Known for movies

Short Info

Date Of BirthNovember 18, 1947
SpouseDarleen Carr (m. 1992), Bonnie Parker (m. 1976–1992)
FactJameson Parker was shot twice by a neighbor on October 1, 1992 near his condominium in Studio City in a dispute over dog waste. He was released from the hospital a day later. The man who shot him was charged with attempted murder and sentenced to 9 years in state prison. Won the "Sandoz-Jeff's Companion Animal Shelter Award" in the Dog Writers Association Writing Contest for his article "Eulogy" (Ducks Unlimited).


Jameson Parker is an American actor best known for his role as A.J. Simon on the television series Simon & Simon.

Parker was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of James Parker Jr., a doctor, and his wife, Shirley (née Shrieves). He has two sisters, Pamela and Nancy. Parker was educated at the Gilman School and the University of Virginia, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.

Parker began his acting career in the early 1970s with guest appearances on such television shows as The Waltons and Gunsmoke. His first major role came in 1976 when he was cast as A.J. Simon on Simon & Simon. The show ran for eight seasons and Parker remained with the series until its cancellation in 1988.

In addition to his work on Simon & Simon, Parker has also appeared in a number of made-for-television movies and guest-starred on such television shows as The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, and Hotel.

Parker has been married three times. His first marriage was to actress Darlene Conley; the couple divorced in 1977. Parker’s second marriage was to actress Catherine Hickland; the couple divorced in 1992. Parker’s third marriage is to actress Kristyn Green; the couple has been married since 1995.

Parker has two children from his first marriage, a son, Jamie, and a daughter, Tracy. He also has a stepson, Dylan Green, from his third marriage.

Parker currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

General Info

Full NameJameson Parker
Date Of BirthNovember 18, 1947
Height1.79 m
ProfessionActor
EducationBeloit College
NationalityAmerican

Family

SpouseDarleen Carr (m. 1992), Bonnie Parker (m. 1976–1992)
ChildrenChristian Buchanan Parker, Jamie Jr. Parker, Katherine Parker, Amye Parker

Accomplishments

Music GroupsStarkill
MoviesDead Before Dawn, Prince of Darkness, Who Is Julia?, White Dog, Callie & Son, A Small Circle of Friends, The Promise of Love, The Bell Jar, Women at West Point, Anatomy of a Seduction, Curse The Crystal Eye, Something Borrowed, Something Blue
TV ShowsSimon & Simon, Somerset

Social profile links

Facts

#Fact
1He has played the same character (Andrew Jackson 'A.J.' Simon) on three different series: Magnum, P.I. (1980), Simon & Simon (1981).
2Son-in-law of Brian Farnon and Rita Oehmen (deceased).
3Daughter Amye with first wife.
4Has two sons, Jamie III and Christian Buchanon, and a daughter, Katherine, with ex-wife Bonnie Parker.
5Brother-in-law of Charmian Carr and Shannon Farnon.
6Jameson Parker was shot twice by a neighbor on October 1, 1992 near his condominium in Studio City in a dispute over dog waste. He was released from the hospital a day later. The man who shot him was charged with attempted murder and sentenced to 9 years in state prison. Won the "Sandoz-Jeff's Companion Animal Shelter Award" in the Dog Writers Association Writing Contest for his article "Eulogy" (Ducks Unlimited).
7Has two sons (Jamie Jr. and Christian Buchanan) and a daughter (Katherine)

Pictures

Movies

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
JAG2003-2004TV SeriesCIA Deputy Director Harrison Kershaw
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue1998VideoTroy (voice)
Promised Land1997TV SeriesDr. Smith
Something Borrowed, Something Blue1997TV MovieRichard Ives
Walker, Texas Ranger1996TV SeriesSergeant Bob Horne
Dead Man's Island1996TV MovieLyle Stedman
Have You Seen My Son1996TV MovieMike Pritcher
ABC Afterschool Specials1995TV SeriesJohn Atkins
Simon & Simon: In Trouble Again1995TV MovieAJ Simon
Burke's Law1994TV SeriesBen Hutchins
The Legend of Prince Valiant1992-1993TV SeriesSir Kay
Dead Before Dawn1993TV MovieRobert Edelman
Pros and Cons1991TV SeriesJace Novak
Murder, She Wrote1991TV SeriesDane Kenderson / Gordon Forbes
Curse of the Crystal Eye1991Luke Ward
She Says She's Innocent1991TV MovieEric Reilly
Major Dad1991TV SeriesEvan Charters
Waiting for the Wind1990ShortDavid
Spy1989TV MovieFrank Harvey
Simon & Simon1981-1989TV SeriesA.J. Simon / Jack Simon
Prince of Darkness1987Brian Marsh
Who Is Julia?1986TV MovieDon North
Jackals1986Dave Buchanon
Whiz Kids1983TV SeriesA.J. Simon
A Caribbean Mystery1983TV MovieTim Kendall
Magnum, P.I.1982TV SeriesA.J. Simon
White Dog1982Roland Grale
Bret Maverick1982TV SeriesWhitney Delaworth III
Callie & Son1981TV MovieRandy Bordeaux
The Promise of Love1980TV MovieSam Daniels
A Small Circle of Friends1980Nick Baxter
Hart to Hart1980TV SeriesWhitney Rogers
Family1980TV SeriesJack
The Gathering, Part II1979TV MovieBud
Anatomy of a Seduction1979TV MovieEd Taggert
The Bell Jar1979Buddy Willard
Women at West Point1979TV MovieJ.J. Palfrey
The Immigrants1978TV Movie
One Life to Live1978TV SeriesBradley 'Brad' Vernon
Harold Robbins' 79 Park Avenue1977TV Mini-Series
Somerset1976TV SeriesDale Robinson
Once an Eagle1976TV Mini-Series
Crossfire1975TV Movie

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Simon & Simon: In Trouble Again1995TV Movie executive producer
Jackals1986producer

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Greatest Event in Television History2012TV Series special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Endangered Species: California Fish and Game Wardens2009DocumentaryNarrator (voice)
The Morning Program1987TV SeriesHimself
The 13th Annual People's Choice Awards1987TV SpecialHimself - Co-Presenter: Favourite New Television Comedy Program
An American Portrait1986TV Series documentaryHimself - Host
Night of 100 Stars II1985TV MovieHimself
The 10th Annual People's Choice Awards1984TV SpecialHimself - Presenter
The 35th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1983TV SpecialHimself - Presenter: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
The 9th Annual People's Choice Awards1983TV SpecialHimself - Co-Presenter: Favourite Dramatic Television Program
Battle of the Network Stars XIII1982TV SpecialHimself - CBS Team

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Greatest Event in Television History2012TV SeriesA.J. Simon

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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