Danny Boyle

Born: 1956-10-20

Birthplace: Manchester, England, UK

Biography

Daniel Francis Boyle (born 20 October 1956) is an English filmmaker and producer. He is best known for his work on films such as Trainspotting, 28 Days Later, Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours, and Steve Jobs. In 2009, Slumdog Millionaire won Boyle the Academy Award for Best Director, and the film won Best Picture. In 2012, Boyle was the artistic director for Isles of Wonder, the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in London, which was widely praised.

Known For

28 Years Later
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
28 Days Later
The Beach
28 Weeks Later
Trainspotting
127 Hours
Slumdog Millionaire
T2 Trainspotting
Yesterday

Top Movie Credits

28 Years Later Director
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Producer
28 Days Later Director
The Beach Director
28 Weeks Later Executive Producer
Trainspotting Director
127 Hours Screenplay
Slumdog Millionaire Director
T2 Trainspotting Producer
Yesterday Producer