Danny Boyle

Popular British film director and producer Danny Boyle was born in 1956 in Manchester in a family of zealous followers of the Catholic faith. He received his primary education at a church school, but contrary to the hopes of his parents, he gave up his career as a clergyman and entered Bangor University in Wales. After his graduation, he began working at the Royal Court Theatre, first as an art director, and later as a deputy director. His first directorial work was a comedy thriller. "Shallow Grave" more

Popular British film director and producer Danny Boyle was born in 1956 in Manchester in a family of zealous followers of the Catholic faith. He received his primary education at a church school, but contrary to the hopes of his parents, he gave up his career as a clergyman and entered Bangor University in Wales. After his graduation, he began working at the Royal Court Theatre, first as an art director, and later as a deputy director.

His first directorial work was a comedy thriller. "Shallow Grave" , which was successfully held at the box office and was warmly received by film critics. Screening of a cult novel Irwin Welsh "On a needle" It was another step towards fame for the young director. The following adventure film "The Beach" The main role in which he was invited Leonardo DiCaprio He brought the director audience sypathies and significant box office.

But the absolute triumph in the creative career of Danny Boyle was the film. "Slumdog Millionaire" It premiered in 2009. The film received an Oscar and became an event in the world of cinema. /