Steve Parks is a Chicago Character Actor known for both film and commercial work.He was born in Huntington, West Virginia but grew up in Moundsville, WV, where his parents were public school teachers. His father Dale, was a High School and Jr High Band Director while his mom, Belma Jean, was an elementary school teacher.He graduated from Ivy School of Professional Art school in Pittsburgh, PA with an associates degree before moving to Houston, TX to work for Occidental Petroleum. While living in Texas he strengthened his skills and passion for acting starting in local theater and working as background extra for several Hollywood films that came to town.After the 80's Oil Boom crashed, he moved to Chicago, IL to study acting and pursue his career in film, theater & commercial work.