Quick Facts
Born:
1944-02-14
Birthplace:
Islington, London, England, UK
Credits:
26 Total Roles
Alan Parker
Directing
The MovieWise Take
Refining cinematic analysis...
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
The Life of David Gale
Partygoer (uncredited)
The Commitments
Eejit Record Producer
Evita
Tormented Film Director
Angela's Ashes
Dr. Campbell
Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures
Self
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
Self – Interviewee
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
Self - Film Director
The Fine Art of Separating People from Their Money
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Who Killed British Cinema? MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Evita: The Making of a Superstar MOVIE | Self |
| 2016 | Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach MOVIE | Self - Film Director |
| 2014 | Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film MOVIE | Self |
| 2010 | Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff MOVIE | Self – Interviewee |
| 2007 | 100 Films and a Funeral MOVIE | Self |
| 2007 | Magi-Nation TV | Self |
| 2007 | Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review) MOVIE | Self |
| 2005 | Michael Powell MOVIE | Self |
| 2004 | The Commitments - Looking Back MOVIE | Self |