Harry Einstein
American comedian (1904-1958)
Harry Einstein, known professionally as Harry Parke and other pseudonyms, most commonly Parkyakarkus, was an American comedian, writer, and character actor. A specialist in Greek dialect comedy, he became famous as the Greek chef Nick Parkyakarkus on the Eddie Cantor and Al Jolson radio programs, and later on a program of his own. He appeared in eleven films from 1936 to 1945. He was also the father of comedians and actors Albert Brooks and Bob Einstein.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 2 films (1937–1938) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | NEW FACES OF 1937. | RKO Radio Pictures Inc. | 12 reels | B&W | ||
| 1938 | NIGHT SPOT. | RKO Radio Pictures Inc. | 6 reels | B&W |