Alan Parker
British filmmaker (1944–2020)
1944 — 2020
Quick Facts
Profession
British filmmaker (1944–2020)
Born
February 14, 1944
Died
2020 (age ~76)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, film director, director
United KingdomBorn in IslingtonDied in London
1944
Born in Islington (1944-02-14)
1979
AwardBAFTA Award for Best Direction
1988
AwardNational Board of Review Award for Best Film
1992
AwardBAFTA Award for Best Direction
2013
AwardBAFTA Fellowship
2020
Died in London
About
Sir Alan William Parker was an English film director, screenwriter and producer. His early career, beginning in his late teens, was spent as a copywriter and director of television advertisements. After about ten years of filming adverts, many of which won awards for creativity, he began screenwriting and directing films.
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Who is Alan Parker?+
Sir Alan William Parker was an English film director, screenwriter and producer. His early career, beginning in his late teens, was spent as a copywriter and director of television advertisements. After about ten years of filming adverts, many of which won awards for creativity, he began screenwriti
What does the name Alan mean?+
The name Alan means "A male given name from the Celtic languages.". It is of English origin.
When was Alan Parker born?+
Alan Parker was born on February 14, 1944.
When did Alan Parker die?+
Alan Parker died in 2020, at approximately 76 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Celtic languages.
The name Alan is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Celtic languages.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alan — February 14, 1944
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Respect.
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The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
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