Alan Parker biography
Alan Parker was a British filmmaker, born on 14 February 1944 in Islington, who died on 31 July 2020.
Alan Parker's screen career began in 1971 with Melody.
Alan Parker had 21 screen credits between 1971 and 2003.
Honours include Officer of Arts and Letters, National Board of Review Award for Best Film and BAFTA Award for Best Direction (2 times).
- Also known as
- Sir Alan William Parker, Alan William Parker, Sir Alan William Parker CBE
- Born
- 14 February 1944
- Died
- 31 July 2020 (aged 76)
- Birthplace
- Islington
- Work
- Screenwriter, Film producer, Film director, Film actor, Film editor
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1971 to 2003
- Awards
- Officer of Arts and Letters
- National Board of Review Award for Best Film
- BAFTA Award for Best Direction (2 times)
- BAFTA Fellowship
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Alan Parker filmography
21 screen credits, newest first.
Screen credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Life of David Gale | |||
| 2001 | Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures | English | ||
| 1999 | Angela's Ashes | |||
| 1996 | Evita | Also played the Tormented Film Director in one of the scenes | ||
| 1994 | The Road to Wellville | |||
| 1991 | The Commitments | |||
| 1990 | Come See the Paradise | |||
| 1988 | Mississippi Burning | |||
| 1987 | Angel Heart | |||
| 1986 | A Turnip Head's Guide to British Cinema | Documentary | ||
| 1984 | Birdy | |||
| 1982 | Shoot the Moon | |||
| 1982 | Pink Floyd , The Wall | |||
| 1980 | Fame | |||
| 1978 | Midnight Express | |||
| 1976 | No Hard Feelings | TV film | ||
| 1976 | Bugsy Malone | |||
| 1975 | The Evacuees | TV film | ||
| 1974 | Our Cissy | Short films | ||
| 1974 | Footsteps | Short films | ||
| 1971 | Melody |