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Danny Boyle

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Danny Boyle Fast Facts:

His mother wanted him to become a priest and he almost entered a seminary at age 14.
Served as director of the Royal Court Theatre in London from 1982-'85.
Breakthrough film was 1996's Trainspotting, which was nominated for Best Foreign Film at the Independent Spirit Awards.
Won Best Horror Film at the 2003 Saturn Awards for 28 Days.
Won the National Convention of Theatre Owners' ShoWest Award for International Filmmaker of the Year in 2005.

Danny Boyle Relationships:
Caitlin - Daughter
Frank Boyle - Father
Gabriel - Son
Gail Stevens - Ex-significant Other
Grace - Sister
Grace - Daughter
Danny Boyle Awards:
2009 Golden Globe: Best Director - Motion Picture - Winner
2008 Oscar: Best Achievement in Directing - Winner
College:
University of Wales, Bangor, Wales; attended Thornleigh Salesian College, Bolton, England

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