What happened to Kirstie Alley’s ex-husband Parker Stevenson? His Bio: Net Worth, Actor Career, Baywatch, Dead, Height

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• Parker Stevenson is an actor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with an estimated net worth of over $10 million.
• He grew up with an older brother and was exposed to the acting industry from a young age by his mother, who was an actress.
• He gained prominence for his role in the television series “The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries” in the late 1970s and for his role in the 1983 film “Stroker Ace”.
• In 1983, he married actress and spokesmodel Kirstie Alley and they had two children before divorcing in 1997.
• Later in his career, he shifted focus to photography and has posted his work on a personal website called “shadowworks”.



Known for movies

The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977-1979)
as Frank Hardy

Baywatch (1989-1999)
as Craig Pomeroy

Stroker Ace (1983)
as Aubrey James

Legion (1998)
as Captain Aldrich

Short Info

Date Of BirthJune 4, 1952SpouseKirstie AlleyFactGraduated from Brooks Prep school in Massachusetts. He studied architecture at Princeton.



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Who is Parker Stevenson?

Richard Stevenson Parker Jr. was born on 4 June 1952, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA, and is an actor, best known from his film and television work from the 1980s up to the 1990s, though he continues appearing in numerous acting projects, mainly on television.

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The Net Worth of Parker Stevenson

How rich is Parker Stevenson? As of mid-2018, sources inform us of a net worth that is over $10 million, earned largely through a successful career in acting, though he has also forayed into directing work later in his career. As he continues his endeavors, it is expected that his wealth will also continue to increase.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Parker grew up with an older brother in the Main Line of Philadelphia – his father was an investment advisor, and his mother was an actress, who often took him to filming sessions from when he was five years old, which led him to appear in two television projects at a young age. His older brother didn’t really like acting, and despite appearing in a few plays, did not want to pursue a career similar to that of their mother’s.

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Thanks to her mother’s influence and connections, Parker became accustomed to the industry quickly, and in 1972 made his first appearance in the film “A Separate Peace”, based on the best-selling novel of the same name by John Knowles, in which he was credited as Parker Stevenson. He then matriculated from Brooks School, and enrolled into Princeton University studying architecture. After graduating, he moved to Hollywood to continue his acting career, and in 1976 appeared in the film “Lifeguard” opposite Sam Elliot, also starring Anne Archer and Kathleen Quinlan.

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Acting Prominence

Stevenson would get one of his most notable roles starring as Shaun Cassidy in “The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries” series, and produced by Glen A. Larson. The show aired in the late 1970s, and is based on “Nancy Drew” as well as “Hardy Boys” highly popular novel series both by Edward Stratemeyer. The first season had different storylines for both of the characters before they eventually crossed over, but Nancy Drew was later dropped in favor of the Hardys.

In 1983, he co-starred in the film “Stroker Ace”, playing the role of the race-car driving nemesis Aubrey James opposite Burt Reynolds’ character; however, the film was unsuccessful both critically and financially. Three years later, he worked on the television miniseries “North and South: Book II”, co-starring alongside Kirstie Alley who portrayed his sister. In 1988, he starred in the television series “Probe” which was short-lived, then was one of the original cast members of “” the following year, but left the show. later returning during the 1997 and ‘98 seasons.

Later Work

Parker’s roles got less attention in subsequent years – he had a recurring role during the second season of “Melrose Place”, and in 2000 tried his hand at voice acting in an episode of “Batman Beyond”, before appearing as a guest in an episode of “Judging Amy”. Other projects he had in the next few years included “The District”, and he then took a long break from acting before returning in an episode of “Legend of the Seeker” in 2010, and then in a guest role in the TV series “Longmire”. A few of his recent projects include “Bull”, and a recurring role in “Greenhouse Academy”, a television series released by Netflix. Later in his career, he focused more on photography, a passion he’s had since he was young. A lot of his work has been posted on a personal photography website called “shadowworks”.

Personal Life

For his personal life, it is known that Stevenson married actress and spokesmodel Kirstie Alley in 1983, and their marriage , during which they had two children, and shared custody of both. Stevenson was not her first husband as she was married before to Bob Alley. Kirstie is known for finding popularity in the film “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” before eventually earning more acclaim for her performances in various television series. She also starred in several films including “David’s Mother”, for which she won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie.

She was also the star of the sitcom “Veronica’s Closet”, resulting in numerous award nominations, and then joined several reality shows later in her career, including “Kirstie”, “Dancing with the Stars”, and “Celebrity Big Brother”. Other relationships Stevenson had include with actress Morgan Fairchild, and porn actress Carol Connors.

General Info

Full NameParker StevensonDate Of BirthJune 4, 1952ProfessionPhotographer, Actor, Television DirectorEducationPrinceton University, Brooks School, Rye Country Day SchoolNationalityAmerican

Family

SpouseKirstie AlleyChildrenWilliam True Stevenson, Lillie Price StevensonParentsSarah Meade, Richard StevensonSiblingsHutch Parker

Accomplishments

NominationsTV Land Favorite Crimestopper Duo AwardMoviesA Separate Peace, Our Time, Lifeguard, This House Possessed, Stroker Ace, Stitches, Caddie Woodlawn, Shadow of a Stranger, Official Denial, Baywatch the Movie: Forbidden Paradise, Legion, Terror Peak, That Secret Sunday, Shades of Love: Rose Cafe, The Rivers RunTV ShowsProbe, North and South, Book II, The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, All the Rivers Run, Greenhouse Academy

Social profile links

FacebookTwitterInstagramIMDB

Quotes

#Quote1[on his 70s teen idol days] The teen idol thing restricts where I can go. But it's also given me the power to do the kind of work I want.

Facts

#Fact1Brother-in-law of .2Older brother of .3Parker has two children - a son, (born September 28, 1992) and a daughter, (born June 15, 1994).4Couldn't use the name Richard Parker because another actor already had that name registered with the Screen Actors Guild. When he suggested Richard Stevenson, there was an actor with that name also, so Parker, as he's now known in the business, settled on Parker Stevenson, the name which he now prefers.5Graduated from Brooks Prep school in Massachusetts. He studied architecture at Princeton.

Pictures

Movies

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacterMistrust2017post-productionBrandon McKellanGreenhouse Academy2017TV Series post-productionBull2016TV SeriesGavin EvertonThe Perfect Daughter2016TV MovieBruce CahillHidden Truth2016Sheriff UnderwoodWar Riders2016U.S, General ShermanA Christmas Reunion2015TV MovieDon DupreeHis Secret Family2015Detective SharpsonPerfect Disguise2015General William Tecumseh ShermanWin, Lose or Love2015TV MovieMike CantonLongmire2014TV SeriesWelles VanBlarcomMcTaggart's Fortune2014Richard HeywoodLegend of the Seeker2010TV SeriesThe MargraveLoaded2008Ben RyanTerror Peak2003TV MovieKevin FraserThe District2002TV SeriesMr. SkolsJudging Amy2002TV SeriesMr. Andrew PickeralTrapped2001TV MovieOliver SloanBatman Beyond2000TV SeriesPaxton PowersAvalon: Beyond the Abyss1999TV MovieJohn AldenBaywatch1989-1999TV SeriesCraig PomeroyLegion1998TV MovieCaptain AldrichNot of This Earth1995Jack SherbourneBurke's Law1994TV SeriesTed CranshawMelrose Place1993TV SeriesSteve McMillanOfficial Denial1993TV MoviePaul CorlissShadow of a Stranger1992TV MovieTed ClintonAre You Lonesome Tonight1992TV MovieMat HendersonBlossom1992TV SeriesJim / Scott AlexanderFlesh 'n' Blood1991TV SeriesJeffrey HazelwoodCaddie Woodlawn1989Uncle EdmundPanic at Malibu Pier1989TV MovieCraig PomeroyMission: Impossible1989TV SeriesChamp FosterThe Cover Girl and the Cop1989TV MovieCable Hayward (uncredited)Probe1988TV SeriesAustin JamesAlfred Hitchcock Presents1985-1988TV SeriesClark Taylor / Lance RichardsRough Ridin' Justice1987Shades of Love: The Rose Cafe1987TV MovieJoshThe Hitchhiker1987TV SeriesBrettMatlock1987TV SeriesDr. Philip EagenThat Secret Sunday1986TV MovieScott DennisNorth and South, Book II1986TV Mini-SeriesBilly HazardMurder, She Wrote1985TV SeriesMichael DigbyStitches1985Bobby StevensRockhopper1985TV MovieNick LarabeeFalcon Crest1984-1985TV SeriesJoel McCarthyThe Love Boat1983TV SeriesBill Watkins / Matt StevensHotel1983TV SeriesMichaelAll the Rivers Run1983TV Mini-SeriesCyrusShooting Stars1983TV MovieBill O'KeefeStroker Ace1983Aubrey JamesThis House Possessed1981TV MovieGary StraihornThe Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries1977-1979TV SeriesFrank HardyThe Streets of San Francisco1976TV SeriesAndy HorvathLifeguard1976/IChrisOur Time1974MichaelGunsmoke1974TV SeriesStevenA Separate Peace1972Gene

Director

TitleYearStatusCharacterBaywatch1992-1999TV Series 9 episodesBaywatch Nights1997TV Series 1 episodeSavannah1996-1997TV Series 2 episodesModels Inc.1994TV Series 3 episodesMelrose Place1994TV Series 2 episodes

Assistant Director

TitleYearStatusCharacterBaywatch1997TV Series second unit director - 1 episode

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacterAvalon: Beyond the Abyss1999TV Movie executive producer

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacterThis House Possessed1981TV Movie performer: "I Kept Believing in You", "Sensitive You're Not", "You Played Me Like a Song"

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacterEntertainment Tonight2013TV SeriesHimselfCelebrity Close Calls2011TV SeriesHimselfBiography2008TV Series documentaryHimselfHunter & Hunted2005-2006TV Series documentaryNarratorClass of...2005TV SeriesHimselfThe 49th Annual Golden Globe Awards1992TV SpecialHimself - Audience MemberThe 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1991TV SpecialHimself - Audience MemberThe 42nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1990TV SpecialHimself - Audience MemberThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1989TV SeriesHimself - GuestThe 8th Annual Cable ACE Awards1987TV SpecialHimselfThe 2th Annual Stuntman Awards1986TV SpecialHimselfBattle of the Network Stars XVII1984TV SpecialHimself - CBS TeamSalute!1983TV SeriesHimselfThe Mike Douglas Show1978TV SeriesHimself - Co-Host / Himself - ActorBattle of the Network Stars IV1978TV SpecialHimself - ABC TeamPat Boone and Family1978TV MovieHimselfDonny and Marie1978TV SeriesHimselfBattle of the Network Stars III1977TV SpecialHimself - ABC TeamThe Merv Griffin Show1977TV SeriesHimselfKaptain Kool and the Kongs Present ABC All-Star Saturday1977TV MovieHimselfThe Magic of ABC1977TV SpecialHimself - Guest

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacterBiography2009TV Series documentaryHimselfBaywatch1992-1996TV SeriesCraig PomeroyFalcon Crest1985TV SeriesJoel McCarthy

Awards

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie2004TV Land AwardTV Land AwardsFavorite Crimestopper DuoThe Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)

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