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3 unusual facts about Alan Parker


Lisa Bonet

That year, Bonet accepted the role of Epiphany Proudfoot in the movie Angel Heart opposite Mickey Rourke, directed by Alan Parker.

One of My Turns

Bob Geldof did indeed cut his hand and he can be seen looking at it for a brief second, but director Alan Parker decided not to stop filming until the scene was over, despite Geldof's injury.

Viveka Davis

Discovered at age 11, by Alan Parker in an inner city school in south central Los Angeles, her career spanning 25 years so far has showcased her dynamic talents for drama, comedy, music and dance, won her praise and got the attention of many of the biggest names in Hollywood.


Hanx

The CD reissue has added tracks: "Running Bear" and "White Christmas", both B-sides of their "At The Edge" single; plus a further part of a Jake Burns interview with Alan Parker recorded in 2001.

Lee Hurst

He also fronted ITV's short-lived revival of the entertainment show Saturday Live, which included comedians such as Alan Parker, Urban Warrior and Harry Hill.

The Stars from the Commitments

The Stars From The Commitments is an Irish tribute act based on the fictional band appearing in the 1991 Alan Parker film The Commitments.


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Lydia Dean Pilcher

After receiving an MFA at New York University Graduate Institute of Film and Television in 1983, Pilcher began her career making documentaries and working in the production department of feature films including After Hours (dir: Martin Scorsese); F/X (dir: Robert Mandel); Round Midnight (dir: Bertrand Tavernier); Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (dir: John Hughes); Mississippi Burning (dir: Alan Parker); and Quiz Show (dir: Robert Redford).