Ray Parker Jr. background with backup singers. Parker's "Ghostbusters" video, helmed by the film's director, Ivan Reitman, was one of the first movie-themed videos to find success on MTV. Parker also wrote and produced hits for New Edition ("Mr. Telephone Man"), Randy Hall, Cheryl Lynn ("Shake It Up Tonight"), Deniece Williams ("I Found Love"), and Diana Ross. He performed guitar on several songs on La Toya Jackson's 1980 debut album. In 1989, he also wrote "Ghostbusters", a rap performed by Run-D.M.C., for the movie "Ghostbusters II". 1989 also saw Parker work with actor Jack Wagner ("General Hospital") on an album for MCA Records
Parker Croft Dream", in which he sang for the soundtrack. Parker's television debut was on the FX show "Nip/Tuck" as Enigma. From his performance in Nip/Tuck Parker was offered a role in "Nuclear Family" (2010) alongside Ray Wise and Corin Nemec. Parker’s television credits include the FX pilot "Back Nine" (Creator Jason Filardi), the NBC pilot 1600 Penn, and the Gigapix pilot "Adult Life" (Creator Conrad Jackson) In addition to acting, Parker is also a writer. In 2010 he co-wrote "Falling Overnight" in collaboration with partners Aaron Golden, and Conrad Jackson as a vehicle for his first leading role. Parker lives in