Search results
Oliver Parker (born 6 September 1960) is a British film director, screenwriter, and former actor. He is known for writing and directing the film adaptations of Shakespeare 's Othello (1995) and Wilde 's The Importance of Being Earnest (2002), and for his role as Peloquin in the cult film Nightbreed (1990).
- English
- 1987–present
- Screenwriter, director, producer, actor
Oliver Parker. Director: Johnny English Reborn. Oliver Parker was born on 6 September 1960 in London, England, UK. He is a director and actor, known for Johnny English Reborn (2011), Othello (1995) and The Importance of Being Earnest (2002).
- Director, Actor, Producer
- September 6, 1960
- 2 min
Oliver Parker is a London-born filmmaker who has adapted works by Shakespeare, Wilde, and others. He is known for his lush and daring interpretations of literary classics, such as "Othello", "An Ideal Husband", and "Dorian Gray".
Tomatometer®Audience ScoreTitleCredit86%85%Director88%84%Executive Producer54%57%Director31%36%Director- September 6, 1960
People also ask
Who is Oliver Parker?
Who is Oliver Park?
Who is Parker & Parker?
Oliver Parker is a British director and actor, known for comedy films such as Johnny English Reborn and The Importance of Being Earnest. He has also directed his family members, including his father, brother and daughter, in various projects.
- September 6, 1960
Oct 6, 2023 · The Great Escaper: Directed by Oliver Parker. With Michael Caine, Graeme Dalling, Myles Olofin, Daniel Hayde. Bernard Jordan escapes from his care home to attend the 70th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings in France.
- (135)
- Drama
- Oliver Parker
- 2023-10-06
Director Oliver Parker talks about his new film based on the true story of Bernard Jordan, who escaped from his care home to join D-Day veterans in Normandy. He praises Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson for their performances and the script by William Ivory.
Oct 19, 2023 · British film director Oliver Parker discusses the recent WWII biopic with Help for Heroes veterans. The Great Escaper tells the story of Bernard Jordan (portrayed by Michael Caine), who in 2014 made global headlines when he made a “great escape” from his care home to commemorate the 70 th anniversary of the D-Day Landings in Normandy.