Danny Boyle
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Summary
Danny Boyle was born on October 20, 1956[1], in Radcliffe[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], film producer[5], television producer[6], and artistic director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.37% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26,337 views/month, #3,655 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Occupation: director[10], producer[11], writer[12], film screenwriter[13]
- Educated at: Bangor University[14], Thornleigh Salesian College[15], Cardinal Newman Catholic High School[16]
- Notable work: Trainspotting[17], Slumdog Millionaire[18], Trance[19]
- Award received: Directors Guild of America Award[20], Academy Award for Best Director[21], European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film[22], National Board of Review Award for Best Film[23], BAFTA Award for Best Direction[24], Critics' Circle Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts[25], Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Director[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Danny Boyle[28]
- Family name: Boyle[29]
- Given name: Daniel[30], Danny[31]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[32], Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay[33], Academy Award for Best Picture[34], European Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best Director[35], European Film Award for Best Film[36], European Film Award for Best Director[37], European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Topic has template: Template:Danny Boyle[40]
- Birth name: Daniel Francis Boyle[41]
- Name in native language: Danny Boyle[42]
- Start of work period: 1980[43]
Product Details
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Type: Person[44]
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Country: GB[45]
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Began / founded: 1956-10-10[46]
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MusicBrainz ID: 0872536e-7000-450c-a6df-371cc5af0f87[47]
Why It Matters
Danny Boyle has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
He has been cited as an influence by Guy Ritchie[50], a film director[51], b. 1968[52], of United Kingdom[53], awarded the Edgar Awards[54].
FAQs
Where was Danny Boyle born?
Danny Boyle's place of birth was Radcliffe[2].
What did Danny Boyle do for work?
Danny Boyle worked as a film director[3], screenwriter[4], film producer[5], television producer[6], and artistic director[7].
Where did Danny Boyle go to school?
Danny Boyle was educated at Bangor University[14], Thornleigh Salesian College[15], and Cardinal Newman Catholic High School[16].
What awards did Danny Boyle receive?
Honors received include Directors Guild of America Award[20], Academy Award for Best Director[21], European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film[22], and National Board of Review Award for Best Film[23].
Who did Danny Boyle influence?
Danny Boyle has been cited as an influence by Guy Ritchie[50].