Ever since Parry Shen’s breakout performance in MTV Films’ “Better Luck Tomorrow”, leading a group of over-achieving honor roll students into a downward spiral of crime, Parry has continued to showcase his wide range from Columbia Pictures’ comedy, “The New Guy” to newly-crowned horror classic, “Hatchet” with Robert Englund to 20th Century Fox’s romantic comedy, “First Daughter” with Katie Holmes. Television credits include: “NCIS: Los Angeles”, “Criminal Minds”, “MADtv”, “Without A Trace”, and recurring on ABC’s critically acclaimed, “Brothers & Sisters”.  

Parry be seen next in the highly anticipated sequel, “Hatchet 2” in October and Activision’s biggest game to date, “True Crime” with Tom Wilkinson, Kelly Hu, Michelle Yeoh, Chow Yun-Fat and Jackie Chan in September. 

He’s been profiled on “Entertainment Tonight” and “Extra” as well as in Rolling Stone, People Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal.

In the past 5 years, Parry has spoken at over 100 Universities in his spare time -- demystifying the Acting Business and sharing his experiences as an Asian American in the media to college students across the county.   

Parry is also co-editor of “Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology” (secretidentities.org), and is currently working on Volume 2.  He resides in Southern California with his wife Kim and daughters Avery & Kori. 

 

Actor - filmography

 

1. Hatchet 2 (2010) .... Justin

2. "NCIS: Los Angeles" .... Ty (1 episode, 2010)

   - Missing (2010) TV episode .... Ty

3. The Tivo (2009) .... James

4. Wet (2008) (VG).... Zhi

5. Fairy Tale Police (2008) .... Officer Pappas

6. Rule of Three (2008).... David
   

7. "Mad TV" .... Chin-Hwa Dak (1 episode, 2008)
       - Episode #13.13 (2008) TV episode .... Chin-Hwa Dak

8. "Criminal Minds" .... Bobby Kim (1 episode, 2007)
       - True Night (2007) TV episode .... Bobby Kim

9. The Gene Generation (2007) .... Jackie

10. "Brothers & Sisters" .... Dan Silk (2 episodes, 2007)
        - Three Parties (2007) TV episode .... Dan Silk
        - The Other Walker (2007) TV episode .... Dan Silk

11. Finishing the Game: The Search for a New Bruce Lee (2007) (scenes deleted) .... Robert Chang
    ... aka Finishing the Game (USA: short title)

12. "Veronica Mars" .... Hsiang 'Charleston' Chu (1 episode, 2006)
        - Charlie Don't Surf (2006) TV episode .... Hsiang 'Charleston' Chu

13. Hatchet (2006) .... Shawn

14. "Thief" .... Billy 'Shrimp Boy' Kwan (3 episodes, 2006)
        - Flight (2006) TV episode .... Billy 'Shrimp Boy' Kwan
        - No Direction Home (2006) TV episode .... Billy 'Shrimp Boy' Kwan
        - Everything That Rises Must Converge (2006) TV episode .... Billy 'Shrimp Boy' Kwan

15. Jane Doe: Yes, I Remember It Well (2006) (TV) .... UFAP

16. "Without a Trace" .... Steven Park (1 episode, 2005)
    ... aka W.A.T (USA: short title)
        - Honor Bound (2005) TV episode .... Steven Park

17. The Poseidon Adventure (2005) (TV) .... Enlisted Man
    ... aka The New Poseidon Adventure (Australia)

18. Attack of the Sabretooth (2005) (TV) .... Robbie
    ... aka Attack of the Sabertooth (USA)

19. "Tru Calling" .... Tyler Li (3 episodes, 2005)
        - 'Twas the Night Before Christmas... Again (2005) TV episode .... Tyler Li
        - In the Dark (2005) TV episode .... Tyler Li
        - Grace (2005) TV episode .... Tyler Li

20. Passages (2005) .... Frank

21. "Asia Street Comedy" (2004) TV series .... Various Characters (unknown episodes)

22. First Daughter (2004) .... Rally Leader

23. The Deviants (2004) .... Jerry

24. The Perfect Party (2004) .... Peter

25. The Hazing (2004) .... Tim Fields
    ... aka Dead Scared (USA: new title)

26. "Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service" .... Ben Richmond (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka NCIS (USA: short title)
    ... aka NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service (USA: new title)
        - Eye Spy (2004) TV episode .... Ben Richmond

27. The New Guy (2002) .... Glen

28. "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" .... Seth (1 episode, 2002)
    ... aka Sabrina (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Sabrina Goes to College (USA: promotional title)
        - Cloud Ten (2002) TV episode .... Seth

29. Better Luck Tomorrow (2002) .... Ben Manibag

30. An American Town (2001) (TV) .... Sophomore

31. "The Wild Thornberrys" .... Dog (1 episode, 2000)
        - Dragon Me Along (2000) TV episode (voice) .... Dog

32. Damaged Goods (2000) (TV) .... Josh

33. The Privateers (2000) (TV) .... Parrot

34. Game Day (2000) .... Ali
    
    

35. "Party of Five" .... Kyle (1 episode, 1999)
        - I'll Show You Mine (1999) TV episode .... Kyle

36. "Chicago Hope" .... Harry Lensky (1 episode, 1999)
        - Big Hand for the Little Lady (1999) TV episode .... Harry Lensky

37. "Cousin Skeeter" .... Billy Blowfeld (1 episode, 1999)
        - Sideshow Skeeter (1999) TV episode .... Billy Blowfeld

38. "The King of Queens" .... Stockboy (1 episode, 1998)
        - Supermarket Story (1998) TV episode .... Stockboy

39. "Malibu, CA" .... Kip (1 episode, 1998)
    ... aka Malibu (Australia)
        - Welcome to Malibu (1998) TV episode .... Kip

40. "Beverly Hills, 90210" .... Staffer (1 episode, 1998)
        - Budget Cuts (1998) TV episode .... Staffer

41. "Suddenly Susan" .... Robert (1 episode, 1998)
        - Birds Do It, Bees Do It, Even Some of These Do It (1998) TV episode .... Robert

42. Shrieker (1998) (as Parry Allen) .... David
    ... aka Shriek (UK: video title)

43. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" .... Student (1 episode, 1998)
    ... aka BtVS (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Buffy (USA: short title)
    ... aka Buffy, the Vampire Slayer: The Series (USA: long title)
        - Innocence (1998) TV episode .... Student

44. "Caroline in the City" .... Tim (1 episode, 1997)
    ... aka Caroline (USA: promotional abbreviation)
        - Caroline and the Cold Sesame Noodles (1997) TV episode .... Tim

45. Starship Troopers (1997) (uncredited) .... Student