Parker decided that Las Vegas was the perfect place to do it,[41] and on May 1, 1967, the couple were married in a ceremony that lasted only eight minutes and had a handful of guests. When Elvis returned home from the Army, The Colonel focused on more films, TV appearances, and albums, saturating the airwaves with Elvis. Parker struggled with a gambling addiction while keeping Elvis on a short leash, halting the singer from touring overseas and pushing him into cheap projects that were frequently averse to what the artist wanted to be a part of, eventually taking 50% of Elvis' earnings, of which they both agreed upon. He realized that by keeping RCA Victor, and more importantly the public, hungry for more Presley material, he would be able to negotiate a better contract when Presley returned from active service. During the 1960s, after many years of ill health, Marie began to display signs of dementia. [50] In later years, several of Presley's inner circle would tell of how difficult it was to persuade Presley to quit the drugs. Presley had been living with Priscilla Beaulieu, ten years his junior, for the past four years, but it had not been public knowledge. In 1967, Parker pushed Elvis to marry Priscilla Beaulieu, hoping that it would help change the tide of his career. [6] He was the son of Maria Elisabeth (Ponsie) and Adam van Kuijk. [39] When Presley complained to him that he wanted better scripts, Parker reminded him of his lavish lifestyle and that risking $1 million a year for doing practically no work was dangerous. The very next morning, Tom died in a renowned hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada due to stroke-related complications. That never happenedElvis died not knowing of Parker's illegal statusbut he would have had . After his Army hitch, he had him stop making personal appearances, and limited his public exposure to three sappy movies a year. 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. [15], Parker immediately went to work to find a new label for Presley. But according to IMDb, it was because Elvis just didn't like dealing with confrontation. [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. Parker made several attempts to have it stopped, but failed to do so. [59] Experts in the field at the time estimated that it had potentially cost Presley millions of dollars[59] and worse for Parker, it had also potentially cost him those millions of dollars. [49] The album was released simultaneously around the world, and went to number 1 on the US charts, the first Presley album to do so since the Roustabout soundtrack, in 1964. Elvis didn't really fire Colonel Parker on stage in Vegas. [65] Marie was one of six children,[65] had been married twice before, and had a son from her first marriage. [4] After a lifetime that saw him earn in excess of $100 million, Parker's estate was worth barely $1 million when he died. [12] Parker, with the task of promoting Austin, found the career transition smooth, using much of his "carny" experience to sell tickets and attract the crowds. [33], Presley had been showing signs of rebellion against Parker, and Parker believed that a stint in the Army would cure him of this. There were no witnesses and almost no evidence, except that the killer spread pepper on and around the body before fleeing in hopes that police dogs would not pick up the scent. For Presley's return in March 1960, Parker had arranged for a train to take him from Washington, D.C., to Memphis, with stops along the way for fans to see their idol in person. 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Snow eventually led Parker to Elvis Presley. [1][4], At age 15, Van Kuijk moved to Rotterdam, gaining employment on boats in the port town. I had a different layer of expectations," the actor said. The pattern that Parker would traditionally follow was affordability and profit over quality, which would eventually help to torpedo Elvis' career for a time. [18] A one-year management contract with Presley provided Moore with a 10-percent commission, which Moore said he never took. [52], Although many around Presley were worried about his worsening drug dependency, Parker appeared to ignore the problem. [26] Parker, with his 25% share of profits, found ways to make money from his artist that other managers before him had never thought of. "[72] She reiterated her positive opinion to Tom Hanks in 2022 when the actor prepared to play Parker for Elvis (2022). [15] However, Parker remained involved in many of Arnold's live tours and demanded a buyout of $50,000 (US$506,405 in 2021 dollars[11]) to settle their contract. However, the tide wasn't actually changed until a 1968 TV special, produced by Scott Binder, put Elvis the singer back on top, while simultaneously showing the Colonel how close he was to losing the singer to another producer. What happened to the Colonel who managed Elvis? The Masked Lookalike Explained, Every Baz Luhrmann Movie, Ranked According To Box Office Mojo, Tom Hanks' Tom Parker isn't his usual role. "[42] Parker used the argument that Presley was his only client and he was thus earning only one fee.[42]. I said 'Yeah'. Paul Shirey is a senior news writer for Screen Rant. And now I need to locate my wallet, because I noticed there was no ticket booth on the way in here, but I'm sure that the Colonel must have arranged for some toll on the way out. [40] These deals were sometimes so harsh on the studios that it led producer Hal Wallis to state: "I'd rather try and close a deal with the Devil. [43], It took the energetic 1968 television special Elvis, which the Singer Company sponsored, and a subsequent series of acclaimed recording sessions in Memphis, Tennessee, that included songs such as "Suspicious Minds" and "In the Ghetto", to restore Presley's musical reputation. Parker was an avid gambler, which is believed to have been the source of many of his "fast money" dealings with Austin Butler's Elvis. Colonel Parker was a very complicated person, and his . The Tom Hanks Tom Parker portrayal is certainly one of the highlights of the movie, giving audiences something they aren't used to seeing from the actor. [65], Others, however, had doubts about whether they were legally married at all. Oh, I just pictured Elvis, like, singing it. He made him join the Army after Elvis was offered an out by the Memphis draft board. In 1983, he was paid $2 million dollars in an out-of-court settlement, which had him turn over any and all audio and video recordings he had of Elvis and terminated his involvement in any Elvis-related earnings for five years. [57], Parker set out to protect his future income. [15] Both Mercury Records and Columbia Records showed interest, although their initial offers were nowhere near the $40,000 requirement. In general, fans of the icon think that Colonel Parker never let Elvis fully shine. Later in 1975, the government of Saudi Arabia offered Parker $5 million for Presley to perform there. [15] Although Neal remained Presley's official manager, Parker was becoming increasingly involved in the running of his career, and by the summer of 1955 he had become Presley's "special advisor". [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. [60], The disputes with the Presley estate did not terminate Parker's association with Presley. Parker hoped that marriage would not only boost Presley's career but also possibly tame him. [53] Parker, who had always dealt with Presley's film contracts and viewed the offer as a starting bid to earning more money, instead asked for a salary $1 million ($5,035,869 in 2021 dollars[11]), 50% of the profits, plus another $100,000 ($503,587 in 2021 dollars[11]) for expenses, and spoke of needing to arrange details of a soundtrack deal. [8], In May 1929, Van Kuijk returned to the United States at age 19, finding work with carnivals due to his previous experience in the Netherlands. 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. "I had the luxury of essentially recreating somebody who no one really knew. More than 40 years after his death, Elvis Presley remains one of the most famous and most easily recognized people in history. He quickly became the singer's sole representative, and within months he had won Elvis a recording contract with RCA Victor.. [15] The rank was honorary, since Louisiana had no organized militia, but Parker used the title throughout his life, becoming known simply as "the Colonel" to many acquaintances. On January 20, 1997, Parker's wife heard a crashing sound from the living room, and when she heard no response to her calls, she went in to find him slumped over in his chair after suffering a stroke. In later years, Parker's influence waned, but he continued in his management role until Presley's death in 1977. [18] Neal was struggling at the time to accommodate his new client's success, and in February 1955, following a meeting with Parker, Presley agreed to let Parker take some control of future bookings and promotions. [4] During his first visit there, he traveled with a Chautauqua educational tent show, before returning briefly to the Netherlands. The other five nominations were for technical (Editing, Sound, Cinematography) and design (Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling). [15], Parker and Neal worked together to promote Presley, using their own Hank Snow Tour to book him and tour him. Parker appeared at posthumous events honoring Presley, such as the 1993 issuing of a U.S. postage stamp with Presley's likeness. [16], Eddy Arnold fired Parker in 1953 over Parker's growing involvement with the singer Hank Snow. [citation needed], After the success of Presley's return to live performing in Las Vegas, Parker decided it was time to take him back out on tour for the first time in 13 years. [4] It is believed that Parker lost at least $1 million a year from gambling. Parker was able to receive more than half of the income from the enterprise, an unprecedented figure for a music manager. [54] He phoned Presley's father once to suggest taking time off, but Vernon Presley told him they couldn't afford to stop touring due to Presley's constant and lavish spending of money. Before getting into the relationship between the King and his manager, a quick crash course in the pre-Elvis life of Colonel Tom Parker is in order and hoo boy, what a life it was. For the rest of his life, Parker managed the Presley estate. After Elvis' death in 1977, the Elvis Presley manager continued on as if The King were still alive. He died of complications from the stroke[72] the following morning at a hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada, at age 87. Parker was looking ahead when he persuaded Presley to sign up as a Soldier. In the end, they'd become dependent on one another and were in too deep to even know how to start over. [4] A year later at 18, with enough money to sustain him for a short period, he entered America illegally by jumping ship from his employer's vessel. Presley remembered the event as one of the worst moments of his career. [15] RCA made it clear it were unwilling to go above $25,000 for a practically unknown singer,[15] but Parker persuaded them that Presley was no ordinary unknown singer. Elvis and the Colonel worked to change his overall image in the wake of the backlash from his critics, who frequently deemed him offensive. [41] Selling it to RCA for $24,000 ($200,443 in 2021 dollars[11]), it was used to promote Presley's latest film, Frankie & Johnny. "[56] Almost immediately, before even visiting Graceland, Parker traveled to New York City to meet with merchandising associates and executives with RCA Records, instructing them to prepare for a huge demand in Presley products. Tom Parker, Elvis Presley's . For his part, Parker himself died with a net worth of $1 million, or roughly . [60] Part of this role resulted in Parker keeping the same fourth-floor suite he occupied when Presley was alive. [29] Some viewed him as a clown-like figure, wiggling his hips for screams, while others found him vulgar and more suitable for late-night gentleman's clubs. [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. What's amazing is this, after Elvis' death, Parker is said to have owed $30 million in gambling debts to the Las Vegas Hilton. [53] Several members of Presley's band later stated that Parker had no idea just how bad the situation was getting. Parker's response: "That's not true at all. Colonel Tom Parker was a man with a shady past. The Amazing Comeback Of Colonel Tom Parker "Colonel Tom Parker managed Elvis Presley's career from 1955 to 1977. Despite the court controversy, Parker continued to appear at Elvis-themed events, from anniversaries to special events, etc. [41], To make up for lack of earnings, Parker arranged for Presley's gold Cadillac to go on tour. "Last Train to Memphis". Although from the Netherlands originally, actor Tom Hanks' Parker had a Southern-style accent due to a huge chunk of his life being spent there, but it was more of a mixture with his native Dutch accent. [15] Eventually, Parker began getting more involved in music promotion again, this time for himself rather than the Society. After Elvis' death, Parker continued to manage the Elvis Presley Enterprises, and also worked with Presley's daughter Lisa Marie and his wife Priscilla. None of the rules of the relationship was operative any longer, yet neither had the courage to walk away, for a variety of reasons." [49] Seeing the chance to publicize Presley's charitable nature once again, Parker eagerly agreed. Reportedly, Hanks was approached by movie director Baz Luhrmann, and after a short conversation, the actor was hooked. Austin offered Parker the opportunity to move to Nashville, Tennessee, where music was becoming a big business, but for reasons unknown Parker turned him down. 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. He claimed Parker negotiated side deals with RCA that defrauded Presley of $2.8 million. [34] He was upset about the possibility that would affect his career, but Parker was secretly overjoyed. Austin had spent much of his fortune on partying, cars, mansions, and women, and his popularity had been eclipsed by other singers, such as Bing Crosby. And when he said that, I said, 'Oh, well, okay, now that's brand new.". According to Priscilla, Elvis was happy to pay 50% to Parker to manage him.[73]. That was 1977 money, using the inflation calculator $30 million in 1977 is equaled to $146,671,287.13 in 2022. 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. [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. [15] Over the next few years, he helped Arnold secure hit songs, television appearances, and live tours. [52] Angered by this outburst, Parker declared: "You can't fire me. With no touring or public appearances to be made, Parker was able to keep costs to a minimum. The truth about his early years was revealed in 1960 when one of Parker's sisters, Nel Dankers-van Kuijk, living in the Netherlands, recognized him in photographs standing next to Presley. Related: Elvis True Story: Who Was Orion? [52], In February 1975, during his engagement in Las Vegas, Presley, along with Parker, met with Barbra Streisand and Jon Peters. PIONEERING EARLY MANAGEMENT In 1935, while travelling with a circus, Parker met and married 27-year-old Marie Francis Mott. [7] As a boy, he worked as a barker at carnivals in his hometown, learning many of the skills that he would require later while working in the entertainment industry. [41] The Cadillac tour proved to be somewhat more successful than the film itself. "[27][28], Parker signed a deal with Beverly Hills film merchandiser Hank Saperstein for nearly $40,000 to turn Presley into a brand name. The actor has talked about the project, what drew him to it, and how he felt about the overall story. Related: Why Elvis' Reviews Are So Positive. [52] Parker was furious, and he stormed into Presley's dressing room after the show to confront him. Most notably, in Colonel Tom Parker, the mysterious manager portrayed by Tom Hanks in Elvis. [4] From about 1931 until 1938, he worked as a "carny" with Royal American Shows. Hanks said, "I was anticipating hearing horror stories about this venal, cheap crook. Tt was this, rather than his entrance into the Army or the later death of Gladys, from which Presley never truly recovered and which ultimately killed him. [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. Later, in 1983, Parker admitted during an interview that after 1966, the income from Presley films and soundtracks was dramatically reduced. [68] Parker began to distance himself emotionally from her, heartbroken by her slow mental deterioration from the woman he once knew. [14], Through the fundraising, Parker headed to Tennessee to find acts to perform at his charity events,[14] among them stars such as Minnie Pearl and Eddy Arnold. I said no." Yet, in the end, standing up to the Colonel proved to be an expert . First, Baz Luhrmann joined a list of directors including Joe Wright, Frank Darabont, and Lawrence Kasdan as someone who had two Best Picture nominations but didn't get a Best Director nomination either time. After a heated argument between the two, Presley told Parker he was fired. Colonel Tom Parker was Elvis Presley's manager for more than 20 years, and was with him when he died on August 16, 1977. [41] Frank Sinatra had married Mia Farrow in 1966, and it had produced enough publicity for Parker to sit up and take notice. What happened to Colonel Tom Parker? [26] Presley said of Parker: "I don't think I would have ever been very big if it wasn't for him. While it sometimes borders on cartoonish parody, with Hanks seemingly becoming a supervillain of sorts, it fits the overall style and narrative of Director Baz Luhrmann's movie. [4] He would often spend 1214 hours at a time gambling in the casinos, betting large sums. Parker's Net Worth When He Died Was $1 Million. [33] Both Priscilla and Jerry said he was a lovely man". 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. [13] Within a year, he had the opportunity to become a legal citizen of the United States a new law allowed illegal aliens the chance to become citizens in return for their promise to fight for the country during World War II, if required. Parker encouraged Presley to make film musicals which became the focus of his career during his commercial decline in the 1960s until his 1968 comeback and return to touring. 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. He died in 1997 at the age of 87. 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. There are probably a number of reasons for this. The Elvis manager certainly had some unethical practices when it came to the King of Rock n Roll, and many were shocked upon viewing the film to find out that this was the case. 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