Overview
Alan Parker
Known For
Evita: The Making of a Superstar
Suzy Klein travels deep into the world of musical theatre,...
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach
A surprisingly candid behind-the-scenes account of the career of Ken...
Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film
The life story of the film director, movie star and...
Pink Floyd's The Wall: The Ultimate Critical Review
It is now over 25 years since the launch of...
Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures
With commentary from Hollywood stars, outtakes from his movies and...
Biography
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).