Quick Info
| Profession | Director, Producer, Screenwriter |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 20/10/1956 |
| Age | 69 years |
| Birthplace | Manchester, England |
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Bio/Wiki
| Daniel Francis Boyle was born on 20 October 1956 in Manchester, England, to a working-class Irish Catholic family. | |
| He grew up in Manchester and Bury, Lancashire, and was an avid cinemagoer from a young age. | |
| Initially considered becoming a priest before pursuing a career in the arts. |
Personal Life
| Background | Raised in a working-class Irish Catholic family in Manchester and Bury, Lancashire. Considered becoming a priest. |
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Career
| Debut Film | Shallow Grave (1994) |
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| Breakthrough Film | Trainspotting (1996) |
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| Other | Artistic director for 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony; Directed TV including Inspector Morse episodes and plays about the Troubles; Began career in theatre with Joint Stock Company, Royal Court Theatre Upstairs (1982-1987), and Royal Shakespeare Company. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started career in theatre. | |
| 2. Grew up an avid cinemagoer. | |
| 3. Debuted on big screen after TV and theatre work. | |
| 4. Directed Alan Clarke's Elephant (1989) for BBC. | |
| 5. Frequent collaborator with screenwriter John Hodge and actor Ewan McGregor. |