Gordon Parks

Born: 1912-11-30

Birthplace: Fort Scott, Kansas, United States

Biography

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Gordon Roger Alexander Buchanan Parks (November 30, 1912 – March 7, 2006) was a groundbreaking American photographer, musician, poet, novelist, journalist, activist and film director. He is best remembered for his photo essays for Life magazine and as the director of the 1971 film Shaft.

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Known For

Shaft
Shaft
Leadbelly
Shaft's Big Score!
BaadAsssss Cinema
Soul in Cinema: Filming 'Shaft' on Location
Martin
Solomon Northup's Odyssey
The Learning Tree
Flavio

Top Movie Credits

Shaft Lenox Lounge Patron
Shaft Director
Leadbelly Director
Shaft's Big Score! Original Music Composer
Martin Writer
Solomon Northup's Odyssey Original Music Composer
The Learning Tree Original Music Composer
Flavio Still Photographer