Gerard Parkes

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Characters played by Gerard Parkes

Doc — Fraggle Rock (1983)

Wise elder Fraggle and mentor figure in the puppet series.

Priest — Short Circuit 2 (1988)

Religious figure who offers guidance or observes events.

Doc — The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009)

Loyal friend and ally, supports the MacManus twins in their vigilante activities.

Doc — The Boondock Saints (1999)

Medical professional treating the twins' wounds.

Doc — A Muppet Family Christmas (1987)

Doc rented out Emily's farm but kindly offers to brave the snowstorm to find Miss Piggy. He rescues her, returns on a dogsled, and dresses as Santa Claus to distribute gifts.

Charles — The First Time (1969)

Kenny's widowed father and a traveling salesman. His departure on a business trip sets the summer's events in motion and removes the parental figure from the home.

Jessup — An American Christmas Carol (1979)

The local orphanage manager whose belongings Slade seized. Manifests as the Ghost of Christmas Present, showing Slade the current hardships of his employees and warning that Jonathan Thatcher will die unless the future changes.

Prime Minister — Thunder Point (1998)

Head of government overseeing national security and diplomatic crises.

Uncle Matthew — Isabel (1968)

Matthew is Isabel’s aged uncle and a member of her family on the Gaspé Peninsula. After Isabel arrives at the family farm following her mother’s death, he asks her to stay and help him with the farm. Isabel reluctantly agrees, making Matthew the family connection who brings her into the events at the farm.

Career Overview

Gerard Parkes has 50 screen credits in a career dating back to 1964. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Boondock Saints with 2 titles. Signature works include Fraggle Rock, The Last Winter, Handel's Last Chance. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
50
Birth Date
1924-10-16
Birth Place
Dublin, Ireland

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q5550123), public domain (CC0).