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Tom Parker (born July 23, 1977) is an American actor and travel journalist/writer.
Tom Parker was born Thomas Scott Parker in Walnut Creek, California, on July 23, 1977. He is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University School Of Drama in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
After completing his education, Parker moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue an acting career. In 2003, he had a minor role in Ben Ross' Special Breakfast Eggroll: 99¢ starring Bree Turner and Teal Redmann. The following year, he was seen in the role of "Matt Gilespie" in the episode "NICU" of NBC's medical drama ER. In 2005, Parker portrayed the character of "Reese" in Lee Shallat-Chemel's romance drama Greener Mountains starring Kimberly McCullough, Brad Raider, Kevin Durand, Nick Daley, and Chris Heuisler.
Parker also worked as a travel journalist. In 2007, he was with Discovery Networks/The Travel Channel's program 5 Takes. He has also been published as a travel writer.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Special Breakfast Eggroll: 99¢ | Billy | Credited as Thomas Scott Parker |
| Happy End | Actor | ||
| 2004 | Cruel Intentions 3 | Michael Cattrall | Direct-to-video |
| 2005 | Greener Mountains | Reece | |
| Partner(s) | Robert | ||
| 2006 | Stephen King's Desperation | Young Johnny | Television film |
| 2007 | Traveling in Packs | Plumb | Television film |
| J-ok'el | George Christensen | ||
| 2008 | McBride: Requiem | Jackson Sumner | Television film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ER | Matt Gilespie | Episode: "NICU" |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | SWAT runner | Episode: "Dead Ringer" | |
| North Shore | Carter | Episode: "Surprise Party" | |
| What I Like About You | Dr. Riley | Episode: "Split Ends" | |
| 2005 | Everwood | Brian Hartman | 2 episodes |
| 2006 | Without a Trace | Todd Kipling | Episode: "More Than This" |
| 2007 | What About Brian | Jamie | 4 episodes |
| Eyes | Luke | Episode: "Karma" | |
| 5 Takes: Latin America | Himself | Host | |
| 2009 | CSI: Miami | Grant Lawson | Episode: "Flight Risk" |
| Mental | Liam McBride | Episode: "Roles of Engagement" | |
| 2010 | CSI: NY | Allen Greenway | Episode: "Flag on the Play" |
| 'Til Death | Ryan | Episode: "Dog Fight" | |
| 100 Questions | Tim | Episode: "Are You Romantic?" | |
| 2012 | Are You There, Chelsea? | Dr. Ben Thomas | Episode: "The Gynecologist" |
| 2013 | 2 Broke Girls | DJ Kingsley | Episode: "And the Extra Work" |
| Major Crimes | Ted King Jr. | Episode: "Year-End Blowout" | |
| Jessie | River Stevens | Episode: "Acting with the Frenemy" | |
| 2014 | Devious Maids | Dave Grant | Episode: "Crimes of the Heart" |
| Bad Teacher | Dashing music teacher | Episode: "A Little Respect" | |
| 2015 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Lucas Gardner | Episode: "Command & Control" |
| 2016 | General Hospital | Baxter Corbin | Recurring |