Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Director
Occupations
Television producer, Artistic director, Writer, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Saturday)
Birthplace
Manchester, England, UK
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Education
Bangor University, Cardinal Newman Catholic High School, Thornleigh Salesian College
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (דָּנִיֵּאל)
Popularity
Tier A -- 136,785 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
Directed first film at age 39
Year context
Born in 1956 -- Suez Crisis; Hungarian Revolution; Dwight D. Eisenhower was US president
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Career
Career spanning 37 years (1989-2026)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Monkey
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
47
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Filmography (18)
AWARDS (10)
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European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film
2009
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BAFTA Award for Best Direction
2009
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Academy Award for Best Director
2009
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BAFTA Award for Best Direction
2009
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Danny Boyle?
Danny Boyle is 69 years old, born on .
Where was Danny Boyle born?
Danny Boyle was born in Manchester, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Danny Boyle been in?
Danny Boyle has 18 credits in our database. Notable titles include 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026), 28 Years Later (2025), Pistol (2022), Yesterday (2019), Trust (2018).
What is Danny Boyle known for?
Danny Boyle is primarily known as a director. 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,…
Where can I find more information about Danny Boyle?
You can find more about Danny Boyle on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
