Park Overall

Park Overall

68 · Born: Mar 15, 1957

Personal Details

BornMar 15, 1957 Greeneville, Tennessee, USA
Parents
  • Frances Overall
  • Thomas Wesley Overall Jr.
  • Frances Bernard

Biography

Parker Overall, a talented thespian, hails from Greeneville, Tennessee, where she began her journey in the performing arts by touring East Tennessee with a children's theater group. This early exposure to the stage sparked a passion that would ultimately lead her to the bright lights of New York City, where she embarked on a career in professional theater.

Before making her mark on the Great White Way, Overall honed her craft in numerous off-off-Broadway productions, including riveting performances in plays such as "The Seagull" and "The Skin of Our Teeth". Her impressive resume was further bolstered by her portrayal of "Becky Lou" in the Hartford Stage Company's production of Sam Shepard's "The Tooth of Crime".

The stage was just the beginning for Overall, as she soon made her Broadway debut as "Rowena", a prostitute, in Neil Simon's "Biloxi Blues". This iconic role was reprised in the subsequent film adaptation, showcasing Overall's impressive range and versatility.

In addition to her stage work, Overall has also made a significant impact in the world of film. Her credits include a wide range of projects, such as "Vibes" (1988),starring Jeff Goldblum and Cyndi Lauper, "Talk Radio" (1988),directed by Oliver Stone, "Mississippi Burning" (1988),featuring Gene Hackman and Willem Dafoe, and "Kindergarten Cop" (1990),alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger.

On television, Overall has had the opportunity to showcase her talents in a variety of productions, including the pilot episode of "The Line" (1987) and numerous shows for The Nashville Network. Her impressive work on the sitcom "Empty Nest" (1988) earned her the prestigious award of Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy from the members of Viewers for Quality Television (VQT).

Career

2008
2004
Cut and Run
Cut and Run as Pauline
2001
Reba
Reba as Lori Ann
Ladies Man
Ladies Man as Claire Stiles
1998
Fifteen and Pregnant
Fifteen and Pregnant as Evie Spangler
1997
Sparkler
Sparkler as Melba May
1995
Inflammable
Inflammable as Warr. Off. Charlene Porter
The Critic
The Critic as Alice Tompkins (voice)
1994
Empty Nest
Empty Nest as LaVerne Todd
1993
Undercover Blues
Undercover Blues as Bonnie Newman
House of Cards
House of Cards as Lillian Huber
Precious Victims
Precious Victims as Paula Sims
1990
Kindergarten Cop
Kindergarten Cop as Samantha's Mother
1989
Lost Angels
Lost Angels as Richard Doolan's Girlfriend
1988
Vibes
Vibes as Jane
Talk Radio
Talk Radio as Debbie / Agnes / Theresa (voice)
1987
Tainted
Tainted as Marion