
Van Dyke Parks
Biography
Van Dyke Parks is an American musician, songwriter, arranger, and record producer who has composed various film and television soundtracks.
Movie Appearances
1974: On the Road With The Beach Boys
as Self
2009

The Two Jakes
as Francis Hannah
1990

Peter Case: A Million Miles Away
2022

The Swan
as George
1956

The Beach Boys: An American Band
as Self (archive footage)
1985

Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)
as Self
2010

Brian Wilson: Songwriter 1962-1969
as Self (archive footage)
2010

Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of Smile
as Self
2004

Feats First: The Life and Music of Lowell George
as Self / Producer Musician
2015

Vibes
as Dr. Weiner
1988

The Tale of the Frog Prince
as The Musician
1982

Ry Cooder: How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?
1970

Loose Shoes
as Indian #2
1978

Ry Cooder & The Moula Banda Rhythm Aces: Let's Have a Ball
as Himself
1988

Popeye
as Hoagy the Piano Player
1980

The Beach Boys: It's OK
as Self
1976

No Smoking
as Self
2019
The Beach Boys: Wouldn't It Be Nice
as Self
2005

The Beach Boys: It's OK
as Self
1976

The Beach Boys: Endless Harmony
as Self
2000



