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Alan Parker

Feb 14, 1944 - Jul 31, 2020 (76 years old) in Islington, London, England, UK

Sir Alan Parker 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

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Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
Self - Film Director
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Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
Self – Interviewee
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The Commitments
Eejit Record Producer
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The Fine Art of Separating People from Their Money
Self
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Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film
Self
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A Turnip Head's Guide To The British Cinema
Self
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Evita
Tormented Film Director
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A New Madonna: The Making of 'Evita'
Self
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The Life of David Gale
Partygoer (uncredited)
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Typically British: A Personal History of British Cinema

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