Danny Boyle

Born: 1956-10-20, 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.

Filmography

• The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
• 28 Years Later (2025)
• Inspector Morse (1987)
• 28 Days Later (2002)
• ScreenPlay (1986)
• Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
• Sunshine (2007)
• 127 Hours (2010)
• Steve Jobs (2015)
• The Beach (2000)
• T2 Trainspotting (2017)
• Yesterday (2019)
• British Film Forever (2007)
• Ink (2026)
• Shallow Grave (1994)
• Trance (2013)
• A Life Less Ordinary (1997)
• Millions (2005)
• 28 Years Later: Part III
• National Theatre Live: Frankenstein (2011)
• London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder (2012)
• Alien Love Triangle (2008)
• The Alternativity (2017)
• Vacuuming Completely Nude in Paradise (2001)
• Off the Rails: The Making of “Trainspotting (2023)
• Happy and Glorious (2012)
• Alan Clarke: His Own Man (2000)
• Digging Your Own Grave (1995)
• Free Your Mind: The Matrix Now (2023)
• Strumpet (2001)