Gary Parker

Writer, Director, Producer

An Emmy-winning writer-producer, he has created and developed documentary content for major networks including PBS, National Geographic, Discovery, History, Animal Planet, and Smithsonian. Over his career, he has worked on hundreds of films across five continents.

During his time with Discovery Networks, he served as a script doctor, helping shape and refine documentaries to improve narrative clarity and audience engagement.

His work focuses on crafting compelling stories from real-world material, with experience spanning both documentary filmmaking and scripted adaptation. He has also developed a range of drama projects based on historical events and published works

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • The New Detectives
    The New Detectives9 seasons

Known For

  • Planet Earth
    Planet Earth35 episodes
  • America's National Parks
    America's National Parks1 season
  • X-Ray Earth
    X-Ray Earth3 episodes
  • Super Comet: After The Impact
    Super Comet: After The Impact1 season
  • Sea of Hope: America's Underwater Treasures
    Sea of Hope: America's Underwater Treasures2017
  • Kennedys' Home Movies
    Kennedys' Home Movies2011
  • Shark Men
    Shark Men3 seasons
  • Megacities
    Megacities1 season
  • Secret History of Religion: Doomsday - Book of Revelation
    Secret History of Religion: Doomsday - Book of Revelation2006