Woodrow Parfrey Net Worth

Woodrow Parfrey was a character actor born in New York City in 1922. He was known for his quirky charisma and offbeat, conspiratorial persona in dozens of TV and movie appearances into the 1980s. He had some focal TV guest-star roles and a few big A-movie parts, most notably as one of the wretched prisoners in Papillon (1973). He was also in Planet of the Apes (1968) and had associations with Clint Eastwood and Don Siegel. His son, Adam Parfrey, is an "underground" publisher.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor
Birth Day October 05, 1922
Birth Place  New York City, New York, United States
Age 98 YEARS OLD
Died On July 29, 1984(1984-07-29) (aged 61)\nLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Scorpio
Cause of death Heart attack
Years active 1950-1984
Spouse(s) Rosa Ellovich (1950-1984) (his death)
Children Adam Parfrey Jonathan Parfrey

💰 Net worth: $1.6 Million (2024)

Woodrow Parfrey was a renowned actor based in the United States. He gained recognition for his notable performances in various films and television shows throughout his career. As of 2024, Woodrow Parfrey's net worth is estimated to be around $1.6 million, a testament to his success and contributions to the entertainment industry. His talent and dedication as an actor allowed him to leave his mark on the American entertainment landscape, leaving an enduring legacy for future generations.

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Biography/Timeline

1922

Parfrey was born Sydney Woodrow Parfrey on October 5, 1922, in New York City. He was orphaned as a teenager.

1940

Parfrey acted almost entirely on Broadway or regional stage in the late 1940s and 1950s, turning to television and film substantially in the 1960s. Though usually a supporting player, he played many focal television guest-star roles, mainly in the late 1960s when fantasy and spy shows relied heavily on distinctive guest players. He appeared five times on The Man From U.N.C.L.E., more than any other guest star except Jill Ireland, who also appeared five times. In 1962 he played the part of George Pickson in Perry Mason - The Case of the Bogus Books. In 1963, he played the part of George Moffgat in Perry Mason - "The Case of the Drowsy Mosquito." In 1967 he appeared as Brock in the 4th season of the science fiction TV show Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea in the episode named "Fatal Cargo." He is often remembered as "one of TV's great slimeball villains". He later appeared in The Moneychangers (1976), Backstairs at the White House (1979) and the short-lived 1979 CBS series Time Express.

1950

On February 18, 1950, Parfrey married Rosa Ellovich and trained under acting Teacher Erwin Piscator at the New School for Social Research.

1973

Parfrey also scored a few big A-movie parts, most notably as a prisoner in Papillon (1973). Parfrey's frequent association with that film's Director, Franklin Schaffner, also included a bit as Maximus, one of the three "See No Evil" orangutan judges in Planet of the Apes (1968). His many film credits include parts in Cattle King (1963), The War Lord (1965), The King's Pirate (1967), How to Save a Marriage and Ruin Your Life (1968), Madigan (1968), Sam Whiskey (1969), Cold Turkey (1971), Dirty Harry (1971), Oklahoma Crude (1973), Charley Varrick (1973), Stay Hungry (1976), The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976), The Incredible Journey of Doctor Meg Laurel (1979), Carny (1980), Bronco Billy (1980), Used Cars (1980), The Seduction (1982), Frances (1982) and Jinxed (1982).

1984

Parfrey died of a heart attack on July 29, 1984, aged 61, in Los Angeles. His son is "underground" publisher Adam Parfrey.