Danny Boyle

Danny Boyle is an English filmmaker and producer. He is best known for his work on films such as Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours, and Trainspotting. For Slumdog Millionaire, Boyle won numerous awards in 2008, including the Academy Award for Best Director.

Wins

 * 81st Academy Awards, 2008
 * Best Director for Slumdog Millionaire

Nominations

 * 83rd Academy Awards, 2010
 * Best Adapted Screenplay for 127 Hours (shared with Simon Beaufoy)
 * Best Picture for 127 Hours' (shared with Christian Colson, John Smithson)