Danny Boyle
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- October 20, 1956 in Manchester, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1968–2026 (59 Years)
- Total Credits
- 91 credits in database
Biography
Danny Boyle is a filmmaker and producer born on 20 October 1956 in Manchester, England, UK. He is known for directing films such as Trainspotting, 28 Days Later, Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours, and Steve Jobs. Boyle was the artistic director for Isles of Wonder, the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in London in 2012. This event was widely praised. Boyle is a male, 69 years old, and has directed 75 known credits. He is also known by various names in different languages.
Career overview
Danny Boyle is a British filmmaker and producer. He has worked on a variety of films, including Trainspotting, 28 Days Later, Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours, and Steve Jobs. Boyle's work on Slumdog Millionaire was notable, as the film won several awards. Slumdog Millionaire won the Academy Award for Best Picture, and Boyle received the Academy Award for Best Director in 2009.
Boyle's experience extends beyond film. He was the artistic director for Isles of Wonder, the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in London, which took place in 2012. The ceremony was widely praised. Boyle's work on Isles of Wonder demonstrates his versatility as a filmmaker and his ability to create engaging and memorable events.
Boyle has directed numerous films throughout his career, with a total of 75 known credits. He was born in Manchester, England, on October 20, 1956. Boyle's work has been recognized for its creativity and impact, and he continues to be a prominent figure in the film industry.
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Full Filmography
91 titles- 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) Producer
- Ink (2026) Director
- Ink (2026) Producer
- Southbank at 75: You Are Here (2026) Director
- 28 Years Later (2025) Producer
- 28 Years Later (2025) Director
- Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine Welsh (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Off the Rails: The Making of “Trainspotting (2023)
- Free Your Mind: The Matrix Now (2023) Director
- imagine... The Factory: Made in Manchester (2023) as Self - interviewed guest
- Pistol (2022) Executive Producer
- Pistol (2022) Director
- Creation Stories (2021) Executive Producer
- Yesterday (2019) Director
- Yesterday (2019) Producer
- Pass the Warning: Reflecting on Nic Roeg's Masterpiece (2019) as Self
- Trust (2018) Director
- Trust (2018) Executive Producer
- Vidéo Club (2018) as Self
- T2 Trainspotting (2017) Director
- T2 Trainspotting (2017) Producer
- Battle of the Sexes (2017) Producer
- The Alternativity (2017) as Himself
- Quotidien (2016) as Self - Guest
- One Night In 2012 (2016)
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- Steve Jobs (2015) Director
- Steve Jobs (2015) Producer
- The New Screen Savers (2015) as Self - Guest
- Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time... (2015) as Self
- Babylon (2014) Executive Producer
- Babylon (2014) Creator
- Jai Ho (2014) as Self
- Trance (2013) Producer
- Trance (2013) Director
- The Class of ‘92 (2013) as Self
- Danny Boyle: Retrospective (2013) as Self
- Tubular Bells: The Mike Oldfield Story (2013) as Self
- Side by Side (2012) as Self
- Happy and Glorious (2012) Director
- London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder (2012) Director
- London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder (2012) Writer
- Frankenstein: A Modern Myth (2012) as Self
- National Theatre Live: Frankenstein (2011) Director
- 127 Hours (2010) Producer
- 127 Hours (2010) Director
- 127 Hours (2010) Screenplay
- Live from Studio Five (2009) as Self
- Slumdog Millionaire (2008) Director
- Alien Love Triangle (2008) Director
- Memories of "Trainspotting" (2008) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- 28 Weeks Later (2007) Executive Producer
- Sunshine (2007) Director
- British Film Forever (2007)
- Millions (2005) Director
- The Hollow Men (2005) Director
- Pure Rage: The Making of '28 Days Later' (2003) as Self
- Top Gear (2002) as Self
- 28 Days Later (2002) Director
- Vacuuming Completely Nude in Paradise (2001) Director
- Strumpet (2001) Director
- The Beach (2000) Director
- Alan Clarke: His Own Man (2000) as Narrator (Voice)
- A Life Less Ordinary (1997) Original Music Composer
- A Life Less Ordinary (1997) Director
- Twin Town (1997) Executive Producer
- Trainspotting (1996) Director
- At Sundance (1995) as Self
- Digging Your Own Grave (1995)
- Shallow Grave (1994) Director
- Mr. Wroe's Virgins (1993) Director
- Not Even God Is Wise Enough (1993) Director
- Elephant (1993) Producer
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- For the Greater Good (1991) Director
- Arise and Go Now (1991) Director
- The Nightwatch (1989) Director
- Monkeys (1989) Producer
- Monkeys (1989) Director
- The Hen House (1989) Director
- Inspector Morse (1987) Director
- The Rockingham Shoot (1987) Producer
- The Venus de Milo Instead (1987) Director
- Scout (1987) Director
- ScreenPlay (1986) Director
- 60 Minutes (1968) as Self
- 28 Years Later: Part III Producer
- 28 Years Later: Part III Director
- Antarctica Director
- Antarctica Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Danny Boyle best known for?
Danny Boyle is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026), Ink (2026), Ink (2026), 28 Years Later (2025).
When and where was Danny Boyle born?
Danny Boyle was born on October 20, 1956 in Manchester, England, UK.
How many credits does Danny Boyle have?
Danny Boyle has accumulated over 91 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 2026.
What is Danny Boyle's background in cinema and television?
Danny Boyle is a filmmaker and producer born on 20 October 1956 in Manchester, England, UK. He is known for directing films such as Trainspotting, 28 Days Later, Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours, and Steve Jobs. Boyle was the artistic director for Isles of Wonder, the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in London in ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Top Gear (2002) as Self — aged about 45
- Vidéo Club (2018) as Self — aged about 61
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self — aged about 50
- 60 Minutes (1968) as Self — aged about 11
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self — aged about 58
- Jai Ho (2014) as Self — aged about 57
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