Gordon Parry (film director)

Gordon Parry (24 July 1908 – 6 May 1981) was a British film director and producer.

Gordon Parry
Born(1908-07-24)24 July 1908
Died6 May 1981(1981-05-06) (aged 72)
Occupation(s)Film director and producer
Children2, including Natasha
RelativesIrina Brook (granddaughter)
Simon Brook (grandson)

Early life

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He was born in Aintree, Liverpool, on 24 July 1908.

Career

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He worked on the crew of such films as Strictly Illegal (1935) and was a key member of the team at Two Cities Films.

He directed his first film Bond Street in 1948. He died on 6 May 1981.[1][2]

Personal life

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He had 2 daughters, the actress Natasha Parry, who was married to the director Peter Brook, and Nina.

Selected filmography

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Non director

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As director

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References

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  1. ^ BFI | Film & TV Database | PARRY, Gordon. Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
  2. ^ Round the British Studios WITH Mepean, Edith. Picture Show; London Vol. 57, Iss. 1496, (1 Dec 1951): 11.
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