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
Dead Lawyers
The Cherokee Kid
The Street Lawyer
The Normal Heart
Hate
Mama's Boy
Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It
The Big Time
America's Dream

Top Movie Credits

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