★ Acting
1931 – 1990
· Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
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Active 1962–2005
Ed Parker, born in 1931, was a trailblazer in martial arts and acting, known for his roles in Dimension 5 (1966) and Seven (1979). As the founder of American Kenpo Karate, Parker brought a distinctive physicality to his performances, merging his martial arts expertise with cinematic storytelling. In Dimension 5, he navigates a sci-fi narrative with a martial arts flair, while in Seven, he adds depth to the film's exploration of human nature, contributing to the cult cinema landscape of the 1970s.
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Seven
1979
★ 5.8
as Ed Parker
Hawaii has fallen under the control of a ruthless cartel of seven gangsters. The FBI acquires the services of an ex-agent turned assassin, Drew Savano, who in turn assembles a team of seven hitmen to stop them.
Career Highlights
Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Filmography
17 credits
2000s
1 credit
1980s
1 credit
1970s
5 credits
1974
The Rockford Files: Backlash of the Hunter
as Karate School Telephone Clerk (uncredited)
Movie
★ 10.0
1960s
5 credits
Crew Credits
1990s
1 credit
1980s
1 credit
1960s
3 credits