Ray Parker Jr. Net Worth

Ray Erskine Parker Jr. net worth is
$2.5 Million

Ray Erskine Parker Jr. Wiki Biography

Ray Erskine Parker Jr. was born on the 1st May 1954, in Detroit, Michigan USA, and is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, actor and producer, probably best known for his hit theme song written for the movie “Ghostbusters” (1984), for which he was nominated for an Oscar. Parker also played with his band Raydio (1977-1981) and was associated with Barry White. Being a prominent musician helped him to increase his net worth. He has been active since 1972.

Have you ever wondered how rich Ray Parker Jr. is, as of mid-2016? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Ray Parker’s net worth is as high as $2.5 million. In addition to his successful career in music, he is also a producer and an actor,which efforts have generated more money into his bank account.

Ray Parker Jr. Net Worth $2.5 Million

Ray Parker Jr. is a son of Venolia Parker and Ray Parker Sr. and has a sister Barbara and brother Opelton. He went to Angel Elementary School, where started to play the clarinet at age six, encouraged by Afred T Kirby, his music teacher at the time. He later moved to Cass Tech High School, and graduated from the Northwestern High School, Detroit in 1971. Parker subsequently studied at the Lawrence Institute of Technology.

Parker wanted to leave his mark in music, and he started to play during the late ’60s and even co-wrote his first songs with the legendary Marvin Gaye when was 16. He had a job as a studio musician, and after some excellent performances, Ray moved into professional waters by playing guitar for Stevie Wonder’s funk song “Maybe Your Baby” in 1972. The link with Wonder was a good recommendation for Barry White to hir Parker as a sideman in his The Love Unlimited Orchestra in 1973. Ray also briefly appeared in the Sidney Poitier movie “Uptown Saturday Night” in 1974.

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Ray Parker has written songs for many performers which has endeared him to the music world; the most notable have been The Carpenters, Aretha Franklin, Deniece Williams, Rufus and Chaka Khan, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, The Spinners, Boz Scaggs, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Herbie Hancock, and Diana Ross, but among many more too numerous to mention

Together with Vincent Bohnam, Jerry Knight, and Arnell Carmichael, Parker formed the band called Raydio in 1977, and had a big first single “Jack and Jill”, which reached No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Their debut, self-titled album released in 1978 went gold, while the following album “Rock On” (1979) reached #4 spot on the R&B chart. The band released another two studio albums – “Two Places at the Same Time” (1980), and “A Woman Needs Love” (1981) which reached the #1 spot on the Billboard chart. With all four albums being certified gold, and millions of records sold, Parker’s wealth significantly increased.

The band broke up in 1981, and Parkers started his solo career and had six Top 40 singles including “The Other Woman” (Pop #4) in 1982 and “Ghostbusters” in 1984. He received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song, but lost out to Stevie Wonder’s “I Just Called To Say I Love You”, but Parker did win a Grammy award in 1984 for the “Ghostbusters” theme. His debut solo album “The Other Woman” (1982), was the only one gold certified, and which reached the top of the R&B charts. “Woman Out of Control” (1983), “Sex and the Single Man” (1985), “After Dark” (1987), “I Love You Like You Are” (1991), and “I’m Free” (2006) were the following albums; most recently Parker appeared on ABC’s “Greatest Hits” in July 2016.

Regarding his personal life, Ray Parker Jr. married Elaine in 1994, and they have four sons. Parker was rewarded with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2014 for his contribution to music.



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Full Name	Ray Parker Jr.
Net Worth	$2.5 Million
Date Of Birth	May 1, 1954
Place Of Birth	Detroit, Michigan, USA
Profession	Guitarist, Musician, Singer-songwriter, Actor
Education	Cass Tech High School, Northwestern High School, Detroit, Lawrence Institute of Technology
Nationality	American
Spouse	Elaine Parker (m. 1994-)
Children	Redman Parker, Jericho Parker, Gibson Parker Son
Parents	Ray Parker, Sr., Venolia Parker
Siblings	Opelton Parker
Twitter	https://twitter.com/orayo
Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/rayparkerjr1/
IMDB	http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0662018/
Record Labels	Arista Records,
Albums	“Rock On“ (1979), “Two Places at the Same Time” (1980), ”The Other Woman” (1982), “A Woman Needs Love” (1981), ”Greatest Hits” (1993), ”I’m Free” (2006)
Music Groups	Raydio (1977-1981),
Movies	Gimme a Break, Fly by Night (1993), Unsung (2015)
TV Shows	21 Jump Street, Kids Incorporated, Uptown Saturday Night (1974), Pryor’s Place, A to Z (2014)

#	Fact
1	He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on March 6, 2014.
2	Brother of Opelton Parker.
3	Father of Gibson Parker, Jericho Parker and Redman Parker.
4	Was sued by Huey Lewis, who claimed that the “Ghostbusters” theme was similar to Huey Lewis and the News’ “I Want a New Drug.” It was later settled out of court. In 2006, Parker filed suit against Lewis, for reiterating his claim of plagiarism against Parker in a VH1 special. According to Parker, public statements on the matter were forbidden by the agreement.
5	Made two music videos for his 1982 Top 5 hit “The Other Woman”, both of which MTV refused to play because they did not fit the MTV “rock” format.
6	In 1977, Parker created the Raydio, an acid jazz and R&B group. The band is: Vincent Bohnam, Jerry Knight, Ray Parker Jr. and Arnell Carmichael.
7	Was a sideman in Barry White’s “Love Unlimited Orchestra” in the mid-1970s.

Soundtrack

Title	Year	Status	Character
Tähdet, tähdet	2016	TV Series writer – 1 episode
The X Factor		TV Series writer – 3 episodes, 2009 – 2016 performer – 2 episodes, 2016
Lorraine	2016	TV Series performer – 1 episode
Superstar Duets	2016	TV Series writer – 1 episode
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon		TV Series writer – 2 episodes, 2015 – 2016 performer – 1 episode, 2016
Pencilmation	2016	TV Series short music – 1 episode
Ghostbusters	2016	performer: “Ghostbusters” – as Ray Parker, Jr. / writer: “Ghostbusters”, “Ghostbusters I’m Not Afraid”, “Get Ghost”, “Saw It Coming” – as Ray Parker, Jr.
Britain’s Got More Talent		TV Series performer – 2 episodes, 2015 – 2016 writer – 2 episodes, 2015 – 2016
Britain’s Got Talent		TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2016 writer – 1 episode, 2016
Mike & Mike		TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2015 writer – 1 episode, 2015
Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris		TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2015 writer – 1 episode, 2015
Lego Dimensions	2015	Video Game performer: “Ghostbusters” / writer: “Ghostbusters”
Scandal	2015	TV Series writer – 1 episode
One Hit Wonderland		TV Series documentary performer – 1 episode, 2015 writer – 1 episode, 2015
The Last Man on Earth	2015	TV Series writer – 1 episode
Ex Machina	2015	lyrics: “Ghostbusters” / music: “Ghostbusters”
The Big Bang Theory		TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2014 writer – 1 episode, 2014
About Last Night	2014	performer: “Ghostbusters Instrumental Version” / writer: “Ghostbusters Instrumental Version”
Ride Along	2014	writer: “I Love Dem Strippers”
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues	2013	writer: “Ghostbusters” – as Ray Parker
EastEnders		TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2013 writer – 1 episode, 2013
All Access: Mayweather vs. Guerrero	2013	TV Mini-Series performer: “Ghostbusters” – uncredited / writer: “Ghostbusters” – uncredited
Amachan	2013	TV Series short writer – 2 episodes
Phelous & the Movies		TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2012 writer – 1 episode, 2012
Animal Practice		TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2012 writer – 1 episode, 2012
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia		TV Series writer – 2 episodes, 2008 – 2012 performer – 1 episode, 2012
Dancing with the Stars	2011	TV Series writer – 1 episode
Hawaii Five-0		TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2011 writer – 1 episode, 2011
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno	2011	TV Series writer – 2 episodes
Castle		TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2011 writer – 1 episode, 2011
Some Jerk with a Camera		TV Series documentary performer – 1 episode, 2011 writer – 1 episode, 2011
Nostalgia Critic		TV Series performer – 2 episodes, 2009 – 2011 writer – 2 episodes, 2009 – 2011
Camping paradis	2011	TV Series writer – 1 episode
Ghostbusters Return	2010	Short “Ghostbusters” Instrumental
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon	2010	TV Series writer – 2 episodes
Scream Awards 2010	2010	TV Special performer: “Ghostbusters” / writer: “Ghostbusters”
Love Ranch	2010	writer: “You Got the Love” – as Ray Erskine Parker Jr.
Memòries de la tele		TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2010 writer – 1 episode, 2010
The Simpsons		TV Series writer – 2 episodes, 2002 – 2010 performer – 1 episode, 2002
Gonger 2 – Das Böse kehrt zurück	2010	TV Movie “Ghostbusters Ghostbusters Theme Song” / producer: “Ghostbusters Ghostbusters Theme Song” / writer: “Ghostbusters Ghostbusters Theme Song”
Zombieland	2009	performer: “Ghostbusters” / writer: “Ghostbusters”
Ghostbusters	2009	Video Game performer: “Ghostbusters” / writer: “Ghostbusters”
All Star Family Fortunes		TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2009 writer – 1 episode, 2009
Ain’t Afraid of No Ghosts: Creating ‘The Real Ghostbusters’	2008	Video documentary short writer: “Ghostbusters”
Animating ‘The Real Ghostbusters’	2008	Video documentary short writer: “Ghostbusters”
He Slimed Me! The Green World of Slimer and ‘The Real Ghostbusters’	2008	Video documentary short writer: “Ghostbusters”
Something Strange in Your Neighborhood: The Creatures of ‘The Real Ghostbusters’	2008	Video documentary short writer: “Ghostbusters”
Who You Gonna Call? The Heroes of ‘The Real Ghostbusters’	2008	Video documentary short writer: “Ghostbusters”
Saturday Night Live	2008	TV Series writer – 1 episode
Be Kind Rewind	2008	performer: “Ghostbusters” / writer: “Ghostbusters”
Eddsworld	2007	TV Series performer – 1 episode
The Angry Video Game Nerd		TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2007 writer – 1 episode, 2007
Doctor Who	2006	TV Series writer – 1 episode
Just Like Heaven	2005	writer: “Ghostbusters”
Undercover		TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2005 writer – 1 episode, 2005
Freddy vs Ghostbusters	2004	Short performer: “Ghostbusters” – uncredited / writer: “Ghostbusters” uncredited, “Ghostbusters”
Ed		TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2002 producer – 1 episode, 2002 writer – 1 episode, 2002
Night Fever	2000	TV Series writer – 1 episode
Pop Up Video		TV Series performer – 1 episode, 1998 writer – 1 episode, 1998
Extreme Ghostbusters	1997	TV Series “Just Call The XGB” Main Title
The Real Ghostbusters	1986-1991	TV Series writer – 72 episodes
New Ghostbusters II	1990	Video Game writer: “Ghostbusters” – uncredited
Cheers		TV Series performer – 1 episode, 1990 writer – 1 episode, 1990
Ghostbusters II	1989	performer: “Ghostbusters” / producer: “Ghostbusters” / writer: “Ghostbusters”
DTV Monster Hits	1987	TV Movie performer: “Ghostbusters”
Quicksilver	1986	performer: “One Summer Day Dueling Bikes” / producer: “One Summer Day Dueling Bikes”
Bring on the Summer	1986	TV Special writer: “Mr Telephone Man” – uncredited
The 57th Annual Academy Awards	1985	TV Special documentary performer: “Ghostbusters” / writer: “Ghostbusters”
Fame	1985	TV Series writer – 1 episode
Solid Gold		TV Series performer – 1 episode, 1985 writer – 1 episode, 1985
Knight Rider	1984	TV Series writer – 1 episode
Ghostbusters	1984	performer: “GHOSTBUSTERS” / writer: “GHOSTBUSTERS”
Ray Parker Jr.: Ghostbusters	1984	Video short performer: “GHOSTBUSTERS” / writer: “GHOSTBUSTERS”
Fort Apache the Bronx	1981	performer: “It’s Time to Party Now” / writer: “It’s Time to Party Now”
Moment by Moment	1978	producer: “Hollywood Boulevard” / writer: “Hollywood Boulevard”
Top of the Pops		TV Series writer – 6 episodes, 1976 – 1978 performer – 3 episodes, 1978

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Actor

Title	Year	Status	Character
A to Z	2014	TV Series	Ray Parker Jr.
The Kid Who Loved Christmas	1990	TV Movie
Disorderlies	1987		Pizza Deliveryman
Enemy Territory	1987		Will
Charlie Barnett’s Terms of Enrollment	1986	Video	L.A. Vice Cop #2
Berrenger’s	1985	TV Series	Zack Shepard
Uptown Saturday Night	1974		Ray (uncredited)

Composer

Title	Year	Status	Character
Psi-Kix	2008	TV Series music by, 2008
You Can’t Change That	1982	Video short

Music Department

Title	Year	Status	Character
Extreme Ghostbusters	1997	TV Series composer – 2 episodes

Producer

Title	Year	Status	Character
Basketball Wife	2013	TV Series executive producer

Miscellaneous

Title	Year	Status	Character
Fly by Night	1992	production assistant

Self

Title	Year	Status	Character
The Real	2016	TV Series	Himself
Today	2016	TV Series	Himself – Musical Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon	2016	TV Series	Himself – Guest Musician
Inside Edition	2016	TV Series documentary	Himself
Greatest Hits	2016	TV Series	Himself
Hired Gun	2016	Documentary	Himself
Cleanin’ Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters	2016	Video documentary	Himself
Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris	2015	TV Series	Himself – Guest, Singalong Live
The Story of Funk: One Nation Under a Groove	2014	TV Movie documentary
Nathan East: For the Record	2014	Documentary	Himself
Actors Entertainment	2014	TV Series	Himself
Celebrity Wife Swap	2013	TV Series	Himself
Basketball Wife	2013	TV Series	Himself
Unsung	2011-2012	TV Series documentary	Himself
Recorded Live	2011	TV Series	Himself
Brian Culbertson: Live from the Inside	2009	Video	Himself
The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards	2009	TV Special	Himself – Performer
Loose Women	2009	TV Series	Himself
Die Hit-Giganten	2008	TV Series documentary	Himself
Let the Music Play: The Barry White Story	2007	TV Movie documentary	Himself
Greatest Ever Comedy Movies	2006	TV Movie	Himself
The 100 Greatest Family Films	2005	TV Movie documentary	Himself
Best Ever Family Films	2005	TV Movie documentary	Himself
I Love the ’80s	2002	TV Series documentary	Himself
VH-1 Where Are They Now?	2002	TV Series documentary	Himself
American Bandstand’s 50th Anniversary Celebration	2002	TV Movie	Himself – Performer
MTV Video Music Awards 1990	1990	TV Special	Himself
21 Jump Street	1990	TV Series	Himself
Ebony/Jet Showcase	1986-1988	TV Series	Himself
Family Reunion: A Gospel Music Celebration	1988	TV Movie documentary	Himself
Soul Train	1980-1988	TV Series documentary	Himself / Himself – Guest / Themselves
Showtime at the Apollo	1987	TV Series	Himself – Guest Host
Top of the Pops	1978-1987	TV Series	Himself
New American Bandstand 1965	1978-1987	TV Series	Himself
The 14th Annual American Music Awards	1987	TV Special	Himself
Joan Rivers: Can We Talk?	1986	TV Series
The 13th Annual American Music Awards	1986	TV Special	Himself
Solid Gold	1985	TV Series	Himself – Host / Himself – Co-Host
The 57th Annual Academy Awards	1985	TV Special documentary	Himself – Performer & Nominated: Best Original Song
Pryor’s Place	1984	TV Series	Himself
Gimme a Break!	1984	TV Series	Himself
Na sowas!	1984	TV Series	Himself
Champs-Elysées	1984	TV Series	Himself
Ray Parker Jr.: Ghostbusters	1984	Video short	Himself
Soul City USA	1984	TV Movie	Himself
The 10th Annual American Music Awards	1983	TV Special	Himself
The American Music Awards	1982	TV Special	Himself
You Can’t Change That	1982	Video short	Himself
The Midnight Special	1978-1979	TV Series	Himself / Himself – Host

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Archive Footage

Title	Year	Status	Character
Memòries de la tele	2010	TV Series	Himself
Top of the Pops 2	2007	TV Series	Himself
Hittimittari	1984-1985	TV Series	Himself
Top of the Pops	1978	TV Series	Himself

Won Awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Nomination	Movie
2014	Star on the Walk of Fame	Walk of Fame	Recording	On March 6, 2014. At 7065 Hollywood Blvd.
1985	BAFTA Film Award	BAFTA Awards	Best Original Song	Ghostbusters (1984)

Nominated Awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Nomination	Movie
1985	Oscar	Academy Awards, USA	Best Music, Original Song	Ghostbusters (1984)
1985	Golden Globe	Golden Globes, USA	Best Original Song – Motion Picture	Ghostbusters (1984)
1985	Grammy	Grammy Awards	Best Album of Instrumental Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special	Ghostbusters (1984)

Known for movies

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Ex Machina (2015)
as Soundtrack

Zombieland (2009)
as Soundtrack

Ghostbusters (1984)
as Soundtrack

Ghostbusters II (1989)
as Soundtrack