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Albert Parker | |
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Born | New York City, US | May 11, 1885
Died | August 10, 1974 89) London, England | (aged
Occupation | Film director |
Years active | 1917–1938 |
Spouse |
Albert Parker (May 11, 1885 – August 10, 1974) was an American film director, producer, screenwriter and actor. He directed 36 films between 1917 and 1938. In the early 1930s Parker left Hollywood for England where he continued to direct films and also opened an actors' agency office. One of his later clients in the 1960s was actress Helen Mirren. He was born in New York, USA, and died in London, England.
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