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).

Alan Parker

Directing Born February 14, 1944 – Died July 31, 2020 Islington, London, England, UK

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).

Known For

Spécial cinéma

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The South Bank Show

Midi Première

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Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

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Film '72

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The Life of David Gale

Partygoer (uncredited)

The Commitments

Eejit Record Producer

Magi-Nation

Angela's Ashes

Dr. Campbell

Evita

Tormented Film Director

Stanley Kubrick - Ein Leben für den Film

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Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review)

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