Prolific director Paris Barclay has been named an honorary life member of the Directors Guild of America.
The life member designation is one of the guild’s highest honors, recognizing his career achievements and leadership in the industry. Barclay, known for directing TV shows ranging from “NYPD Blue” to “Glee” to “Sons of Anarchy,” served as president of DGA from 2014 to 2017.
He has long been a strong champion for nurturing the careers of artists fro underrepresented communities in the entertainment industry. He’s had a trailblazing career of his own that started when he gained attention for directing notable music videos for such artists as LL Cool J, Janet Jackson and Bob Dylan.
“Paris is one of the statesmen of our industry, and his leadership has been transformative – whether on set creating iconic television, at the negotiating table fighting for our members, or as a champion for a fair and equitable world,...
The life member designation is one of the guild’s highest honors, recognizing his career achievements and leadership in the industry. Barclay, known for directing TV shows ranging from “NYPD Blue” to “Glee” to “Sons of Anarchy,” served as president of DGA from 2014 to 2017.
He has long been a strong champion for nurturing the careers of artists fro underrepresented communities in the entertainment industry. He’s had a trailblazing career of his own that started when he gained attention for directing notable music videos for such artists as LL Cool J, Janet Jackson and Bob Dylan.
“Paris is one of the statesmen of our industry, and his leadership has been transformative – whether on set creating iconic television, at the negotiating table fighting for our members, or as a champion for a fair and equitable world,...
- 2/18/2021
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
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