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

Top Movie Credits

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