Martin Parr

Martin Parr (born 23 May 1952) is a British documentary photographer,photojournalist and photobook collector. He is known for his photographic projects that take an intimate, satirical and anthropological look at aspects of modern life, in particular documenting the social classes of England, and more broadly the wealth of the Western world. His major projects have been rural communities (1975–82), The Last Resort (1983–85), The Cost of Living (1987–89), Small World (1987–94) and Common Sense (1995–99).

Since 1994, Parr has been a member of Magnum Photos. He has had around 40 solo photobooks published, and has featured in around 80 exhibitions worldwide – including the international touring exhibition ParrWorld, and a retrospective at the Barbican Arts Centre, London, in 2002.

Life and career

Personal life

Born in Epsom, Surrey, Parr wanted to become a documentary photographer from the age of fourteen. He cites his grandfather, George Parr, an amateur photographer and fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, as an early influence. He married Susan Mitchell and they have one child, Ellen Parr (born 1986).

Martin Parr (actor)

Martin Parr (born 1970) is a British actor and director, best known for his theatre work in the UK.

Life and career

Parr trained as an actor and his work includes the West End productions of Woman In Mind, with Janie Dee, directed by Alan Ayckbourn at the Vaudeville Theatre,Maddie directed by Martin Connor, Time and the Conways with Penelope Keith and Pygmalion with Roy Marsden. His other theatre work includes most repertory theatres in the UK. Parr also made several guest appearances for the BBC including Tchaikovsky, Casualty and Doctors and toured the US several times.

Direction includes a production of Milton's Comus for the London Handel Festival, significant work at the Rose Theatre, London, the Casa Da Música in Porto, Ambronnay Festival in France, Handel House in London, and has worked on contemporary and classic texts, musical theatre, opera and staged oratorios. His work has also involved working with students at RADA and the Central School of Speech and Drama.