Dell Parker

William Parker
Private Practice & Grey's Anatomy character
First appearanceGrey's Anatomy:
"The Other Side of This Life (Part 1)" 3x22
Private Practice:
"In Which We Meet Addison, a Nice Girl From Somewhere Else" 1x01
Last appearanceGrey's Anatomy:
"The Other Side of This Life (part 2)" 3x23
Private Practice:
"The End of a Beautiful Friendship" 3x23
Created byShonda Rhimes
Portrayed byChris Lowell
In-universe information
AliasDell
GenderMale
OccupationMidwife
Registered Nurse
Receptionist
SpouseHeather Parker (deceased)
ChildrenBetsy Parker (daughter with Heather)
RelativesWendell Parker (grandfather)

William Parker, more commonly known as Dell Parker, is a character on the Grey's Anatomy spin-off, Private Practice.[1] He was portrayed by actor Chris Lowell and appeared from the first through third seasons. Dell was the receptionist at the Oceanside Wellness Group as well as a qualified nurse, training to be a mid-wife, helping out the doctors with various tasks. Dell was frequently shown to be concerned with the health of younger patients, which is likely related to his abuse as a child, as well as his own young daughter. The character died following injuries sustained in a car crash.[2]

  1. ^ Michael Grossman (director), Shonda Rhimes (writer). Grey's Anatomy: Season 3, Episode 22 "The Other Side of This Life (Part 1)"
  2. ^ Jeannot Szwarc (director), Debora Cahn (writer). Private Practice: Season 3, Episode 23 "The End of a Beautiful Friendship"