Michael Apted

Born in February 10th, 1941

From Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Michael Apted Biography

Michael David Apted, CMG (10 February 1941 – January 8, 2021) was a British director, producer, writer and actor. One of the most prolific English film directors of his generation, he is known for directing: the Up series (1964–2019), the James Bond film The World Is Not Enough (1999), and the American film, Coal Miner's Daughter (1980); the latter being nominated for seven Academy Awards, including for the Best Picture.

He also directed Nell (1994), which received three Golden Globe Award nominations and one Academy Award nomination. On 29 June 2003, he was elected president of the Directors' Guild of America. He returned to television, directing the first three episodes of the TV series Rome (2005). Apted directed Amazing Grace, which premiered at the closing of the Toronto International Film Festival in 2006.

He was appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 2008 Birthday Honours.

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Michael Apted Movies

Belushi Poster
October 14, 2020
Unlocked Poster
September 1, 2017
Chasing Mavericks Poster
October 26, 2012
The Grand Finale Poster
January 23, 2007
Amazing Grace Poster
September 16, 2006
Enough Poster
May 24, 2002
Enigma Poster
January 22, 2001

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