Tommy Parker
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Tommy Parker "Tom" Theunisz (born May 29, 1984) is a Dutch Singer and Actor who played Billy
in the feature film Amsterdam Heavy in 2011 and reached the mentor rounds of the first season of the German X Factor
in 2010.
, Limburg
better than known as Tom Theunisz. Parker studied for one year drama at the school for drama in 2003 en studied for four years television journalism in Tilburg. As a singer he sang in different rock bands when he was a teenager.
. One year later he interviewed Cameron Diaz
, John Legend
and Rowan Atkinson
for Dutch network NOS
.
On YouTube the interviews have had more than 1 million views. Diaz talked about the coverage of Paris Hilton
on CNN
and how important or better said not important that really was. John Legend talked about his collaboration with Michael Jackson
.
and actor Mike Weerts to act in the music video.The single became a top 30 hit in Holland. Parker also directed the second music video from Joyze: Way Too Long. He directed two documentaries in the same year: SAT2D: The Road To Pinkpop (Broadcasted by L1) and Thousand Hills Journalist (for lokaalmondiaal)
Germany. After two pre selections Tommy was picked to sing for judges: Sarah Connor
, Till Broner' and George Gluck in a TV show with audience. Broner praised Parker for his sound and said that the Dutch have more good import products than cheese alone, apparently some good singers too. Connor liked the performance and his unique style. Tommy reached the mentor rounds with Till Broner as his mentor, who loved Parker´s performances but didn't think Tommy was ready yet and had to make a choice with who he would battle against the other mentors. Referring to the game element of X Factor.
After the show Tommy started working with producer Roeland Ruijsch van Dugteren on a pop dance record. In November Parker auditioned for the part of Billy in the American movie Amsterdam Heavy. Parker got the part and landed his first role in a feature film starring Michael Madsen
and Alison Carroll. The film premiers at Cannes film festival 2011.
Billy
- People :* A given name and a common nickname for William* Jacques de Billy, French mathematician* Jacques de Billy , French patristic scholar, theologian, jurist, linguist, and Benedictine abbot...
in the feature film Amsterdam Heavy in 2011 and reached the mentor rounds of the first season of the German X Factor
X Factor (Germany)
X Factor is the German version of The X Factor, a show originating from the United Kingdom. It is a television music talent show contested by aspiring pop singers drawn from public auditions....
in 2010.
Early life
Parker was born in the south of the Netherlands MaastrichtMaastricht
Maastricht is situated on both sides of the Meuse river in the south-eastern part of the Netherlands, on the Belgian border and near the German border...
, Limburg
Limburg
Limburg may refer to:A province divided between Belgium and the Netherlands as consequence of the Treaty of London* Province of Limburg , a former province of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands...
better than known as Tom Theunisz. Parker studied for one year drama at the school for drama in 2003 en studied for four years television journalism in Tilburg. As a singer he sang in different rock bands when he was a teenager.
BNN Coolcast and NOS Headlines
In 2006 Tommy was one of the 18 talents who was picked to make reports for Dutch national network BNNBNN
BNN is a three letter abbreviation which can refer to*Banana News Network, A Pakistani comedy TV Show.*Bart's Neverending Network , a radio and television broadcasting organization in the Netherlands...
. One year later he interviewed Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Michelle Diaz is an American actress and former model. She became famous during the 1990s with roles in the movies The Mask, My Best Friend's Wedding, and There's Something About Mary. Other high-profile credits include the two Charlie's Angels films, voicing the character Princess Fiona...
, John Legend
John Legend
John Roger Stephens , better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer, musician, and actor. He is the recipient of nine Grammy Awards, and in 2007, he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Prior to the release of his debut album, Stephens' career...
and Rowan Atkinson
Rowan Atkinson
Rowan Sebastian Atkinson is a British actor, comedian, and screenwriter. He is most famous for his work on the satirical sketch comedy show Not The Nine O'Clock News, and the sitcoms Blackadder, Mr. Bean and The Thin Blue Line...
for Dutch network NOS
NOS
-Business:* National Occupational Standards, people are expected to achieve* New old stock, merchandise being offered for sale which was manufactured long ago but that has never been used-Geography:* NOS, IATA code for Fascene Airport, in Nosy Be, Madagascar...
.
On YouTube the interviews have had more than 1 million views. Diaz talked about the coverage of Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton
Paris Whitney Hilton is an American businesswoman, heiress, and socialite. She is a great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton . Hilton is known for her controversial participation in a sex tape in 2003, and appearance on the television series The Simple Life alongside fellow socialite and childhood...
on CNN
CNN
Cable News Network is a U.S. cable news channel founded in 1980 by Ted Turner. Upon its launch, CNN was the first channel to provide 24-hour television news coverage, and the first all-news television channel in the United States...
and how important or better said not important that really was. John Legend talked about his collaboration with Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
.
Directing
Parker worked on four projects in 2008. He directed and worked on two music videos for Dutch artist Joyze. He casted award winning actress Melody KlaverMelody Klaver
Melody Zoë Klaver is a Dutch actress.Melody played the part of Heleen in Diep, a movie from Simone van Dusseldorp, for which she got a Golden Calf nomination, one of the most important film awards in the Netherlands...
and actor Mike Weerts to act in the music video.The single became a top 30 hit in Holland. Parker also directed the second music video from Joyze: Way Too Long. He directed two documentaries in the same year: SAT2D: The Road To Pinkpop (Broadcasted by L1) and Thousand Hills Journalist (for lokaalmondiaal)
X Factor and Amsterdam Heavy
In 2010 Tommy auditioned for the first season of X FactorX Factor (Germany)
X Factor is the German version of The X Factor, a show originating from the United Kingdom. It is a television music talent show contested by aspiring pop singers drawn from public auditions....
Germany. After two pre selections Tommy was picked to sing for judges: Sarah Connor
Sarah Connor
Sarah Connor may refer to:*Sarah Connor , German pop/R&B/soul singer-songwriter and dancer**Sarah Connor , 2004 album by the singer above*Sarah Connor , fictional character in the Terminator franchise...
, Till Broner' and George Gluck in a TV show with audience. Broner praised Parker for his sound and said that the Dutch have more good import products than cheese alone, apparently some good singers too. Connor liked the performance and his unique style. Tommy reached the mentor rounds with Till Broner as his mentor, who loved Parker´s performances but didn't think Tommy was ready yet and had to make a choice with who he would battle against the other mentors. Referring to the game element of X Factor.
After the show Tommy started working with producer Roeland Ruijsch van Dugteren on a pop dance record. In November Parker auditioned for the part of Billy in the American movie Amsterdam Heavy. Parker got the part and landed his first role in a feature film starring Michael Madsen
Michael Madsen
Michael Søren Madsen is an American actor, poet, and photographer. He has appeared in more than 150 films, most of them small independent films, though he has starred in central roles in such films as Reservoir Dogs, Free Willy, Donnie Brasco, and Kill Bill, in addition to a supporting role in Sin...
and Alison Carroll. The film premiers at Cannes film festival 2011.
Director
- Impossible (Joyze Music Video) (2008)
- Way Too Long (Joyze Music Video) (2008)
- Thousand Hills Journalist (Documentary) (2008)
- SAT2D: The Road To Pinkpop(Documentary) (2009)
Television
- Golf & More (RTL7) (2010) .... Tommy Parker
- X Factor (Vox, RTL Germany) (2010) .... Tommy Parker
- NOS Headlines (NOS) (2007) .... Tommy Parker