Paris Barclay

Born: 1956-06-30

Birthplace: Chicago Heights, Illinois, USA

Biography

Paris Barclay (born June 30, 1956) is an American renowned Emmy-winning director and producer who served as the first African-American and first openly gay President of the Directors Guild of America (DGA) for two terms from 2013 to 2017.

Known For

Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
Hate
The Cherokee Kid
Dead Lawyers
Mama's Boy
The Street Lawyer
The Big Time
Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It
Pedro
America's Dream

Top Movie Credits

Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood Director
Hate Writer
The Cherokee Kid Director
Dead Lawyers Director
Mama's Boy Self
The Street Lawyer Director
The Big Time Director
Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It Writer
Pedro Story
America's Dream Director