Danny Boyle
Directing
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Danny Boyle
Filmography
Acting (20)
2023
imagine... The Factory: Made in Manchesteras Self - interviewed guest
2023
Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welshas Self (archive footage)
7.0
2017
The Alternativityas Himself
6.8
2015
5.0
2014
Jai Hoas Self
6.0
2013
The Class of ‘92as Self
7.1
2013
5.2
2013
Danny Boyle: Retrospectiveas Self
2012
Frankenstein: A Modern Mythas Self
7.0
2012
Side by Sideas Self
7.3
2011
127 Hours: An extraordinary viewas Self - interviewed guest
2008
Memories of "Trainspotting"as Self
2007
2003
6.7
2000
Alan Clarke: His Own Manas Narrator (Voice)
8.0
1995
At Sundanceas Self
5.8
Production & Directing (52)
2026
InkDirector
2026
InkProducer
2026
Southbank at 75: You Are HereDirector
2026
28 Years Later: The Bone TempleProducer
7.1
2025
28 Years LaterProducer
6.6
2025
28 Years LaterDirector
6.6
2023
Free Your Mind: The Matrix NowDirector
4.0
2021
Creation StoriesExecutive Producer
6.0
2019
YesterdayDirector
6.7
2019
YesterdayProducer
6.7
2017
Battle of the SexesProducer
6.7
2017
T2 TrainspottingDirector
6.9
2017
T2 TrainspottingProducer
6.9
2015
Steve JobsDirector
6.8
2015
Steve JobsProducer
6.8
2013
TranceProducer
6.6
2013
TranceDirector
6.6
7.8
2012
Happy and GloriousDirector
6.6
2011
7.7
2010
127 HoursProducer
7.1
2010
127 HoursDirector
7.1
2010
127 HoursScreenplay
7.1
2008
Slumdog MillionaireDirector
7.7
2008
Alien Love TriangleDirector
6.7
2007
28 Weeks LaterExecutive Producer
6.6
2007
SunshineDirector
7.0
2005
MillionsDirector
6.4
2002
28 Days LaterDirector
7.2
2001
5.3
2001
StrumpetDirector
5.1
2000
The BeachDirector
6.5
1997
A Life Less OrdinaryOriginal Music Composer
6.2
1997
A Life Less OrdinaryDirector
6.2
1997
Twin TownExecutive Producer
6.2
1996
TrainspottingDirector
8.0
1994
Shallow GraveDirector
7.0
1993
Not Even God Is Wise EnoughDirector
1991
Arise and Go NowDirector
1989
The NightwatchDirector
5.2
1989
The Hen HouseDirector
9.0
1989
MonkeysProducer
7.0
1989
MonkeysDirector
7.0
1989
ElephantProducer
6.5
1987
The Rockingham ShootProducer
1987
The Venus de Milo InsteadDirector
9.0
1987
ScoutDirector
8.0
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AntarcticaDirector
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AntarcticaScreenplay
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28 Years Later: Part IIIProducer
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28 Years Later: Part IIIDirector