Corey Parker

  • 09 Mar 2026

On 5th March 2026, American actor Corey Parker passed away at the age of 60 in Memphis, Tennessee after battling cancer.

  • Parker began his acting career in the mid-1980s and gained early recognition for his role as Pete in Friday the 13th: Part V – A New Beginning.
  • He also appeared in the romantic drama 9½ Weeks alongside Kim Basinger.
  • In 1992, he played Neil Barash in the sitcom Flying Blind, starring opposite Téa Leoni.
  • Parker had a recurring role as Josh in the popular sitcom Will & Grace.
  • His other acting credits include Biloxi Blues, White Palace, Love Boat: The Next Wave, Nashville, and Blue Skies.
  • Later in his career, he worked as an acting coach and mentored actors on projects such as Sun Records and Ms. Marvel.