
Acting · 43 years old
New York, New York, USA
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.

The Vampire Diaries
Cade

Yellowstone
Torry

9-1-1
Michael's Boyfriend

Gossip Girl
Staffer

All American
Micah Richards

Superman & Lois
John Henry Irons

Landman
Detective Miller

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Markeevious Ryan

The Lincoln Lawyer
David Lyons

NCIS
Navy Captain

Superstore
Scott

Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Damon Whitney

FBI: International
George Campbell

NCIS: Los Angeles
CIA Agent Alfred Mahdi

Law & Order
Sergeant Elias

Law & Order
Thomas Ryland

MacGyver
Caleb Worthy

Devious Maids
Sam Alexander

Royal Pains
Crown Prince Quami Obua

Premium Rush
Manny