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Alan Parker is an English filmmaker and producer who has directed some of the most successful films of the past four decades. He is best known for his films Midnight Express (1978), Fame (1980), Mississippi Burning (1988), The Commitments (1991), Evita (1996), and Angela's Ashes (1999). Parker was born in Islington, London, England, on 14 February 1944. He attended the Royal College of Art in London, where he studied graphic design and illustration. After graduating, he worked as a copywriter for an advertising agency before becoming a director of television commercials. In 1976, Parker made his feature film debut with Bugsy Malone, a musical gangster comedy starring Jodie Foster and Scott Baio. The film was a success and earned Parker a BAFTA Award for Best Direction. In 1978, Parker directed Midnight Express, a drama based on the true story of an American student who is arrested and sentenced to a Turkish prison for drug smuggling. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning Parker an Academy Award nomination for Best Director. In 1980, Parker directed Fame, a musical drama about the lives of students at the New York High School of Performing Arts. The film was a box office hit and earned Parker a second Academy Award nomination for Best Director. In 1988, Parker directed Mississippi Burning, a drama about the investigation into the disappearance of three civil rights activists in Mississippi in 1964. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning Parker an Academy Award for Best Director. In 1991, Parker directed The Commitments, a musical comedy about a group of working-class Irish musicians who form a soul band. The film was a box office hit and earned Parker a BAFTA Award for Best Direction. In 1996, Parker directed Evita, a musical drama about the life of Argentine First Lady Eva Perón. The film was a box office hit and earned Parker a third Academy Award nomination for Best Director. In 1999, Parker directed Angela's Ashes, a drama based on the memoir of the same name by Frank McCourt. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning Parker a fourth Academy Award nomination for Best Director. Parker has also directed a number of other successful films, including Pink Floyd – The Wall (1982), The Life of David Gale (2003), and The Damned United (2009). As of 2021, Alan Parker's net worth is estimated to be $50 million.
Popular As | Alan William Parker |
Occupation | director,writer,soundtrack |
Age | 76 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Born | 14 February, 1944 |
Birthday | 14 February |
Birthplace | Islington, London, England |
Date of death | July 31, 2020 |
Died Place | London, England |
Nationality | United Kingdom |
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Alan Parker Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Alan Parker's Wife?
His wife is Annie Inglis (m. 1966-1992) Lisa Moran
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Parents | Not Available |
Wife | Annie Inglis (m. 1966-1992) Lisa Moran |
Sibling | Not Available |
Children | 5, including Nathan |
Alan Parker Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Alan Parker worth at the age of 76 years old? Alan Parker’s income source is mostly from being a successful Director. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Alan Parker's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
House | Not Available |
Cars | Not Available |
Source of Income | Director |
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