Mike Leigh
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Summary
Mike Leigh was born on February 20, 1943[1], in Brocket Hall[2]. He has worked as a film director[3], actor[4], playwright[5], theatrical director[6], and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,837 views/month, #6,335 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[9]
- Occupation: writer[10], television director[11], director[12]
- Educated at: Central School of Art and Design[13], Camberwell College of Arts[14], Buile Hill High School[15], London Film School[16]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[18], BAFTA Award for Best Direction[19], Critics' Circle Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts[20], Annual award ACFK[21], Golden Shell[22]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23], Royal Society of Literature[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Mike Leigh[26]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Letters[27]
- Family name: Leigh[28]
- Given name: Mike[29]
- Filmography: Mike Leigh filmography[30]
- Floruit: January 1, 2008[31]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Director[32], Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[33], European Film Award for Best Film[34], European Film Award for Best Director[35], European Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best Director[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[37]
- Topic has template: Template:Mike Leigh[38]
- Name in native language: Mike Leigh[39]
- Different from: Mike Lee[40]
Why It Matters
Mike Leigh has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Mike Leigh born?
Mike Leigh was born in Brocket Hall[2].
What did Mike Leigh do for work?
Mike Leigh worked as a film director[3], actor[4], playwright[5], theatrical director[6], and screenwriter[7].
Where did Mike Leigh go to school?
Mike Leigh was educated at Central School of Art and Design[13], Camberwell College of Arts[14], Buile Hill High School[15], and London Film School[16].
What awards did Mike Leigh receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[17], Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature[18], BAFTA Award for Best Direction[19], and Critics' Circle Award for Distinguished Service to the Arts[20].