Oliver Parker

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Oliver Parker (born September 6, 1960 in London ) is a British director , screenwriter , producer and actor .

Life

Parker was born in London to a writer and doctor and a manager for British Rail . He is the brother of actor Nathaniel Parker .

Parker began his career in the film business with small and supporting roles in various film and television productions from 1986. He took on a recurring role in the series Casualty from 1993 to 1994. From the mid-1990s he turned to directing. He made his debut in 1995 with Othello , for which he also wrote the screenplay. Since then he has mainly directed film comedies.

He was nominated for a BAFTA Award in 2000 for his screenplay for his second film as director, A Perfect Husband .

Filmography (selection)

As a director:

As a screenwriter:

  • 1995: Othello
  • 1999: A Perfect Husband (To Ideal Husband)
  • 2002: The Importance of Being Earnest
  • 2006: Fade to Black

As a producer:

  • 2007: The Girls of St. Trinian (St. Trinian's)
  • 2009: The Girls of St. Trinian 2 - On a Treasure Hunt (St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold)

As an actor:

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personal data
SURNAME Parker, Oliver
BRIEF DESCRIPTION British director, screenwriter, producer and actor
DATE OF BIRTH September 6, 1960
PLACE OF BIRTH London , UK