend, and Parker was immediately interested in the future of this musical style. I said, 'Yeah, you rubbed my head.' p. 258. Parker appeared to be in complete control during Presley's time away, but he was worried about the outside influence that Presley might encounter in West Germany. [35] Parker had declined to travel to Europe, denying that he spoke any language other than English. I had a different layer of expectations," the actor said. This is because Elvis' manager, Colonel Tom Parker, had previously arranged a deal to sell those to RCA for $5.4 million, out of which only $1.35 million went to Elvis after Parker's 50% fee and income taxes. [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. [41] Frank Sinatra had married Mia Farrow in 1966, and it had produced enough publicity for Parker to sit up and take notice. He claimed Parker negotiated side deals with RCA that defrauded Presley of $2.8 million. [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. 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. Played by Tom Hanks in the new biopic Elvis, directed by Baz Luhrmann, Colonel Tom Parker remains, 25 years after his death, and nearly half a century after the death of his only client, the most memorable and divisive manager in the history of show business.It was the Colonel who propelled his "boy", as he would refer to him, from being a local celebrity in Memphis to being the most . [46] Originally planned as three performances, demand was so high that Parker decided to add a fourth performance, making Presley the first performer to sell out the venue four consecutive times. [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. However, when Presley signed a recording contract with Phillips, Moore and Black were excluded. Elvis is signed exclusively to the Colonel. Parker became known as a shrewd, showy, and manipulative businessman who was able to work out lucrative deals at minimal overhead while making sure his pockets were lined healthily along the way. Parker was still worried that Presley would return to nothing, that the public would have found a new star to fawn over by then, and that his golden goose would be reduced to nothing more than a "has-been".[35]. However, Hanks, who has six prior nominations and won twice, was snubbed for his role as Colonel Tom Parker. [34] He was upset about the possibility that would affect his career, but Parker was secretly overjoyed. [53] Hulett's company had managed tours for Presley, and he had worked with artists such as Led Zeppelin. [50] This would be successful for a short time, but when Presley discovered the trick, he simply found himself other doctors. He completed basic training at Fort McPherson in Atlanta, Georgia.[4]. [37] Parker signed long-term contracts with the film studios,[39] possibly to guarantee work and income for both him and Presley. Mourners recall being surprised at his wearing a Hawaiian shirt and baseball cap, smoking his trademark cigar, and purposely avoiding the casket. The iconic singer has never truly left the headlines, even though he died four decades ago. It was in 1948 that Parker pulled off one of his most inspired "snow-jobs" when he persuaded Jimmie Davis, former country-singer turned Governor of Louisiana, to grant him the honorary title of "Colonel". "[42] Parker used the argument that Presley was his only client and he was thus earning only one fee.[42]. However, other friends and members of Presley's entourage have stood by the suggestion that Parker didn't want to admit there was such a problem because he didn't know how to deal with it, and he was also worried about any negative publicity it would create. [44] At the time, Presley's back catalog was not considered very important and RCA initially calculated it at being worth much less, but in later years it would become one of the most valuable record catalogs in the music business. The Amazing Comeback Of Colonel Tom Parker "Colonel Tom Parker managed Elvis Presley's career from 1955 to 1977. However, Parker claimed that his issue with overseas performances was over security issues, as well as poor venues not suitable for the star's stature. [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. Lisa Marie died on January 12 after suffering cardiac arrest. It took a probate court to remove Parker and his 50% fee from future dealings. "[72] She reiterated her positive opinion to Tom Hanks in 2022 when the actor prepared to play Parker for Elvis (2022). Elvis didn't really fire Colonel Parker on stage in Vegas. In particular, Hanks was looking forward to taking part in a fresh look at the story, as the tale of Elvis is well-known enough to garner fatigue. Elvis Presley expressed his desire to go overseas frequently, but he was kept at bay with easy and fast money arranged by The Colonel on projects in the U.S. By the time they reached the final years of Elvis' career, the two were so intertwined and invested that it made more sense to stay in business than to walk away. With more and more fans learning about Presley and his legacy, many are developing an intense curiosity about those in the King's inner circle. [16] NBC had originally wanted Presley for the role, but Parker had turned them down. He said 'Did I really?' Parker served two years in the 64th Coast Artillery (United States), at Fort Shafter, in Hawaii, and shortly afterwards re-enlisted at Fort Barrancas, Florida. Reportedly, Hanks was approached by movie director Baz Luhrmann, and after a short conversation, the actor was hooked. Parker was looking ahead when he persuaded Presley to sign up as a Soldier. [11][10], Parker first became involved in the music industry as a music promoter in 1938, working with the popular singer Gene Austin. This deed on the part of Vernon and Gladys Presley marked a permanent separation of Elvis from his mother, and as Elvis was a classic "mama's boy". Thats insane! [5] However, Judge Joseph Evans, aware that Lisa Marie Presley was still a minor, appointed attorney Blanchard E. Tual to investigate Parker's management. [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. Parker made several attempts to have it stopped, but failed to do so. [6] He was the son of Maria Elisabeth (Ponsie) and Adam van Kuijk. I said no." Yet, in the end, standing up to the Colonel proved to be an expert . [16], Eddy Arnold fired Parker in 1953 over Parker's growing involvement with the singer Hank Snow. By 1984, with his gambling debts reportedly rising again, he was evicted. 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. While Presley was serving in West Germany, Parker was hard at work keeping Presley's name known to the public. He arranged for a screen test with Paramount Pictures, and after impressing them with Presley's acting ability, Presley was signed to a seven-picture contract. "I had the luxury of essentially recreating somebody who no one really knew. 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. [41] With Priscilla's father dropping heavy hints, and fear that their relationship might become public beforehand, Parker persuaded Presley that he should make an "honest woman" of her in the very near future. [35] He sent Presley's friends to keep him company, arranged for business associates to watch over him while they were working in Europe, and kept in regular contact with him. [60] Part of this role resulted in Parker keeping the same fourth-floor suite he occupied when Presley was alive. Parker held another press conference on September 4, 1972, in Las Vegas to confirm that the concert, now titled Aloha from Hawaii, would be broadcast on January 14, 1973. 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. Hanks retains all of these qualities in his performance, including the adoption of prosthetics to help look more like the controversial Parker. [53] Parker later claimed that Presley had asked him to make the contract so demanding so that they would not offer him the part, although many of Presley's friends have contradicted Parker's statement because they had said Presley was furious at losing the role.[53]. The actor has proven time and again that he's up to the challenge of playing a real-world personality and the role of Elvis and the Colonel is no different. RCA was eager for Presley to record in West Germany, but Parker insisted that it would ruin his reputation as a regular soldier if he was able to go into a recording studio. You tell everybody the Colonel touched your head." Parker hoped that marriage would not only boost Presley's career but also possibly tame him. You're going to be a star.'"[71]. Despite the court controversy, Parker continued to appear at Elvis-themed events, from anniversaries to special events, etc. But, after he gave a detailed invoice to Elvis, the star realized he couldn't pay Parker, so they continued collaborating. [53] Promoters in South America also made offers, as much as $2.5 million, and all of them were turned down by Parker; "Well, whenever I need $2.5 million I'll call you," he once said to them. As a reward, Davis gave him the honorary rank of "colonel" in the Louisiana State Militia.[2][3]. Presley's acting career was originally intended to be a serious one, but after seeing a chance to cross-promote singles and albums with the films, Parker persuaded Presley to sing in his films. [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. Also to die at a similar age of either heart or lung problems were Elvis' mother Gladys and three of her brothers. For the rest of his life, Parker managed the Presley estate. 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. 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. [35] He was reportedly afraid that Presley would realize that there were other managers available prepared to sign contracts that did not require as much as 25% of his earnings. Parker, who was born in the Netherlands, entered the United States illegally when he was 20 years old. [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. 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. [52] After nearly two weeks of trading insults back and forth, Parker and Presley decided to continue to work together. Colonel Tom Parker was a man with a shady past. [52] Parker was furious, and he stormed into Presley's dressing room after the show to confront him. Just the opposite. And when he said that, I said, 'Oh, well, okay, now that's brand new.". Imagine owing anyone $146.6 million dollars. He was punished with solitary confinement, from which he emerged with a psychosis that led to him spending two months in a mental hospital,[4] and he was discharged from the Army because of his mental condition. [15], Parker and Neal worked together to promote Presley, using their own Hank Snow Tour to book him and tour him. Nash portrays the Colonel as a psychopathic murderer born June 26, 1909 in Breda, Holland, whose real name is Andreas "Andre" Cornelis van Kuijk. [4] By this time, with the IRS demanding almost $15 million in taxes, the estate was facing bankruptcy. [56] At the funeral, he persuaded Presley's father to sign over control of Presley's career in death to him. It's one of only a very few villainous roles that Hanks has taken in his long career in movies, making it a relatively rare departure for the actor. 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. He said 'Well then there ain't no doubt about it. According to Presley's friend, Jerry Schilling, Presley was excited about the opportunity to take on a new challenge. [15] RCA Victor, Hank Snow's current label, also showed an interest, but they were put off by the cost of the contract. 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