Danny Boyle

Director, Producer, Actor, Writer, Composer

October 20, 1956 (69 years)
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

  • Slumdog Millionaire
    Slumdog Millionaire2008
  • Trainspotting
    Trainspotting1996
  • 127 Hours
    127 Hours2010
  • 28 Days Later
    28 Days Later2002
  • The Beach
    The Beach2000
  • Sunshine
    Sunshine2007
  • 28 Years Later
    28 Years Later2025
  • Steve Jobs
    Steve Jobs2015
  • 28 Weeks Later
    28 Weeks Later2007
  • T2 Trainspotting
    T2 Trainspotting2017
  • Trance
    Trance2013
  • Shallow Grave
    Shallow Grave1994
  • Battle of the Sexes
    Battle of the Sexes2017
  • Yesterday
    Yesterday2019
  • 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
    28 Years Later: The Bone Temple2026
  • A Life Less Ordinary
    A Life Less Ordinary1997
  • Millions
    Millions2005
  • Pistol
    Pistol6 episodes
  • National Theatre Live: Frankenstein
    National Theatre Live: Frankenstein2011
  • Trust (2018)
    Trust (2018)1 season

Featured Videos

  • Richard Curtis On Working With Danny Boyle
    Richard Curtis On Working With Danny BoyleYesterdayMay 30, 2019
  • Danny Boyle On A World Without The Beatles
    Danny Boyle On A World Without The BeatlesYesterdayMay 30, 2019
  • Mark Tildesley On Danny Boyle's Physical Approach To The Sets
    Mark Tildesley On Danny Boyle's Physical Approach To The SetsT2 TrainspottingMar 6, 2017
  • Danny Boyle On What The Film Is About
    Danny Boyle On What The Film Is AboutT2 TrainspottingMar 6, 2017
  • Danny Boyle (Vignette)
    Danny Boyle (Vignette)T2 TrainspottingJan 21, 2017
  • Danny Boyle On Reading The Script And Wanting To Make The Film
    Danny Boyle On Reading The Script And Wanting To Make The FilmSteve JobsSep 28, 2015
  • Danny Boyle
    Danny BoyleTranceMar 18, 2013
  • Featurette (Zero G With Danny Boyle)
    Featurette (Zero G With Danny Boyle)SunshineJun 6, 2009

Filmography

2026
2025
2022
Pistol · as Executive Producer
2021
Creation Stories · as Executive Producer
2019
2018
Trust (2018) · as Executive Producer
2017
2017
2017
2015
2014
Babylon (2014) · as Executive Producer
2013
2010
2007
28 Weeks Later · as Executive Producer
1997
Twin Town · as Executive Producer
1989
1989
1987
1987

2002
28 Days Later · as Infected Running Across Minefield
1992

2023
Choose Irvine · as Self (archive Footage)
2023
Beau Geste · as Self
2021
2018
2017
The Alternativity · as Himself
2016
Quotidien · as Self - Guest
2015
2015
The New Screen Savers · as Self - Guest
2015
Jai Ho · as Self
2014
2014
Kino+ · as Self
2013
The Class of '92 · as Self
2013
2013
2012
Side by Side · as Self
2012
Larry King Now · as Self - Guest
2012
Urgant Show · as Self - Guest
2012
CBS Mornings · as Self
2011
The Jonathan Ross Show · as Self - Guest
2011
2011
2010
Ryan Hollinger · as Self
2009
2009
C à Vous · as Self
2009
2009
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon · as Self - Guest
2009
The 81st Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Winner
2009
2009
2009
2009 Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Winner
2009
2008
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2006
2006
The ONE Show · as Self - Guest
2005
2004
2004
The Culture Show · as Self
2004
Tavis Smiley · as Self - Guest
2002
Top Gear · as Self
2002
HypaSpace · as Self
2002
Last Call with Carson Daly · as Self - Guest
2001
2000
BBC Breakfast · as Self - Director
1996
The Daily Show · as Self - Guest
1996
1995
At Sundance · as Self
1994
WGN Morning News · as Self
1992
BBC Weekend News · as Self - Interviewee (film-Maker And Organiser Of Beach Tributes To The Fallen Of Ww1)
1991
Movie Days · as Self - Interviewee
1991
Charlie Rose · as Self - Guest
1988
This Morning · as Self - Interviewee
1987
NPA · as Self
1986
The Oprah Winfrey Show · as Self - Guest
1985
Larry King Live · as Self - Guest
1980
Granada Reports · as Self - Director
1978
1975
Arena (1975) · as Self
1975
Good Morning America · as Self - Guest
1971
Film · as Self - Interviewee
1968
60 Minutes · as Self
1952
Today · as Self - Guest

1997
A Life Less Ordinary · as Original Music Composer