The Groove Under the Groove
2026 · 8.5/10
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Ray Parker Jr.
Actor · born 1 May 1954 · Detroit, Michigan, USA
Ray Erskine Parker Jr. (born May 1, 1954) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. As a solo performer, he wrote and performed the theme song to the 1984 film Ghostbusters. Previously, Parker achieved a US top-10 hit in 1982 with "The Other Woman". He also performed with his band, Raydio, and with Barry White.
Ray Erskine Parker Jr. was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Venolia Parker and Ray Parker Sr. He has two siblings: his brother Opelton and his sister Barbara. Parker attended Angel Elementary School where his music teacher, Afred T Kirby, inspired him to be a musician at age six playing the clarinet. Parker attended Cass Technical High School in the 10th grade.
Where to start: The Groove Under the Groove (2026).
As actor 10
Who You Gonna Call?
2020 · 7.0/10
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Cleanin' Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters
2020 · 6.8/10
New
Hired Gun
2017 · 7.1/10
Worth the Hype
Ghostheads
2016 · 6.0/10
New
The Kid Who Loved Christmas
1990 · 6.6/10
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Disorderlies
1987 · 4.9/10
Snoozefest
Enemy Territory
1987 · 5.6/10
Snoozefest
Vincent Price's Halloween Thriller
1984 · 10.0/10
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Uptown Saturday Night
1974 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickTV shows 2
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Ray Parker Jr. movie?
By viewer score, The Groove Under the Groove (2026) at 8.5/10.
What are Ray Parker Jr.’s most popular movies?
Disorderlies, Hired Gun, Uptown Saturday Night.
How many movies has Ray Parker Jr. made?
10 films on TMDB, 10 as actor.