Michael Apted

British television and film director and producer (1941–2021)
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Summary

Michael Apted was born on February 10, 1941[1], in Aylesbury[2]. He died on January 7, 2021[3], in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a film director[5], television director[6], trade unionist[7], screenwriter[8], and film producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,586 views/month, #6,423 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
  • Native language: English[12]
  • Occupation: film actor[13], producer[14], director[15]
  • Field of work: film direction[16]
  • Educated at: Downing College[17]
  • Award received: Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], Directors Guild of America Award[19], Grammy Award for Best Music Film[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Commons category: Michael Apted[22]
  • Family name: Apted[23]
  • Given name: Michael[24], David[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
  • Birth name: Michael David Apted[27]
  • Name in native language: Michael Apted[28]
  • Number of children: 4[29]
  • Start of work period: 1963[30]

Why It Matters

Michael Apted has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Michael Apted born?

Michael Apted's place of birth was Aylesbury[2].

Where did Michael Apted die?

Michael Apted passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Michael Apted do for work?

Michael Apted worked as a film director[5], television director[6], trade unionist[7], screenwriter[8], and film producer[9].

Where did Michael Apted go to school?

Michael Apted was educated at Downing College[17].

What awards did Michael Apted receive?

Honors received include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George[18], Directors Guild of America Award[19], and Grammy Award for Best Music Film[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id → 29573
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  2. 12w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cine21 person id → 2277
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  3. 14w ago · Estevoaei · 2026-07-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Enciclopedia galega universal id → 76987
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  4. 15w ago · ~2026-37205-47 · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Find a grave memorial id → 220835673
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  5. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → p0090895-Apted-Michael-19412021
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  6. 21w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → —
    Given name → Michael, David
    Place of birth → Aylesbury
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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