Daniel Francis Boyle (born 20 October 1956) is an English filmmaker and producer. He is best known for his work on films such as Trainspotting, 28 Days Later, Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours, and Steve Jobs. In 2009, Slumdog Millionaire won Boyle the Academy Award for Best Director, and the film won Best Picture. In 2012, Boyle was the artistic director for Isles of Wonder, the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in London, which was widely praised.
Danny Boyle has 77 screen credits in a career dating back to 1968. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently 28 Days Later / 28 Years Later with 5 titles. Signature works include 28 Years Later, 28 Days Later, Slumdog Millionaire. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes