Date of Birth: October 19, 1969
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Randolph Severn “Trey” Parker III, born October 19, 1969, in Conifer, Colorado, is an American animator, actor, producer, director, and songwriter. He is best known for co-creating the satirical animated television series “South Park” alongside his creative partner Matt Stone. Parker’s early interest in film and music led him to the University of Colorado, Boulder, where he met Stone. Together, they created a short film, “The Spirit of Christmas,” which eventually evolved into “South Park,” premiering on Comedy Central in 1997. The show quickly gained a massive following for its crude humor, social satire, and irreverent take on current events. Beyond “South Park,” Parker has achieved success in various other creative endeavors. He co-wrote and co-directed the 1999 feature film “South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut,” which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. Parker and Stone also created the Broadway musical “The Book of Mormon,” which premiered in 2011 and won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Parker’s distinctive voice, both literally and metaphorically, has made him a significant figure in modern American comedy and animation.
5 Interesting Facts about Trey Parker
1. Trey Parker voices several main characters on “South Park,” including Stan Marsh and Eric Cartman.
2. “The Book of Mormon” musical, co-created by Parker, grossed over $500 million worldwide.
3. Parker and Stone signed a $900 million deal with ViacomCBS in 2021 to continue producing “South Park” and develop new projects.
4. Parker’s first feature film, “Cannibal! The Musical,” was based on a real-life story of an 1874 American prospector.
5. Trey Parker has a keen interest in Japanese culture and anime, which has influenced some of his creative work.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Trey Parker
1. “You know, everyone says, ‘We are all God’s children.’ But that makes no sense. God didn’t make us, so how can we be his children?”
2. “The truth is that we don’t need a lot of the things that we think we need.”
3. “All the problems in the world today would be solved if everyone just listened to more heavy metal.”
4. “It’s always funny until someone gets hurt. Then it’s just hilarious.”
5. “I think the world is pretty much a joke, but I’m still ready for it to get funnier.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Trey Parker’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $600 million.
Children
Trey Parker has one daughter, Betty Boogie Parker, born in 2013 from his marriage to Boogie Tillmon.
Relevant Links
1. [Trey Parker – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005295/
2. [Trey Parker – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trey_Parker
3. [South Park Official Site](https://southpark.cc.com/
4. [The Book of Mormon Official Site](https://bookofmormonbroadway.com/
5. [Comedy Central – South Park](https://www.cc.com/shows/south-park
