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Elvis: The Controversy Behind Colonel Tom Parker Explained
Colonel Tom Parker, as played by Tom Hanks in Elvis, was the controversial manager of singer Elvis Presley (played by Austin Butler) with a mysterious past who had a key role in both The King's success and downfall. Parker was associated with Elvis throughout the musician's entire career, including music, movies, and TV specials. Known for his keen promotion and merchandising savvy, Parker would help to make Elvis a household name, putting the singer on everything from lunch boxes to board games to trading cards and beyond. On top of that, Parker found venue upon venue for Elvis to perform in, be it recording studios, Hollywood films, TV specials, and even satellite broadcasts, immersing the artist into the cultural zeitgeist, while keeping him landlocked in North America.