Danny Boyle

Danny Boyle

68 · Born: Oct 20, 1956

Personal Details

BornOct 20, 1956 Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Parents
  • Annie Boyle
  • Frank Boyle

Biography

Daniel Francis Boyle, a renowned British filmmaker, producer, and writer, hails from Radcliffe, a charming town in Greater Manchester. His impressive repertoire of works has left an indelible mark on the film industry, with notable credits including the critically acclaimed 28 Days Later, 127 Hours, Trainspotting, T2 Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire, Millions, Shallow Grave, The Beach, Yesterday, and Steve Jobs.

Boyle's magnum opus, Slumdog Millionaire, earned him widespread recognition and accolades, including numerous awards for his exceptional direction. This cinematic masterpiece tells the poignant story of Jamal Malik, a young man from the streets of Mumbai who finds himself on the cusp of winning a life-changing sum on the Indian version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire."

On the personal front, Boyle was in a long-term relationship with Gail Stevens, with whom he shared a loving partnership. Together, they welcomed three children into their family, filling their lives with joy, love, and a deep sense of fulfillment.

Career

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2016
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2000
Alan Clarke: His Own Man
Alan Clarke: His Own Man as Narrator (Voice)
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2023
{"id":127811,"title":"The Alternativity","year":"2017","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-alternativity","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_127811.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_127811.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
{"id":145055,"title":"Jai Ho","year":"2014","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jai-ho-2015","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_145055.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_145055.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":10924,"title":"The Class of '92","year":"2013","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-class-of-92","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10924.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10924.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
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2012
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{"id":718,"title":"The Daily Show","year":2012,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-daily-show","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2tv7hkqbdt4g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2tv7hkqbdt4g.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":268242,"title":"Pure Rage: The Making of '28 Days Later'","year":"2003","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pure-rage-the-making-of-28-days-later","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_268242.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_268242.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":157513,"title":"At Sundance","year":"1995","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/at-sundance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157513.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157513.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
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2025
28 Years Later
28 Years Later as Director
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2023
{"id":137621,"title":"Yesterday","year":"2019","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/yesterday-2019","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/oogngft5tjk0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/oogngft5tjk0.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Yesterday
Yesterday as Director
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2017
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2015
Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs as Director
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2013
Trance
Trance as Director
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2012
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{"id":90602,"title":"National Theatre Live: Frankenstein","year":"2011","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/national-theatre-live-frankenstein","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_90602.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_90602.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
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2010
127 Hours
127 Hours as Director, Screenplay
{"id":239,"title":"Slumdog Millionaire","year":"2008","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/slumdog-millionaire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6309vdas0hu0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6309vdas0hu0.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
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{"id":3309,"title":"Sunshine","year":"2007","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sunshine","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6duhln2uk5n0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6duhln2uk5n0.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Sunshine
Sunshine as Director
{"id":16707,"title":"Millions","year":"2004","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/millions","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7nsn99t1vrd0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7nsn99t1vrd0.jpg"},"released":1}
2004
Millions
Millions as Director
{"id":446,"title":"28 Days Later","year":"2002","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/28-days-later","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2s5rstg29bs0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2s5rstg29bs0.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
28 Days Later
28 Days Later as Director
{"id":154317,"title":"Strumpet","year":"2001","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/strumpet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_154317.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_154317.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Strumpet
Strumpet as Director
{"id":54055,"title":"Vacuuming Completely Nude in Paradise","year":"2001","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vacuuming-completely-nude-in-paradise","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_54055.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_54055.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":3084,"title":"The Beach","year":"2000","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-beach","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5eo6lr81rrr0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5eo6lr81rrr0.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
The Beach
The Beach as Director
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1997
{"id":2272,"title":"Trainspotting","year":"1996","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/trainspotting","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/708tb8ncps80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/708tb8ncps80.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Trainspotting
Trainspotting as Director
{"id":12798,"title":"Shallow Grave","year":"1994","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shallow-grave","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2mrp9mqeid5g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2mrp9mqeid5g.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Shallow Grave
Shallow Grave as Director
{"id":160228,"title":"The Nightwatch","year":"1989","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-nightwatch","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160228.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160228.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
The Nightwatch
The Nightwatch as Director
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2014
Babylon
Babylon as Creator