Danny Boyle

9 films · 1996 to 2026

Born 20 October 1956, Manchester, England, UK

Daniel Francis Boyle is an English film director and producer. He has been described by the British Film Institute as "one of the liveliest and most unpredictable of British directors, adept at shifting genres and bringing a personal quality to whatever he tackles". He has received various accolades including an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. His debut film was Shallow Grave (1994), followed by Trainspotting (1996), the former of which earned the BAFTA Award for Best British Film. Boyle directed the drama Slumdog Millionaire (2008), which earned him the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and Golden Globe Award for Best Director. He was further Oscar-nominated for the survival drama 127 Hours (2010).

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