Αn English filmmaker and producer, he was born in 1956. He is best known for his work on films such as Shallow Grave, Trainspotting, 28 Days Later, The Beach, Sunshine and Slumdog Millionaire. For the latter, he won numerous awards in 2008, including the Academy Award for Best Director. Boyle was presented with the Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award at the 2008 Austin Film Festival. In June 2010, it was announced that he will be the artistic director for the 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony.
Filmography
(selected)
1994 Shallow Grave
1996 Trainspotting
1997 A Life Less Ordinary
1999 Alien Love Triangle (short)
2000 The Beach
2002 28 Days Later
2004 Millions
2007 Sunshine
2008 Slumdog Millionaire
2010 127 Hours
