Wolé Parks

Wolé Parks (born July 27, 1982) is an American actor, best known for roles as Dallas Griffin in the CBS daytime soap opera As the World Turns, and as Sam Alexander in the Lifetime comedy-drama series Devious Maids. In film, he starred in Premium Rush. He was also a regular in the 8th season of The Vampire Diaries, playing the role of 'Cade'.

Wolé Parks
Born (1982-07-27) July 27, 1982
New York City
OccupationActor
Years active2002–present

Life and career

He is a first generation American as the son of a Belizean mother, Lilith Parks, and a Tanzanian father whom he didn't meet until adulthood. According to a 2019 interview, Parks is an active volunteer with School on Wheels and has been tutoring students in mathematics since 2013.[1] He is also heavily involved with AIDS/LifeCycle, a seven-day cycling tour through California to raise money in support of the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Parks was born in New York City, Parks is a graduate of New York University with a B.F.A. in Fine Arts and a B.A. in Mathematics.[2] He first joined the cast of the CBS soap opera As the World Turns[3] on November 14, 2007 taking over the role of Dallas Griffin.

Parks guest-starred in Law & Order, its spin-off Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Gossip Girl, as well as starring in the sixth season of MTV's anthology series Undressed. In film, Parks was seen alongside Kevin Bacon in the HBO telefilm Taking Chance and with Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the 2012 film Premium Rush. In 2013, he has series regular role in the Lifetime comedy-drama Devious Maids.[4] In the final season of The Vampire Diaries, parks had a recurring role as Arcadius.

Parks is set to portray "The Stranger" in the CW series Superman & Lois in January 2021.[5]

Accident

In 2006, at the age of 23, Parks killed a 25-year old graduate student while driving with a suspended license. On the evening of January 22, Parks was charged with leaving the scene of an accident. The Assistant District Attorney concluded that Parks "had the green light, was not speeding, committed no traffic infractions and did not appear intoxicated."[6] Four hours later, Parks showed up at the 94th Precinct in Brooklyn to turn himself in. Following a lengthy investigation, Parks later plead guilty to a misdemeanor count of leaving the scene of an accident after causing physical injury, and received one year of probation, 250 hours of community service and counseling.[7]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2002 Undressed Brett Season 6
2003 Polaroid Michael Short film
2007 Law & Order Thomas Ryland Episode: "Bling"
2007–2008 As the World Turns Dallas Griffin Series regular
2009 Taking Chance Major Schott TV Movie
2009 Law & Order: Criminal Intent A.D.A. Damon Whitney Episode: "Identity Crisis"
2009 Gossip Girl Staffer Episode: "They Shoot Humphreys, Don't They?"
2009 Law & Order Sergeant Elias Episode: "Shotgun"
2010 The Town Boston police Sergeant Ryan
2012 Next Caller Keith Calhoun Series regular, 4 episodes, unaired series[8]
2012 Premium Rush Manny
2013 Devious Maids Sam Alexander Series regular, 9 episodes
2013 NCIS Navy Captain Michael Laramie Episode: "Under the Radar"
2014 Half the Perfect World Ralph
2016–2017 The Vampire Diaries Arcadius "Cade" Recurring role
2017 Superstore (season 3) Scott (Construction worker) Season 3: Episode 3 - Part-Time Hirers
2018 9-1-1 Michael Grant's Boyfriend Episode: "Next of Kin"
2019 All American Micah Richards Recurring role (Season 1-2)
2021 Superman & Lois The Stranger Series regular

References
  1. Zeng, Suzie (December 10, 2019). "A Discussion With Actor Wole Parks On the Path Of Self Improvement". ThriveGlobal. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
  2. "Wole Parks Biography". Tvguide.com. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
  3. Goldstein, Toby (November 8, 2007). "Daytime veteran finds home on 'GH'". Times Daily. Retrieved 12 July 2011.
  4. "Wolé Parks Books Series Regular Role On Lifetime's Upcoming New Series 'Devious Maids' | Shadow and Act". Blogs.indiewire.com. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
  5. Petski, Denise (May 12, 2020). "Superman & Lois: Wolé Parks To Play The Stranger In the CW Series Based On DC Characters". Deadline Hollywood.
  6. "Pedestrian Dies in Car Crash Police Link to Alcohol". New York Times. 2006-01-23. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
  7. "Actor takes plea deal in death of student from San Rafael". Marin Independent Journal. 2006-06-24. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
  8. Andreeva, Nellie. "Dane Cook - NBC's 'Next Caller' Not Going Forward". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
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