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Alan Parker

Known For

Directing

Gender

Male

Birthday

Feb 14, 1944 (82 years old)

Place of Birth

Islington, London, England, UK

Biography

Sir Alan Parker (14 February 1944 – 31 July 2020) was a director, writer and producer. His feature films have won nineteen BAFTA awards, ten Golden Globes and ten Oscars. His films include Bugsy Malone, Midnight Express, Mississippi Burning, The Commitments, Evita, Fame, Birdy, Angel Heart and Angela’s Ashes. He was founding chairman of the UK Film Council, a position he held for five years, and prior to that was chairman of the BFI. Sir Alan received the CBE in 1995 and a knighthood in 2002. He was also an Officier Des Arts et Lettres (France).

Known For

Acting
2018Evita: The Making of a SuperstarSelf
2018Who Killed British Cinema?Self
2016Versus: The Life and Films of Ken LoachSelf - Film Director
2014Richard Attenborough: A Life in FilmSelf
2010Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack CardiffSelf – Interviewee
2007100 Films and a FuneralSelf
2007Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review)Self
2007Magi-Nation
2005Michael PowellSelf
2004The Commitments - Looking BackSelf
2003The Life of David GalePartygoer (uncredited)
2002It's Black EntertainmentSelf
2001Stanley Kubrick: A Life in PicturesSelf
1999Angela's AshesDr. Campbell
1999Retrospective: Looking Back at the WallSelf
1996A New Madonna: The Making of 'Evita'Self
1996The Fine Art of Separating People from Their MoneySelf
1996EvitaTormented Film Director
1995Typically British: A Personal History of British Cinema
1991The CommitmentsEejit Record Producer
1986A Turnip Head's Guide To The British CinemaSelf
1982The Other Side of the WallSelf
1980On Location with: FAMESelf - Director
1975Les Rendez-vous du dimancheSelf
1975Midi PremièreSelf
1974Spécial cinémaSelf
Production
2017All That You Love Will Be Carried AwayAssociate Producer
2016Dad's ArmyExecutive Producer
2003The Life of David GaleProducer
1999Angela's AshesProducer
1996EvitaProducer
1994The Road to WellvilleProducer
Directing
2003The Life of David GaleDirector
1999Angela's AshesDirector
1996EvitaDirector
1994The Road to WellvilleDirector
1991The CommitmentsDirector
1990Come See the ParadiseDirector
1988Mississippi BurningDirector
1987Angel HeartDirector
1986A Turnip Head's Guide To The British CinemaDirector
1984BirdyDirector
1982Pink Floyd: The WallDirector
1982Shoot the MoonDirector
1980FameDirector
1978Midnight ExpressDirector
1976Bugsy MaloneDirector
1976No Hard FeelingsDirector
1975The EvacueesDirector
1974Our CissyDirector
1974FootstepsDirector
Writing
1999Angela's AshesScreenplay
1996EvitaScreenplay
1994The Road to WellvilleScreenplay
1990Come See the ParadiseWriter
1987Angel HeartScreenplay
1976Bugsy MaloneWriter
1976No Hard FeelingsWriter
1974Our CissyWriter
1974FootstepsWriter
1971MelodyOriginal Story
1971MelodyScreenplay