Danny Boyle
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.
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- 1956-10-20 · Manchester, England, UK
Known for
- Slumdog Millionaire (2008) — Director
- Trainspotting (1996) — Director
- 28 Days Later (2002) — Director
- 127 Hours (2010) — Producer
- 28 Weeks Later (2007) — Executive Producer
- The Beach (2000) — Director
- Sunshine (2007) — Director
- Steve Jobs (2015) — Director
- Yesterday (2019) — Director
- T2 Trainspotting (2017) — Director
- 28 Years Later (2025) — Producer
- Trance (2013) — Director
- Battle of the Sexes (2017) — Producer
- 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026) — Producer
- Shallow Grave (1994) — Director
- Top Gear (2002) — Self