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Alan Parker

Alan Parker

British director, actor and producer

Born
14 February 1944Londres
Died
31 July 2020aged 76 · Londres
Nationality
UK
Star sign
Aquarius
Years active
1978–2016

Known for

About Alan Parker

Alan Parker was a British director, actor and producer. They were born on 14 February 1944 in Londres. Their career spanned 11 titles, among them Fame (2009), Mississippi Burning (1988) and Midnight Express (1978).

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Their career in figures

The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Alan Parker is Midnight Express (1978); in all, 11 films over 38 years. They have worked as director in 8, actor in 5, producer in 4, writer in 2 and composer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Fame (2009), with 17 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2000s, with 3 titles. The person they have worked with most is Nicolas Cage, on 2 films, among them Birdy and The Life of David Gale.

Latest work

Full filmography (11)
  1. 2016
  2. 2015 7.0
  3. 2009

    Fame

    Director

    Where to watch
    3.5
  4. 2006 4.3
  5. 2003

    The Life of David Gale

    Partygoer · Director · Producer

    Where to watch
    8.7
  6. 1999

    Angela's Ashes

    Dr. Campbell · Director · Writer · Producer

    8.6
  7. 1996

    Evita

    Tormented Film Director · Director · Writer · Producer

    Where to watch
    8.1
  8. 1988 8.7

Where to watch Alan Parker

Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.

  1. 2009

    Fame

    Director

    Where to watch
    3.5
  2. 1988 8.7
  3. 1978

    Midnight Express

    Long-Haired Man at Airport · Director

    Where to watch
    8.6
  4. 2006 4.3
  5. 1996

    Evita

    Tormented Film Director · Director · Writer · Producer

    Where to watch
    8.1
  6. 1984 8.6
  7. 2003

    The Life of David Gale

    Partygoer · Director · Producer

    Where to watch
    8.7
  8. 2015 7.0

The best Alan Parker films

By MovieNCo readers' ratings.

  1. Mississippi Burning 1988 8.7
  2. Angela's Ashes 1999 8.6
  3. Midnight Express 1978 8.6
  4. Fame 2009 3.5

A count of the awards MovieNCo covers: BAFTA Awards (1950–2026).

  • BAFTA Awards 1 win1 nomination

Has worked with

Questions about Alan Parker

Where was Alan Parker born?

Alan Parker was born on 14 February 1944 in Londres.

When did Alan Parker die?

Alan Parker died on 31 July 2020, aged 76. They died in Londres.

What are the best Alan Parker films?

By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Alan Parker films are Mississippi Burning (1988, 8.7), Angela's Ashes (1999, 8.6) and Midnight Express (1978, 8.6).

How many films and TV shows has Alan Parker been in?

MovieNCo lists 11 films for Alan Parker, from Midnight Express (1978) to Vs. The life and Films of Ken Loach (2016).

How many awards has Alan Parker won?

Alan Parker won one award from 1 nominations. By award: BAFTA Awards, 1 of 1. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.

What is Alan Parker's star sign?

Alan Parker was a Aquarius: born on 14 February.

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