Alan Parker
Biography
Alan Parker was a director, writer, and producer born on February 14, 1944, in Islington, London, England, UK. He held the positions of founding chairman of the UK Film Council and chairman of the BFI. Parker received the CBE in 1995 and a knighthood in 2002. He was also an Officier Des Arts et Lettres (France). Parker directed numerous films, including Bugsy Malone, Midnight Express, Mississippi Burning, The Commitments, Evita, Fame, Birdy, Angel Heart, and Angela's Ashes. He is known for his work in the film industry, with a career spanning multiple roles and credits. Parker passed away on July 31, 2020, at the age of 76.
Career overview
Alan Parker was a director, writer, and producer. He is known for directing a number of feature films. His career spanned multiple genres, with films such as Bugsy Malone, Midnight Express, and Mississippi Burning showcasing his versatility.
Parker's filmography includes a range of notable titles, including Fame, Birdy, Angel Heart, and Angela's Ashes. He was involved in the production of these films as a director, writer, or producer. The specifics of his involvement in each film are not detailed in the available information.
Parker's career was marked by his work in the film industry, with a focus on directing. He was involved in the production of 46 films and television shows, according to available data. His contributions to the industry have been recognized, with Parker receiving various honors for his work.
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Full filmography
- Short Cuts: Mississipi Burning d'Alan Parker (2026) Original Film Writer
- Who Killed British Cinema? (2018) as Self
- Evita: The Making of a Superstar (2018) as Self
- All That You Love Will Be Carried Away (2017) Associate Producer
- Dad's Army (2016) Executive Producer
- Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach (2016) as Self - Film Director
- Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film (2014) as Self
- Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff (2010) as Self – Interviewee
- Magi-Nation (2007)
- Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review) (2007) as Self
- 100 Films and a Funeral (2007) as Self
- Michael Powell (2005) as Self
- The Commitments - Looking Back (2004) as Self
- The Life of David Gale (2003) as Partygoer (uncredited)
- The Life of David Gale (2003) Director
- The Life of David Gale (2003) Producer
- The Cry (2002) Music
- It's Black Entertainment (2002) as Self
- Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001) as Self
- Angela's Ashes (1999) as Dr. Campbell
- Angela's Ashes (1999) Director
- Angela's Ashes (1999) Screenplay
- Angela's Ashes (1999) Producer
- Retrospective: Looking Back at the Wall (1999) as Self
- Evita (1996) as Tormented Film Director
- Evita (1996) Screenplay
- Evita (1996) Director
- Evita (1996) Producer
- A New Madonna: The Making of 'Evita' (1996) as Self
- The Fine Art of Separating People from Their Money (1996) as Self
- Typically British: A Personal History of British Cinema (1995)
- The Road to Wellville (1994) Director
- The Road to Wellville (1994) Screenplay
- The Road to Wellville (1994) Producer
- The Commitments (1991) as Eejit Record Producer
- The Commitments (1991) Director
- Come See the Paradise (1990) Director
- Come See the Paradise (1990) Writer
- Mississippi Burning (1988) Director
- Angel Heart (1987) Screenplay
- Angel Heart (1987) Director
- A Turnip Head's Guide To The British Cinema (1986) as Self
- A Turnip Head's Guide To The British Cinema (1986) Director
- Birdy (1984) Director
- Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982) Director
- Shoot the Moon (1982) Director
- The Other Side of the Wall (1982) as Self
- Fame (1980) Director
- On Location with: FAME (1980) as Self - Director
- Midnight Express (1978) Director
- Bugsy Malone (1976) Director
- Bugsy Malone (1976) Writer
- No Hard Feelings (1976) Director
- No Hard Feelings (1976) Writer
- Midi Première (1975) as Self
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- The Evacuees (1975) Director
- Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self
- Our Cissy (1974) Director
- Our Cissy (1974) Writer
- Footsteps (1974) Director
- Footsteps (1974) Writer
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- Melody (1971) Original Story
- Melody (1971) Screenplay