Alan Parker

British filmmaker (1944–2020)
Person human Q271284
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Alan Parker

Summary

Alan Parker is a human[1]. Born in Islington[2], he… he was born on February 14, 1944[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on July 31, 2020[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film director[8], film actor[9], and film editor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,319 views/month, #6,400 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alan Parker's place of birth was Islington[2].
  • Alan Parker died in London[4].
  • Alan Parker was born on February 14, 1944[3].
  • Alan Parker died on July 31, 2020[5].
  • Alan Parker held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Alan Parker worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Alan Parker's professions included film producer[7].
  • Alan Parker's professions included film director[8].
  • Alan Parker worked as a film actor[9].
  • Alan Parker worked as a film editor[10].
  • Alan Parker's professions included director[13].
  • Alan Parker was educated at Dame Alice Owen's School[14].
  • Alan Parker received the Officer of Arts and Letters[15].
  • Alan Parker received the National Board of Review Award for Best Film[16].
  • Alan Parker received the BAFTA Award for Best Direction[17].
  • Alan Parker received the BAFTA Award for Best Direction[18].
  • Alan Parker received the BAFTA Fellowship[19].
  • Alan Parker received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20].
  • Alan Parker is recorded as male[21].
  • Alan Parker's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Alan Parker's Commons category is recorded as Alan Parker[23].
  • Alan Parker's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[24].
  • Alan Parker's family name is recorded as Parker[25].
  • Alan Parker's given name is recorded as Alan[26].
  • Alan Parker's given name is recorded as William[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Islington[2], Alan Parker… he was born on February 14, 1944[3].

Education

Alan Parker's education included a stint at Dame Alice Owen's School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film director[8], film actor[9], film editor[10], and director[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of Arts and Letters[15], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; National Board of Review Award for Best Film[16], a class of award[30], in United States[31]; BAFTA Award for Best Direction[17], a class of award[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1968[34]; BAFTA Fellowship[19], an honorary award[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1971[37]; Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], a grade of an order[38], in United Kingdom[39]; and Knight Bachelor[40], a title of honor[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1300[43].

Death and Burial

Alan Parker died on July 31, 2020[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Alan Parker ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,319 views/month, #6,400 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Alan Parker born?

Alan Parker was born in Islington[2].

Where did Alan Parker die?

Alan Parker passed away in London[4].

What did Alan Parker do for work?

Alan Parker worked as screenwriter[6], film producer[7], film director[8], film actor[9], and film editor[10].

Where did Alan Parker go to school?

Alan Parker was educated at Dame Alice Owen's School[14].

What awards did Alan Parker receive?

Honors received include Officer of Arts and Letters[15], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[16], BAFTA Award for Best Direction[17], and BAFTA Award for Best Direction[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Associated Press. Retrieved . apnews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . bafta.org. bafta.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . bafta.org. bafta.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [40] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Associated Press. Retrieved . apnews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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