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Alan Parker
Director

Alan Parker

14 Feb 1944Born
31 Jul 2020Died
76Age at death
22Credits

Biography

Sir Alan William 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

Filmography

  1. 2007Magi-NationSeries (52 episodes)
  2. 2003The Life of David GaleFilm: Partygoer (uncredited), Director
  3. 1999Angela's AshesFilm: Dr. Campbell, Director, Screenplay
  4. 1996EvitaFilm: Tormented Film Director, Screenplay
  5. 1995Typically British: A Personal History of British CinemaFilm
  6. 1994The Road to WellvilleFilm: Screenplay, Director
  7. 1991The CommitmentsFilm: Eejit Record Producer, Director
  8. 1990Come See the ParadiseFilm: Director, Writer
  9. 1988Mississippi BurningFilm: Director
  10. 1987Angel HeartFilm: Director, Screenplay
  11. 1986A Turnip Head's Guide To The British CinemaFilm: Director
  12. 1984BirdyFilm: Director
  13. 1982Pink Floyd: The WallFilm: Director
  14. 1982Shoot the MoonFilm: Director
  15. 1980FameFilm: Director
  16. 1978Midnight ExpressFilm: Director
  17. 1976Bugsy MaloneFilm: Director, Writer
  18. 1976No Hard FeelingsFilm: Writer, Director
  19. 1975The EvacueesFilm: Director
  20. 1974FootstepsFilm: Director, Writer
  21. 1974Our CissyFilm: Director, Writer
  22. 1971MelodyFilm: Screenplay

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