About Gordon Parks, Jr.
Lived 1934 – 1979 (aged 44). Gordon Parks, Jr. was an American film director and director.
Gordon Roger Parks Jr. (December 7, 1934 – April 3, 1979) was an American film director, best known for the 1972 film Super Fly.
Life and career Parks was born to Sally Alvis and photographer and director Gordon Parks in Minneapolis in 1934. He was 44 years old.
Filmography Super Fly (1972) Three the Hard Way (1974) Thomasine & Bushrod (1974) Aaron Loves Angela (1975) The Bushtrackers (1980) (started filming 1979 as Revenge; Gary Strieker finished)
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Who was Gordon Parks, Jr.?
American film director (1934–1979)
When was Gordon Parks, Jr. born?
Gordon Parks, Jr. was born on 7 December 1934 in Minneapolis.
When did Gordon Parks, Jr. die?
Gordon Parks, Jr. died on 3 April 1979 in Nairobi.
What was Gordon Parks, Jr.'s occupation?
Gordon Parks, Jr. was a film director and director.
What nationality was Gordon Parks, Jr.?
Gordon Parks, Jr. was American.
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