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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
11 Photos. 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). More at IMDbPro.
- Director, Actor, Producer
- September 6, 1960
- 2 min
Oliver Parker. Highest Rated: 88% Emily (2022) Lowest Rated: 8% Payback Season (2012) Birthday: Sep 6, 1960. Birthplace: London, England, UK. Born to English aristocracy (railroad executive Sir...
Tomatometer®Audience ScoreTitleCredit86%85%Director88%84%Executive Producer54%57%Director31%36%Director- September 6, 1960
Jun 21, 2002 · The Importance of Being Earnest: Directed by Oliver Parker. With Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Frances O'Connor, Reese Witherspoon. In 1890s London, two friends use the same pseudonym ("Ernest") for their on-the-sly activities.
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- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Oliver Parker
- 2002-06-21
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.
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- Drama
- Oliver Parker
- 2023-10-06
Director Oliver Parker who spoke to Sky HISTORY about the film, explained that though there is a lot of fun and laughter in the film, it is not the comedy caper, some might expect. ‘There's a lot of deep, deep feeling', Parker recalls. 'There's a minefield there. It could be a bit cheesy and a bit too feel-good.
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.