. Talking with a heavy Texas accent and delivering profanity laden dialogue, the Earl character often serves as comic relief. He and Edgar are consistently portrayed as Texas Rangers. Edgar is portrayed by James Parks, the real-life son of Michael Parks. Earl has a daughter who is introduced in the "Grindhouse" films, named Dakota, played by Marley Shelton, who plays a large role in "Planet Terror". Dakota also appears in the portrayed by Nicky Whelan.