Back to peopleParis BarclayKnown forDirectingAge70 yearsPlace of birthChicago Heights, Illinois, USABiographyLife and careerParis Barclay (born June 30, 1956) is an American renowned Emmy-winning director and producer who served as the first African-American and first openly gay President of the Directors Guild of America (DGA) for two terms from 2013 to 2017.Filmography1 filmsAll1Crew1Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood1996Director