Alan Parker - Actor Profile

Alan Parker

Directing
22Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 14, 1944
Birth Place: Islington, London, England, UK

About Alan Parker

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).

Best Alan Parker Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Alan Parker's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
It's Black Entertainment (2002) movie poster
★8.0

It's Black Entertainment — A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over t

It's Black Entertainment

2002•Documentary
★7.4
The Life of David Gale (2003) movie poster
★7.4

The Life of David Gale — A man against capital punishment is accused of murdering a fellow activist and is sent to death row.

The Life of David Gale

2003•Drama
★7.4
Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures (2001) movie poster
★7.4

Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures — With commentary from Hollywood stars, outtakes from his movies and footage from his youth, this documentary looks at Sta

Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures

2001•Documentary
★7.3
Angela's Ashes (1999) movie poster
★7.3

Angela's Ashes — An Irish Catholic family returns to 1930s Limerick after a child's death in America. The unemployed I.R.A. veteran fathe

Angela's Ashes

1999•Drama
★7.3
100 Films and a Funeral (2007) movie poster
★7.3

100 Films and a Funeral — This documentary covers the life and death of London-based Polygram Filmed Entertainment.

100 Films and a Funeral

2007•Documentary

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Alan Parker.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Who Killed British Cinema? Self Flop Similar →
2018 Evita: The Making of a Superstar Self Flop Similar →
2016 Versus: The Life and Films of Ken Loach Self - Film Director Hit Similar →
2014 Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film Self Flop Similar →
2010 Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff Self – Interviewee Hit Similar →
2008 Pink Floyd's The Wall: The Ultimate Critical Review - Average Similar →
2007 100 Films and a Funeral Self Hit Similar →
2005 Michael Powell - Flop Similar →
2004 The Commitments - Looking Back Self Flop Similar →
2003 The Life of David Gale Partygoer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2002 It's Black Entertainment Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures Self Hit Similar →
1999 Angela's Ashes Dr. Campbell Hit Similar →
1999 Retrospective: Looking Back at the Wall - Hit Similar →
1996 Evita Tormented Film Director Average Similar →
1996 The Fine Art of Separating People from Their Money Self Flop Similar →
1996 A New Madonna: The Making of 'Evita' Self Flop Similar →
1995 Typically British: A Personal History of British Cinema - Hit Similar →
1991 The Commitments Eejit Record Producer Hit Similar →
1986 A Turnip Head's Guide To The British Cinema Self Flop Similar →
1982 The Other Side of the Wall - Average Similar →
N/A On Location with: FAME Self - Director Average Similar →

Alan Parker - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Alan Parker?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alan Parker is "It's Black Entertainment" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Alan Parker acted in?

Alan Parker has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Alan Parker?

Other notable films include "The Life of David Gale", "Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures", and "Angela's Ashes".