Ol Parker

Oliver Parker (born 1969), professionally known as Ol Parker, is an English film director, screenwriter, and producer. He wrote and directed the 2018 musical film Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.

Not to be confused with Oliver Parker.
Ol Parker
Born
Oliver Parker

1969 (age 51–52)
London, England
Occupation
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
  • producer
Years active1995–present
Spouse(s)
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(m. after 1998)​
Children3, including Nico Parker

Biography

Parker was born in London, England. His directing credits include Imagine Me & You (2005) and Now Is Good (2012). He wrote the screenplay for Imagine Me & You (2005), The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) and The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015), and wrote and directed the musical sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018).[1]

Personal life

He married English actress Thandie Newton in 1998, and they have three children: daughters Ripley (b. 2000) and Nico (b. 2004), and son Booker Jombe (b. 2014).[2][3]

References
  1. Kroll, Justin (2017-05-19). "'Mamma Mia' Sequel Gets Release Date, Director at Universal". Variety. Retrieved 2017-12-24.
  2. Eggenberger, Nicole (5 March 2014). "Thandie Newton welcomes baby boy Booker Jombe Parker in home birth". Us Weekly. Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  3. Rivera, Zayda (6 March 2014). "Thandie Newton, husband Ol Parker welcome son Booker Jombe Parker in home birth". New York Daily News.


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