Biography of Boyle

Danny Boyle (born October 20, 1956), is a British filmmaker and producer. He is best know for his work on films such as Shadow Grave, Trainspotting, 28 Days Later, Sunshine and Slumdog Millionnaire. Boyle was born into an Irish Catholic family. For eight years he participated at church as an alter boy. It had been his mother's greatest wish for his to become a preist. at the age of 14, Boyle applied to transfer from his local school to a seminary. He was discouraged to do so by a preist; Father Conway. Shortly following this, Boyle found a new career interest in drama. In an interview for The Times, Boyle stated his opinion that preisthood and drama are "...basically the same job--poncing around, telling people what to think". Danny Boyle studied at Thornleigh Salesian College in Bolton and University of Whales, Bangor. While at the university, Boyle dated actress Frances Barber. He is a member of the UK-based, African arts charity "Dramatic Need".