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Birth Name: Daniel Boyle

Age: 69, born 20 October 1956

Country of origin: United Kingdom

Height: 5' 10"

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Description: Danny Boyle made his big-screen directorial debut with Shallow Grave but was launched into the spotlight with his next effort, Trainspotting. The film gave audiences a look at drug use among a group of Scotsmen. After a string less-noteworthy films, Boyle returned to acclaim in 2008 with Slumdog Millionaire, which went on to win eight Oscars, and 127 Hours in 2010, which was nominated for six. Director. Born on October 20, 1956, in Manchester, England, as the son of Irish immigrants. Boyle discovered his passion for film at a young age. He attended the University of Wales for a time, but he left to pursue a career in the thea Danny Boyle made his big-screen directorial debut with Shallow Grave but was launched into the spotlight with his next effort, Trainspotting. The film gave audiences a look at drug use among a group of Scotsmen. After a string less-noteworthy films, Boyle returned to acclaim in 2008 with Slumdog Millionaire, which went on to win eight Oscars, and 127 Hours in 2010, which was nominated for six.

Director. Born on October 20, 1956, in Manchester, England, as the son of Irish immigrants. Boyle discovered his passion for film at a young age. He attended the University of Wales for a time, but he left to pursue a career in the theater. During the mid-to-late 1980s, he worked as a director with a number of theatrical companies including the Joint Stock Theatre Company, the Royal Shakespeare Company, and the Royal Court Theatre.

On British television, he directed several movies and a few episodes of the popular Inspector Morse mystery series among other projects. On the big screen, he made his directorial debut with Shallow Grave (1994). The dark comedy featured three roommates—played by Ewan McGregor, Kerry Fox, and Christopher Eccleston—who discover the dead body of their fourth roommate along with a suitcase full of cash. The film proved successful in Britain and earned Boyle more than 14 awards, including a British Academy of Film and Television Arts award for Best Screenplay.

Boyle was launched into the international spotlight with his next effort, Trainspotting (1996), an adaptation of the Irvine Welsh novel. The film, again starring McGregor, brought audiences along for a fascinating look at drug use among a group of economically depressed Scotsmen living in Edinburgh. Janet Maslin of The New York Times described the film as “perversely irresistible” and its characters as “funny, sharp, well-played and fiercely memorable.”

Trainspotting was a huge success, grossing more than $16 million in the U.S. alone and earning an Oscar nomination for Best Writing. Boyle’s next film A Life Less Ordinary (1997) featured McGregor as a fired janitor who wants to reap revenge on his old boss by kidnapping his boss' daughter (played by Cameron Diaz). Meanwhile, two angels—played by Holly Hunter and Delroy Lindo—try to get the mismatched pair to fall in love. As critic Roger Ebert to put it, “the film expends enormous energy to tell a story that is tedious and contrived.”

Moving onto a big budget production, Boyle helmed The Beach (2000), starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The casting of DiCaprio reportedly led to a fallout between Boyle and McGregor, who said he was originally promised the leading part. In the film, DiCaprio plays Richard, a young man who travels to Thailand seeking adventure. He learns of a mysterious island that is supposed to be a true paradise, but he discovers the society there is no utopia. Opening to mixed reviews, the film earned more than $39 million at the box office.

Boyle explored a more sinister world in his post-apocalyptic sci-fi film 28 Days Later (2003). Set in London, the film follows Jim (played by Cillan Murphy) as he struggles to survive after a virus turns most of the city’s residents into violent zombies. Boyle's take on story earned him critical praise, a Saturn award, and more than $85 million at U.S. and U.K. box offices.

Boyle next turned to lighter fare with the family drama, Millions (2004). In the film, a bag of money literally falls from the sky into the hands of a young boy. He and his older brother debate what to do with all of the cash. “I wanted to make something from the perspective of an eight-year-old, when everything’s very simple, colorful, and quick,” Boyle told Esquire.

In 2007, Boyle again ventured into the world of science fiction, with Sunshine. The film told the story of a group of astronauts who travel through space on a mission to repair the sun. Despite some strong performances by its cast, which included Cillan Murphy and Michelle Yeoh, Sunshine quickly disappeared after its release.

With his checkered box office history, many heralded Boyle’s next effort, Slumdog Millionaire (2008), as a comeback movie. The film tells the rags-to-riches tale of a young man (Dev Patel) from the slums of Mumbai, India, who gets a chance to compete on India’s version of the Who Wants to be a Millionaire game show.

Boyle spent nearly a year filming this story in India, and used a mostly local cast. Mixing several genres, Slumdog Millionaire features comedy, romance, and suspense. After its screening at several film festivals, the film received rave reviews. This positive response helped Slumdog Millionaire to become a box office champion, earning more than $100 million at the box office so far. Slumdog Millionaire also won numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe and a Directors Guild of America Award for Boyle. It has been nominated for ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.

Recently, however, the film has been under fire regarding whether its youngest actors were fairly compensated for their work. In response to the criticism, Boyle revealed that the production company paid for the actors' schooling and basic living costs, and even established a college fund for the children.

While he has not lined up his next project, Boyle already expressed some interest in doing “a woman’s story.” He told Peter Bart of Variety that “I have two daughters. My films have been 'guy stories' and I think maybe it’s time to change course.” ... (more)

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1. Trainspotting (1996)

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2. Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

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3. 28 Days Later (2002)

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4. The Beach (2000)

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5. 127 Hours (2011)

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1. The Daily Show (1996)

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2. The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)

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3. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)

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4. Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009)

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5. Top Gear (2002)

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1. 127 Hours (2011)

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1. Side by Side (2012)

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2. Lennon or McCartney (2014)

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3. The Class of '92 (2013)

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4. Madonna/Sir Ian McKellen/Danny Boyle/Lily James/Himesh Patel/Sheryl Crow (2019)

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1. Inspector Morse (1987)

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5. Vacuuming Completely Nude in Paradise (2001) (2001)

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"2020 Rank: #7 2019 Rank: #7 2018 Rank: #9 2017 Rank: #8 2016 Rank: #8 2015 Rank: #10 2014 Rank: #10 2013 Rank: #12 2012 Rank: #13 2011 Rank: #19 2010 Rank: #26 2009 Rank: #21 Shallow Grave (1994) Trainspotting (1996) A Life Less Ordinary (1997) The Beach (2000) 28 Days Later (2002) Millions (2004) Sunshine (2007) Slumdog Millionaire (2008) 127 Hours (2010) Trance (2013) Steve Jobs (2015) T2: Trainspotting (2017) Trust (TV: 2018) Yesterday (2019) No Upcoming Films:"

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"2019 Rank: #7 2018 Rank: #9 2017 Rank: #8 2016 Rank: #8 2015 Rank: #10 2014 Rank: #10 2013 Rank: #12 2012 Rank: #13 2011 Rank: #19 2010 Rank: #26 2009 Rank: #21 Shallow Grave (1994) Trainspotting (1996) A Life Less Ordinary (1997) The Beach (2000) 28 Days Later (2002) Millions (2004) Sunshine (2007) Slumdog Millionaire (2008) 127 Hours (2010) Trance (2013) Steve Jobs (2015) T2: Trainspotting (2017) Trust (TV: 2018) Yesterday (2019) No Upcoming Films: "

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" 2018 Rank: #9 2017 Rank: #8 2016 Rank: #8 2015 Rank: #10 2014 Rank: #10 2013 Rank: #12 2012 Rank: #13 2011 Rank: #19 2010 Rank: #26 2009 Rank: #21 Shallow Grave (1994) Trainspotting (1996) A Life Less Ordinary (1997) The Beach (2000) 28 Days Later (2002) Millions (2004) Sunshine (2007) Slumdog Millionaire (2008) 127 Hours (2010) Trance (2013) Steve Jobs (2015) T2: Trainspotting (2017) Trust (TV: 2018) Upcoming Films: Yesterday (2019) "

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"2017 Rank: #8 2016 Rank: #8 2015 Rank: #10 2014 Rank: #10 2013 Rank: #12 2012 Rank: #13 2011 Rank: #19 2010 Rank: #26 2009 Rank: #21 a. Trainspotting (1996) b. A Life Less Ordinary (1997) c. The Beach (2000) d. 28 Days Later (2002) e. Millions (2004) f. Sunshine (2007) g. Slumdog Millionaire (2008) h. 127 Hours (2010) i. Trance (2013) j. Steve Jobs (2015) k. T2: Trainspotting (2017) l. Trust (TV: 2018) m. Untitled 1960s Musical (2019) n. Bond 25 (2020) "

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Films that Director's Never Got to Make or Wanted (81 person items)

"1996 "Our Friends in the North (TV miniseries)" (was originally set to direct it, but decided to focus on films instead of T.V. projects) 1997 "Alien: Resurrection" (passed on it to do "A Life Less Ordinary") 1997 "The Full Monty" (passed on it as he didn't find the script interesting) 1999 "Fight Club" (was asked to direct it, but was busy with "The Beach") 2002 "8 Mile" (asked to direct it, but too busy with "28 Days Later") "

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"2016 Rank: #8 2015 Rank: #10 2014 Rank: #10 2013 Rank: #12 2012 Rank: #13 2011 Rank: #19 2010 Rank: #26 2009 Rank: #21 a. Trainspotting (1996) b. A Life Less Ordinary (1997) c. The Beach (2000) d. 28 Days Later (2002) e. Millions (2004) f. Sunshine (2007) g. Slumdog Millionaire (2008) h. 127 Hours (2010) i. Trance (2013) j. Steve Jobs (2015) k. T2: Trainspotting (2017) l. Trust (TV: 2018) "

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"2015 Rank: #10 2014 Rank: #10 2013 Rank: #12 2012 Rank: #13 2011 Rank: #19 2010 Rank: #26 2009 Rank: #21 a. Trainspotting (1996) b. A Life Less Ordinary (1997) c. The Beach (2000) d. 28 Days Later (2002) e. Millions (2004) f. Sunshine (2007) g. Slumdog Millionaire (2008) h. 127 Hours (2010) i. Trance (2013) j. Steve Jobs (2015) k. Porno (2017) "

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"British Major Works: Trainspotting (1996) Slumdog Millionaire (2008) 28 Days Later... (2002) • Director, Producer, Theatre director, Writer. • * Written only 127 Hours"

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