6. Michael Parks & James Parks
Ah, the many faces of Michael and James Parks. A Tarantino film doesnt feel quite complete unless the McGraws pop up somewhere along the way. Michael Parks is usually found playing a mumbling, sardonic character usually in the shape of a Texas Ranger called Earl McGraw. Michaels real-life son, James, is also often found playing his on-screen son Edgar McGraw. In a Tarantino film, a cameo or small part is often almost as integral (and career influencing) as having a leading role, and Michael Parks as Earl McGraw epitomises this. For avid fans of Tarantinos interwoven worlds, the appearance of a McGraw or similar are among the most treasured of Easter Eggs. Earl first appeared in From Dusk Till Dawn, where it wasnt long before his cud-chewing ramblings were cut short by a fast bullet from Seth Geckos (George Clooney) gun. This didnt stop him appearing in many other films and reprising this exact role though. Among other appearances, the McGraws can be found in both Kill Bill volumes. Parks Senoir even plays another character in the second film, Esteban Vihaio, a slimy, dominant pimp.
(A Band) Apart Of: 4 Features
Collaborative Influence: 6/10