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Danny Boyle
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Danny Boyle

Creator · born October 20, 1956

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Daniel Francis Boyle is an English director and producer. He has been described by the British Film Institute as "one of the liveliest and most unpredictable of British directors, adept at shifting genres and bringing a personal quality to whatever he tackles".

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  1. ~40Notable work: Trainspotting1996
  2. 51Notable work: Slumdog MillionaireAugust 30, 2008
  3. 52Received the BAFTA Award for Best DirectionFebruary 8, 2009
  4. 52Received the Academy Award for Best DirectorFebruary 22, 2009

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