Ol Parker: Ol Parker. Writer: Now Is Good. Ol Parker was born on 2 June 1969 in London, England, UK. He is a writer and director, known for Now Is Good (2012), Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011). He has been married to Thandiwe Newton since 11 July 1998. They have three children.