Wolé Parks
Wolé Parks (born July 27, 1982) is an American actor from New York City, best known for his television and film work. He earned a B.F.A. in Fine Arts and a B.A. in Mathematics from New York University. Parks began acting with early guest roles on shows like Law & Order and Law & Order: Criminal Intent and later had a regular role as Dallas Griffin on the CBS soap As the World Turns. He gained wider recognition as Sam Alexander on Devious Maids and appeared as the supernatural character Cade in The Vampire Diaries. Since 2021, he has portrayed John Henry Irons (also called The Stranger or Steel) in the CW superhero series Superman & Lois. Outside acting, he volunteers with educational and HIV/AIDS‑related causes.
Filmography (24 titles)
8.2ShowLandman
Detective Miller · 2024
7.7ShowThe Lincoln Lawyer
David Lyons · 2022
7.6ShowFBI: International
George Campbell · 2021
8.1ShowSuperman & Lois
John Henry Irons · 2021
2.0MovieVirtually
Nate · 2019
8.1ShowAll American
Micah Richards · 2018
8.3ShowYellowstone
Torry · 2018
8.2Show9-1-1
Michael's Boyfriend · 2018
For Love
Mateo Silva · 2018
4.0ShowTex Brown
2017
6.0MovieMan Down
Chance · 2016
7.3ShowMacGyver
Caleb Worthy · 2016
Half the Perfect World
Ralph · 2016
7.5ShowSuperstore
Scott · 2015
7.1ShowDevious Maids
Sam Alexander · 2013
6.4MoviePremium Rush
Manny · 2012
7.5ShowNCIS: Los Angeles
CIA Agent Alfred Mahdi · 2009
8.3ShowThe Vampire Diaries
Cade · 2009
6.7ShowRoyal Pains
Crown Prince Quami Obua · 2009
8.2ShowGossip Girl
Staffer · 2007
7.6ShowNCIS
Navy Captain · 2003
7.6ShowLaw & Order: Criminal Intent
Damon Whitney · 2001
8.0ShowLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
Markeevious Ryan · 1999
7.3ShowLaw & Order
Sergeant Elias · 1990