Alan Parker

Director, Actor, Producer, Writer

14 February 1944 — 31 July 2020 (76 years)
Sir Alan 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).

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • The Road to Wellville
    The Road to Wellville1994

Known For

  • Mississippi Burning
    Mississippi Burning1988
  • Midnight Express
    Midnight Express1978
  • The Life of David Gale
    The Life of David Gale2003
  • Angel Heart
    Angel Heart1987
  • Pink Floyd: The Wall
    Pink Floyd: The Wall1982
  • The Commitments
    The Commitments1991
  • Evita
    Evita1996
  • Birdy
    Birdy1984
  • Bugsy Malone
    Bugsy Malone1976
  • Fame
    Fame1980
  • Angela's Ashes
    Angela's Ashes1999
  • The Road to Wellville
    The Road to Wellville1994
  • Dad's Army
    Dad's Army2016
  • Shoot the Moon
    Shoot the Moon1982
  • Come See the Paradise
    Come See the Paradise1990
  • Melody
    Melody1971
  • Footsteps
    Footsteps1974

Filmography

2009
2007
2003
The Life of David Gale · as Partygoer (uncredited)
1999
Angela's Ashes · as Dr. Campbell
1996
Evita · as Tormented Film Director
1995
1991
The Commitments · as Eejit Record Producer
1978
Midnight Express · as Long-Haired Man At Airport

2016
Dad's Army · as Executive Producer
2003
1999
1996
1994

2026
1999
Angela's Ashes · as Screenplay
1996
Evita · as Screenplay
1994
The Road to Wellville · as ScreenplayOn Plex
1990
1987
Angel Heart · as Screenplay
1976
1974

2021
The Oscars · as Self - Memorial Tribute
2016
Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach · as Self - Film Director
2016
2014
2012
Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil · as Self - Director
2010
Show Jana Krause · as Self
2010
2007
2007
2007
Xposé · as Self
2005
2004
Freedom2speak v2.0 · as Self - Director, Great Britain
2004
ArtWorks Scotland · as Self - Interviewee
2003
2003
2002
Timeshift · as Self
2002
2001
There's Only One Madonna · as Self - Director, Evita
2001
2001
2000
L'invité · as Self
2000
BBC Breakfast · as Self - Guest
2000
2000
1999
1997
The Directors · as Self
1997
54th Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Winner & Nominee
1997
Tracks · as Self
1996
1996
1996
1996
1995
1991
1991
Charlie Rose · as Self - Guest
1989
Kelly · as Self
1982
Cinéma cinémas · as Self (segment 'parker 91')
1982
1980
Newsnight · as Self
1979
The 51st Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Nominee
1978
1975
Sunday meetings · as Self
1975
Midi-Première · as Self
1971
Film · as Self
1967
Omnibus (1967) · as Self
1962
The Late Late Show (IE) · as Self - Guest
1952
Today · as Self

1971
Melody · as Original Story