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Russ Parr Biography
Birth Name:Russell Dean Parr
Birth Place:California, United States
Profession Director, Writer, Producer, Actor
Fast Facts
- Won the American Black Film Festival Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature in 2012
- In 2012, he won the American Black Film Festival Award for Best Director
- Won the 2011 African American Film Critics Association Seal of Approval
- 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