Gordon Parks Jr.

Born: 1934-12-07

Died: 1979-04-03

Known For: Directing

Biography

Gordon Roger Parks, Jr. (December 7, 1934 – April 3, 1979) was an American film director best known for the film Super Fly. Parks was the son of Sally Alvis and late photographer and director Gordon Parks. The younger Parks followed in his father's footsteps after his father had success with the blaxploitation hit Shaft. He was killed with three others when their small airplane crashed on takeoff near Nairobi, Kenya.

Filmography

2021

The World of Piri Thomas ... (Additional Photography)

1975

Aaron Loves Angela as Uncredited

1974

Three the Hard Way ... (Director)
Thomasine & Bushrod ... (Director)

1972

The Godfather ... (Still Photographer)
Super Fly ... (Director)

1969

The Learning Tree ... (Assistant Camera)
My Father: Gordon Parks as Self - Narrator (voice)