Colonel Tom Parker was a musical entrepreneur who is best known as Elvis Presley’s manager. He had an estimated net worth of US$1 million at the time of his death on January 21, 1997. His main source of income came from his career in the entertainment industry as a musical promoter. For over 6 decades, he worked in the industry as the manager of some of the biggest names including Gene Austin, Eddy Arnold, Hank Show, Tommy Sands and Elvis Presley.

Who is Colonel Tom Parker?
Born Andreas Cornelis van KuijkMaria to Elisabeth Ponsie and Adam van Kuijk in Breda, Netherlands on June 26, 1909. Upon illegally migrating into the United States at age 18, he took up the name Thomas Andrew Parker and its alias Colonel Parker.
Thomas was the seventh of his parents eleven children. When he was a young boy, he took up jobs as a baker at carnivals in Netherlands and this helped him get the requisite skills that’ll later help him succeed in the entertainment industry.
Thomas Parker moved to port city of Rotherdam when he was 15 years, where he got a job working on boats. Two years later, he felt it was time for him to move to the United States for greener pastures. On his 18th birthday, he made it to his dream land to “make his fortune” by jumping from a his employer’s vessel. On his arrival, he traveled to a Chautauqua educational show.
Years later after he may have survived a tricky murder case of which he was viewed as a suspect or simply person of interest in the Netherlands where he once did deliveries where his parents lived, he made it back to Breda and started working at carnivals with his prior knowledge.
Months after returning to his homeland in 1929, he enlisted to the United States Army, taking up the name of the officer who interviewed him, “Tom Parker” as a disguise so to avoid being noticed as an alien. He completed basic training at Fort McPherson in Georgia.
How many houses and cars does Colonel Tom Parker have?
Colonel Tom Parker owned a home in Madison and a few cars he goes around town in.
How much does Colonel Tom Parker make per year?
It was unknown how much he made annually. Parker made a whole lot during his career but that wasn’t reflected in his net worth at the time of his death as he lived lavishly and extravagantly.

What investments does Colonel Tom Parker have?
Several reports by online sources made claims that he made some investments that earned him a whole of money throughout his career. The exact investments is still unknown. We’ll find out and update our readers soon, please come back later for the updates.
How many Endorsement deals does Colonel Tom Parker have?
Unknown if he had any such endorsement deals during his active years as an artist manager.
How many Philanthropy works has Colonel Tom Parker supported?
For years, Parker supported many foundations and charitable organizations. He did donate to some causes and charities while hosting benefit performances with Elvis Presley as a means to raise money for people who needed it.
The most notable one was the benefit concert held in Hawaii for the Kui Lee cancer fund in 1873. A total amount of US$75,000 was realized and donated to the non-profit organization.
How many businesses does Colonel Tom Parker own?
At the moment, there is no available document pinpointing at any businesses the late big Dutchman had.
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