Oliver Parker
Biography
Oliver Parker is an English film director born in London, England, UK. His brother is actor Nathaniel Parker. Parker was born on September 6, 1960. He has directed at least 32 films and television shows. Parker's known credits include directing the films Very Peculiar Practice, A, The Ginger Tree, and Miss Marple: Nemesis.
Career overview
Oliver Parker is an English film director born in London, England, UK. He is the son of Lady Gillian, a writer and GP, and Sir Peter Parker, a railway executive. His brother is actor Nathaniel Parker.
Parker has directed numerous films, with a total of 32 known credits. His work spans various genres, although specific titles and details are not provided in the available sources. Parker's career has been marked by a diverse range of projects, showcasing his versatility as a director.
Parker's filmography includes titles such as Very Peculiar Practice, A, The Ginger Tree, and Miss Marple: Nemesis. These films demonstrate Parker's ability to adapt to different styles and genres, further solidifying his reputation as a skilled director. With a career spanning multiple decades, Parker has established himself as a respected figure in the film industry, with a total of 100 content score on TMDB.
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Full Filmography
40 titles- Funny Woman (2023) Director
- Funny Woman (2023) Creator
- The Great Escaper (2023) Director
- Emily (2022) Executive Producer
- Swimming with Men (2018) Director
- Dad's Army (2016) Director
- Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser and Hellbound: Hellraiser II (2015) as Self
- Truth or Dare (2012) Editor
- Johnny English Reborn (2011) Director
- Dorian Gray (2009) Director
- St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold (2009) Director
- St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold (2009) Producer
- St Trinian's (2007) Executive Producer
- St Trinian's (2007) Director
- I Really Hate My Job (2007) Director
- Fade to Black (2006) Director
- Fade to Black (2006) Screenplay
- The Private Life of Samuel Pepys (2003) Director
- The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) Director
- The Importance of Being Earnest (2002) Screenplay
- Zoe (2001) as Julian
- An Ideal Husband (1999) Director
- An Ideal Husband (1999) Screenplay
- Othello (1995) Director
- Othello (1995) Screenplay
- The Big Game (1995) as Charles Harman
- 99-1 (1994) as Peter Smithers
- Shepherd on the Rock (1993) as Simon McIntyre
- Nightbreed (1990) as Peloquin
- Nuns on the Run (1990) as Doctor
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Philip Ridgeway
- The Ginger Tree (1989) as Michael Evans
- Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988) as Workman 2
- Hellraiser (1987) as Moving Man 2
- Casualty (1986) as Mark Calder
- Matlock (1986) as Man at Butler's School
- Lovejoy (1986) as Desmond Dexter
- The Bill (1984)
- Van der Valk (1972)
- Van der Valk (1972) as Bruno Duykers
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What movies or TV shows is Oliver Parker best known for?
Oliver Parker is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Truth or Dare (2012), Johnny English Reborn (2011), Dorian Gray (2009), Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE (2005).
When and where was Oliver Parker born?
Oliver Parker was born on September 6, 1960 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does Oliver Parker have?
Oliver Parker has accumulated over 40 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2023.
What is Oliver Parker's background in cinema and television?
Oliver Parker is an English film director born in London, England, UK. His brother is actor Nathaniel Parker. Parker was born on September 6, 1960. He has directed at least 32 films and television shows. Parker's known credits include directing the films Very Peculiar Practice, A, The Ginger Tree, and Miss Marple: Neme...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Philip Ridgeway — aged about 28
- Lovejoy (1986) as Desmond Dexter — aged about 25
- Matlock (1986) as Man at Butler's School — aged about 25
- Hellraiser (1987) as Moving Man 2 — aged about 26
- The Bill (1984) — aged about 23
- Nightbreed (1990) as Peloquin — aged about 29
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