Corey Parker

Date of Birth: July 8, 1965

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Death: March 5, 2026

Place of Death: Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

Corey Parker was an American actor and acting coach. His roles included the films Scream for Help, Pete in Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning, 9½ Weeks, Willy/Milly, Biloxi Blues, Big Man on Campus, How I Got into College, White Palace, and The Lost Language of Cranes; the series ABC Afterschool Special, At Mother’s Request, Thirtysomething, Eddie Dodd, Flying Blind, Blue Skies, Love Boat: The Next Wave, and Will & Grace; and the made-for-tv movies I’m Dangerous Tonight, Broadway Bound, Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story, A Mother’s Prayer, Mr. and Mrs. Loving, and Encino Woman.

He was the son of actress, manager, and acting coach Rocky Parker (Rochelle Natalie Parker) and John David Haas.

Corey’s paternal grandfather was Carl Haas (the son of Julius David Haas and Belle Isaac/Isaacs). Carl was born in Winamac, Indiana. Julius was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to German Jewish parents, Jacob Haas and Sophia Bauer. Belle was born in Indiana, also to German Jewish parents, Charles Isaac and Bertha Freiberg/Reiberg.

Corey’s paternal grandmother was Arlene Foster (the daughter of Harry Feinstein/Foster and Anna Martin). Arlene was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Harry was born in Cincinnati, to German Jewish parents, Samuel Feinstein and Fanny/Fannie Lemoneck. Anna was born in Cincinnati, also of German Jewish descent, the daughter of Abraham Morris “Abe” Martin and Bertha Shohl.

Corey’s maternal grandfather was Bernard Parker (the son of David/Dave Parkes and Sadie Levitt). Bernard was born in Brooklyn, New York, Jewish parents from the Russian Empire. David was born in Kiev, the son of Beryl/Bernard/Baruch Parkes and Ida Chechek/Chisick/Cichacki. Sadie was born in Minsk, the daughter of Meyer/Moshe Levitt and Jennie/Chiene/Rebecca Horowitz.

Corey’s maternal grandmother was Shirley Orentlich (the daughter of Louis Orentlich and Rose Shapiro). Shirley was born in New York. Louis was born in New York, the son of David Orenlick/Orentlich, who was a Russian Jewish immigrant; and of Pauline/Paulie, who was an Austrian Jew. Rose was also a Russian Jewish immigrant.

Sources: Corey’s father on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Corey’s paternal grandfather, Carl Haas, on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Carl Haas on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org

Marriage record of Corey’s paternal great-grandparents, Julius David Haas and Belle Isaac/Isaacs – https://www.familysearch.org

Genealogies of Corey’s paternal great-grandparents, Harry Feinstein/Foster and Anna (Martin) Foster – https://www.findagrave.com

Marriage record of Corey’s paternal great-grandparents, Harry Feinstein/Foster and Anna Martin – https://www.familysearch.org