Russ Parr
Birth Name:
Russell Dean Parr
Birth Place:
California, United States
Profession
Director, Writer, Producer, Actor
Fast Facts
- In 2012, he won the American Black Film Festival Award for Best Director
- Won the 2011 African American Film Critics Association Seal of Approval
- Won the American Black Film Festival Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature in 2012
- In 1978, he graduated from California State University with a degree in radio, television and film
- Got his start working as an opening act for comic Joan Rivers
- Is best known for his work as a radio disc jockey
- Produced various parody songs on the music label Ruthless Records
Awards
- 2012Grand Jury Prize - Best Director:Winner
- 2012Grand Jury Prize - Best Narrative Feature:Winner
- 2015Black Reel - Outstanding Director, TV Movie or Mini-Series:Nominated
- 2020Image Award - Outstanding Directing in a Motion Picture (Television):Nominated