Alan Parker
Alan Parker is known for The Life of David Gale (2003), Mississippi Burning (1988), Midnight Express (1978).
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).
Questions about Alan Parker
How many Alan Parker films are in the catalogue?
The CineQuiz catalogue has 30 films with Alan Parker, from 1971 to 2018.
What is the best rated Alan Parker film?
The best rated Alan Parker film in the catalogue is Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982), rated 7.9.
What was the first Alan Parker film?
The first Alan Parker film in the catalogue is Melody, from 1971.
Who has Alan Parker worked with the most?
In the catalogue, Alan Parker shares the most credits with Gerry Hambling (14 films), Michael Seresin (9 films) and Alan Marshall (7 films).
People data: TMDb.
- Awards
- BAFTA Fellowship (2013) · BAFTA Award for Best Direction (1992) · National Board of Review Award for Best Film (1988) · Knight Bachelor · Commander of the Order of the British Empire · Officer of Arts and Letters
- Nominations
- Academy Award for Best Director (1989)
Known for
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7.4 The Life of David Gale
2003
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7.7 Mississippi Burning
1988
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7.4 Midnight Express
1978
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7.1 Angel Heart
1987
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7.9 Pink Floyd: The Wall
1982
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6.4 Fame
1980
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7.2 The Commitments
1991
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7.1 Birdy
1984
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7.3 Angela's Ashes
1999
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6.1 Evita
1996
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6.6 Bugsy Malone
1976
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7.4 Stanley Kubrick - Ein Leben für den Film
2001
Trivia
- Also works as
- screenwriter · film producer · film director · film editor · director · producer
- Studied at
- Dame Alice Owen's School
Trivia from Wikidata, licensed CC0.
Full filmography
35 films — 30 in the catalogue
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5.0 Who Killed British Cinema?
2018 · Self
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Evita: The Making of a Superstar
2018 · Self
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6.6 Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
2016 · Self - Film Director
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4.8 Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film
2014 · Self
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6.6 Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
2010 · Self – Interviewee
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7.3 100 Films and a Funeral
2007 · Self
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6.0 Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review)
2007 · Self
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Michael Powell
2005 · Self
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8.0 The Commitments - Looking Back
2004 · Self
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7.4 The Life of David Gale
2003 · Partygoer (uncredited)
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8.7 It's Black Entertainment
2002 · Self
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7.4 Stanley Kubrick - Ein Leben für den Film
2001 · Self
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7.3 Angela's Ashes
1999 · Dr. Campbell
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6.5 Retrospective: Looking Back at the Wall
1999 · Self
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6.1 Evita
1996 · Tormented Film Director
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5.5 The Fine Art of Separating People from Their Money
1996 · Self
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8.0 A New Madonna: The Making of 'Evita'
1996 · Self
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7.3 Typically British: A Personal History of British Cinema
1995
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7.2 The Commitments
1991 · Eejit Record Producer
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A Turnip Head's Guide To The British Cinema
1986 · Self
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6.4 The Other Side of the Wall
1982 · Self
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6.7
On Location with: FAME
1980 · Self - Director
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5.6 The Road to Wellville
1994
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6.3 Come See the Paradise
1990
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7.7 Mississippi Burning
1988
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7.1 Angel Heart
1987
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7.1 Birdy
1984
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7.9 Pink Floyd: The Wall
1982
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6.3 Shoot the Moon
1982
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6.4 Fame
1980
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7.4 Midnight Express
1978
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6.6 Bugsy Malone
1976
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7.0 The Evacuees
1975
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7.0 Footsteps
1974
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7.0 Melody
1971
People data: TMDb.
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