Danny Boyle

Danny Boyle

Directing

Born October 20, 1956 · Manchester, England, UK

39 films as director · Active 1986–2026

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…

Known for

The Graham Norton Show

The Graham Norton Show

2007

Quotidien

Quotidien

2016

Top Gear

Top Gear

2002

60 Minutes

60 Minutes

1968

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

2015

Konbini Vidéo Club

Konbini Vidéo Club

2018

British Film Forever

British Film Forever

2007

Directed(39)

Ink

Southbank at 75: You Are Here

2026Southbank at 75: You Are Here

28 Years Later

202528 Years Later★ 6.6

Free Your Mind: The Matrix Now

2023Free Your Mind: The Matrix Now★ 4.0

Yesterday

2019Yesterday★ 6.7

T2 Trainspotting

2017T2 Trainspotting★ 6.9

Steve Jobs

2015Steve Jobs★ 6.8

Trance

2013Trance★ 6.6

London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder

2012London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder★ 7.7

Happy and Glorious

2012Happy and Glorious★ 6.6

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein

2011National Theatre Live: Frankenstein★ 7.7

127 Hours

2010127 Hours★ 7.1

Slumdog Millionaire

2008Slumdog Millionaire★ 7.7

Alien Love Triangle

2008Alien Love Triangle★ 6.7

Sunshine

2007Sunshine★ 7.0

Millions

2005Millions★ 6.4

28 Days Later

200228 Days Later★ 7.2

Vacuuming Completely Nude in Paradise

2001Vacuuming Completely Nude in Paradise★ 5.3

Strumpet

2001Strumpet★ 5.1

The Beach

2000The Beach★ 6.5

A Life Less Ordinary

1997A Life Less Ordinary★ 6.2

Trainspotting

1996Trainspotting★ 8.0

Shallow Grave

1994Shallow Grave★ 7.0

1993Not Even God Is Wise Enough

Arise and Go Now

1991Arise and Go Now

The Nightwatch

1989The Nightwatch★ 5.2

The Hen House

1989The Hen House★ 9.0

Monkeys

1989Monkeys★ 7.0

1987Scout★ 8.0

1987The Venus de Milo Instead★ 9.0

Acting(29)

2023imagine... The Factory: Made in ManchesterSelf - interviewed guest

2023Beyond Trainspotting: The World of Irvine WelshSelf (archive footage)

2023Off the Rails: The Making of “Trainspotting

2019Pass the Warning: Reflecting on Nic Roeg's MasterpieceSelf

2018Konbini Vidéo ClubSelf

2017The AlternativityHimself

2016QuotidienSelf - Guest

2016One Night In 2012

2015Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterSelf

2015Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...Self

2015The New Screen SaversSelf - Guest

2013The Class of ‘92Self

2013Tubular Bells: The Mike Oldfield StorySelf

2013Danny Boyle: RetrospectiveSelf

2012Frankenstein: A Modern MythSelf

2012Side by SideSelf

2009Live from Studio FiveSelf

2008Memories of "Trainspotting"Self

2007Code Red: The Making of '28 Weeks Later'Self

2007British Film Forever

2007The Graham Norton ShowSelf

2003Pure Rage: The Making of '28 Days Later'Self

2002Top GearSelf

2000Alan Clarke: His Own ManNarrator (Voice)

1995Digging Your Own Grave

1995At SundanceSelf

1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

196860 MinutesSelf