Biography

Harry Einstein (May 6, 1904 – November 23, 1958), known professionally as Harry Parke and other pseudonyms, most commonly Parkyakarkus (or a close variant) was an American comedian, writer, and character actor. He was also the father of comedians and actors Albert Brooks and Bob Einstein (aka Super Dave Osborne).

Known For

Out of This World

Gus Palukas

The Life of the Party

Parky

She's Got Everything

Nick Zyteras

Night Spot

Gashouse

Strike Me Pink

Parkyakarkus

The Yanks Are Coming

Parky (as Parkyarkarkus)

Sweethearts of the U.S.A.

Parky

Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club

Self