Background
Parker was born in Natick, Massachusetts.
Parker was born in Natick, Massachusetts.
He died from complications of AIDS at the age of 40. After arriving in California, Parker was employed by Hugh Hefner at the Playboy Mansion West as a butler. It was Colt who gave him the name "Al Parker." Parker began his filmmaking career when he was signed by Brentwood Studios.
He made 12–15 minute loop films shot on 8 mm film reels. Parker was a producer, director, and actor. started making larger budget "theme" features and not just the "film loops". Many of the films were shot out of Parker's home in Hermosa Beach, California. was one of the first studios to mandate safe sex practices when AIDS appeared.
Parker died in San Francisco. His remains were cremated and a memorial service was held at his private residence. His ashes were scattered in the ocean near the nude section of San Gregorio State Beach, San Mateo County, California.
Parker is the subject of Roger Edmonson's biography Clone: The Life and of Al Parker Gay Superstar. Parker's life is depicted in playwright Drew Sachs' play, aka Al Parker.