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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 6 Wins 1 Nominations

Known for

Trivia

Also works as
screenwriter · film producer · film director · film editor · director · producer
Studied at
Dame Alice Owen's School

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Full filmography

35 films — 30 in the catalogue

People data: TMDb.

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