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

Top Movie Credits

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