Danny Boyle

Danny Boyle

Actor · Director · Producer · Writer

Manchester, England, UK
October 20, 1956

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.

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Representative Works

28 Years Later
28 Years Later
6.6
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
7.1
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28 Days Later
28 Days Later
7.2
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28 Weeks Later
28 Weeks Later
6.6
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Trainspotting
Trainspotting
8.0
/ English
Slumdog Millionaire
Slumdog Millionaire
7.7
/ English
127 Hours
127 Hours
7.1
/ English
Sunshine
Sunshine
7.0
/ English
Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs
6.8
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The Beach
The Beach
6.5
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Yesterday
Yesterday
6.7
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Shallow Grave
Shallow Grave
7.0
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

28 Years Later
2025Nominee

Best Picture

28 Years Later

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
2026Nominee

Best Picture

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

28 Days Later
2002Nominee

Best Director

28 Days Later

Career Highlights

28 Weeks Later
2007Highlight

Best Picture

28 Weeks Later

Trainspotting
1996Highlight

Best Director

Trainspotting

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