Gilbert Parker

Background

Parker, Gilbert Son of Gilbert Parker and Clara Johanna (Rumpp) Albrecht.

Education

Bachelor with distinction, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, 1948; Master of Fine Arts, Fordham University, 1952.

Career

Head foreign rights, play department, Master of Computer Applications Artists, Ltd., New York City, 1954-1962; vice president talent agency, Savan-Levinson-Parker, Inc., New York City, 1962-1965; vice president talent agency, Agency for Performing Arts, New York City, 1965-1969; vice president, head theatre department, Curtis Brown, Ltd., New York City, 1969-1979; senior vice president theatre department, William Morris Agency, New York City, since 1979; vice president, Dramatists Play Svc., Inc., New York City.

Achievements

• Gilbert Parker has been listed as a noteworthy Agent for playwrights and directors by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Society Authors and Representatives (vice president, head dramatic division 1983-1990).

Connections

Father:

Gilbert Parker Albrecht

Mother:

Clara Johanna (Rumpp) Albrecht