Danny Boyle

**Danny Francis Boyle**, known for his captivating work as an English director and producer, was born on 20 October 1956, in Radcliffe, Lancashire, England. Known for his works on a variety of films including *Shallow Grave (1994)*, *Trainspotting (1996)*, *T2 Trainspotting (2017)*, *The Beach (2000)*, *28 Days Later (2002)*, *Slumdog Millionaire (2008)*, *127 Hours (2010)*, *Steve Jobs (2015)*, and *Yesterday (2019)*. His debut film, *Shallow Grave*, won the BAFTA Award for Best British Film and *Trainspotting* was ranked the 10th greatest British film of the 20th century. Boyle's 2008 film *Slumdog Millionaire* was the most successful British film of the decade, nominated for ten Academy Awards and winning eight, including the Academy Award for Best Director. Boyle was the artistic director for *Isles of Wonder*, the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics. Born to Irish parents, Frank and Annie Boyle from County Galway, Boyle now describes himself as a 'spiritual atheist,' although he was brought up in a working-class Catholic family. Boyle early career kick-started at the Joint Stock Theatre Company proceeding to the Royal Court Theatre in 1982. In 1987, Boyle started working in television as a producer for BBC Northern Ireland where he produced several films and TV shows. With a strong interest in music and the performing arts, Boyle also directed a dance adaptation of The Matrix, titled 'Free Your Mind.' Regarded as an essential figure in British cinema, his wide range of filmography highlights his talent and diversity in tackling various film genres domestically and internationally.