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Parry Shen

Parry Shen

Actor, also producer and writer · Born June 26, 1973 (53) · Queens, New York, USA

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.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
June 26, 1973 (53)
From
Queens, New York, USA
Works as
Actor, also producer and writer
Titles
40 on MovieCove · 52 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 64 days to Oct 27Down 10% in 30 days

What are Parry Shen's films like?

Across their 15 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Self.

Genres

Comedy6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 33rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 26th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 40th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
40%
Self
24%
Power
10%
Morality
8%
Ideas
8%
Bonds
6%
Society
4%
Survival8 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTechnology2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 14 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 5 · Serious 4 · Dark 5

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 4 · Stylized 7 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 2 · Charged 5 · Intense 7

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 8 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 5

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 11 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

9 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 5 of 9 analyzed roles.

Ally
5 of 9
Hero
3 of 9
Trickster
1 of 9
Show the 9 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
13
Thrilling
7
Dread
5
Absurd
7
Contemplative
1
Other
6

How their films linger

Fun8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet3
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous7

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Parry Shen's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 35 of their 40 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (14).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Parry Shen's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

52 credits, 40 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi(2026)

    Show as Satellite Digger

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Secret Level(2024)

    Show 1 episode · as MC (young) (voice)

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight(2022)

    Show 8 episodes · as Weimin (voice) · as Weimin / Owl / Knight (voice)

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all shows

  • Madelines(2022)

    as Owen

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Ghost Dog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Day 14 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • Bloodhound(2020)

    Producer

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Megan, 26 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Luke

  • Automation(2019)

    Associate Producer · as Alan

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Love, Death & Robots(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Suparin (voice)

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Victor Crowley(2017)

    as Andrew

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Dimension 404(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Animator

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Swing State(2017)

    as Ryan Pollard

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Starting from Scratch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Parry

  • Unidentified(2013)

    Producer · Writer · as Jeremy

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Snowpiercer(2013)

    as Voice Actor (voice)

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Hatchet III(2013)

    as Andrew

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Yes, We're Open (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Luke

  • Surrogate Valentine(2011)

    as Bradley

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Hatchet II(2010)

    as Justin

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • The Tivo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as James

  • NCIS: Los Angeles(2009)

    Show 3 episodes · as Ty

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Rule of Three (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as David

  • The Gene Generation(2007)

    as Jackie

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Finishing the Game(2007)

    as Robert Chang (scenes deleted )

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Brothers & Sisters(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dan Silk

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all shows

  • Hatchet(2006)

    as Shawn

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Thief (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 3 episodes · as Billy 'Shrimp Boy' Kwan

  • The Poseidon Adventure(2005)

    as Enlisted Man

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Criminal Minds(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Bobby Kim

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Attack of the Sabertooth(2005)

    as Robbie

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • First Daughter(2004)

    as Rally Leader

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Veronica Mars(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Hsiang 'Charleston' Chu

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • The Deviants (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Jerry

  • The Hazing(2004)

    as Tim Fields

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Tru Calling (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 3 episodes · as Tyler Li

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Ben Richmond

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Better Luck Tomorrow(2002)

    as Ben Manibag

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Without a Trace(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Steven Park

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • The New Guy(2002)

    as Glen

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • The King of Queens(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Stockboy

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • The Wild Thornberrys(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Dog (voice)

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all shows

  • Shrieker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as David (as Parry Allen)

  • Starship Troopers(1997)

    as Student (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Student

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Sabrina the Teenage Witch(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Seth

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Suddenly Susan(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Robert

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows

  • Caroline in the City(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Tim

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • Chicago Hope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Harry Lensky

  • Party of Five(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Kyle

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Beverly Hills, 90210(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Staffer

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • General Hospital(1963)

    Show 10 episodes · as Brad Cooper

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 49 titles from 1963 to 2024; peak year 2002.

Biggest box office

The New Guy (2002)

$31M worldwide

Highest rated

Better Luck Tomorrow (2002)

Midcredits 79th

Most popular right now

Star Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi (2026)

Film career

19632024

Peak 2002 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 4 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting49 of 49: 48 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score37thProducing1 of 49: 0 only producing, 1 with another role

By decade

1960s1 · acting1990s11 · acting2000s20 · acting2010s12 · 12 acting · 1 crew2020s5 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 9% of 11 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Parry Shen's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 28th percentile, the median of all 20; across their 14 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 28th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

28thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Approval · how many liked their films

28thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Reach · how many have seen their films

66thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Midcredits score across 40 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th16
  • Below 25th11

Shape of the crowd

23 of their 40 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser9
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed23

Most divisive · actor

Swing State (2017)

91st percentile spread · 65% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Starship Troopers (1997)

Midcredits 89th · 76% liked

Reviewers score the acting 44/100 in their films, across 14 reviewed titles; fans 62, detractors 30. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Parry Shen's work okay for kids?

Across up to 7 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore, sex & nudity, profanity and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore5 titles56–93 · median 91 · severeheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity7 titles32–67 · median 57 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity5 titles48–90 · median 70 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs5 titles19–38 · median 32 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense5 titles44–91 · median 82 · severeheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Parry Shen work with?

People who share at least 2 of Parry Shen's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jason Richard Miller shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers