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Michael Apted

Bio: 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

Born: Mon, Feb 10 1941

Birthplace: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Death: Fri, Jan 08 2021

Michael Apted is 79 years old

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63 Up

Michael Apted was 78 in 63 Up as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 04 2019

Unlocked

Michael Apted was 76 in Unlocked as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 2017

Bending the Light

Michael Apted was 73 in Bending the Light as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 03 2014

Chasing Mavericks

Michael Apted was 71 in Chasing Mavericks as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 2012

56 Up

Michael Apted was 71 in 56 Up as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 14 2012

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Michael Apted was 69 in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 02 2010

The Power of the Game

Michael Apted was 66 in The Power of the Game as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 2007

The Grand Finale

Michael Apted was 65 in The Grand Finale as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 26 2006

Married in America 2

Michael Apted was 65 in Married in America 2 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 31 2006

49 Up

Michael Apted was 65 in 49 Up as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 2006

Amazing Grace

Michael Apted was 65 in Amazing Grace as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 2006

Lipstick

Michael Apted was 61 in Lipstick as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 24 2002

Married in America

Michael Apted was 61 in Married in America as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 17 2002

Enough

Michael Apted was 61 in Enough as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 21 2002

Enigma

Michael Apted was 59 in Enigma as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 2001

Me & Isaac Newton

Michael Apted was 59 in Me & Isaac Newton as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 2000

42 Up

Michael Apted was 58 in 42 Up as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 1999

The World Is Not Enough

Michael Apted was 58 in The World Is Not Enough as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 1999

Always Outnumbered

Michael Apted was 57 in Always Outnumbered as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 1998

Inspirations

Michael Apted was 56 in Inspirations as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 1997

Extreme Measures

Michael Apted was 55 in Extreme Measures as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1996

Nell

Michael Apted was 53 in Nell as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1994

Moving the Mountain

Michael Apted was 53 in Moving the Mountain as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1994

Blink

Michael Apted was 52 in Blink as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1993

Bram Stoker's Dracula

Michael Apted was 51 in Bram Stoker's Dracula as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1992

Incident at Oglala

Michael Apted was 51 in Incident at Oglala as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1992

Thunderheart

Michael Apted was 51 in Thunderheart as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1992

35 Up

Michael Apted was 50 in 35 Up as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 29 1991

Class Action

Michael Apted was 50 in Class Action as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1991

Criminal Justice

Michael Apted was 49 in Criminal Justice as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 08 1990

The Long Way Home

Michael Apted was 47 in The Long Way Home as 'Director, Cinematography'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989

Gorillas in the Mist

Michael Apted was 47 in Gorillas in the Mist as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1988

Critical Condition

Michael Apted was 45 in Critical Condition as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 1987

Sting: Bring on the Night

Michael Apted was 44 in Sting: Bring on the Night as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1985

28 Up

Michael Apted was 43 in 28 Up as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 20 1984

Firstborn

Michael Apted was 43 in Firstborn as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1984

The River Rat

Michael Apted was 43 in The River Rat as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 1984

Gorky Park

Michael Apted was 42 in Gorky Park as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 15 1983

P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang

Michael Apted was 41 in P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 03 1982

Continental Divide

Michael Apted was 40 in Continental Divide as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1981

Coal Miner's Daughter

Michael Apted was 39 in Coal Miner's Daughter as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1980

Agatha

Michael Apted was 37 in Agatha as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1979

Stronger Than the Sun

Michael Apted was 37 in Stronger Than the Sun as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 1978

21 Up

Michael Apted was 36 in 21 Up as 'Director, Producer'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 09 1977

The Squeeze

Michael Apted was 36 in The Squeeze as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 20 1977

The Paradise Run

Michael Apted was 35 in The Paradise Run as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 05 1976

The Collection

Michael Apted was 34 in The Collection as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976

Wednesday Love

Michael Apted was 34 in Wednesday Love as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 08 1975

Haunted: Poor Girl

Michael Apted was 33 in Haunted: Poor Girl as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 30 1974

Stardust

Michael Apted was 33 in Stardust as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 24 1974

Jack Point

Michael Apted was 32 in Jack Point as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1973

Highway Robbery

Michael Apted was 31 in Highway Robbery as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 29 1973

Kisses at Fifty

Michael Apted was 31 in Kisses at Fifty as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 22 1973

The Triple Echo

Michael Apted was 31 in The Triple Echo as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 1972

The Reporters

Michael Apted was 31 in The Reporters as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 09 1972

Said the Preacher

Michael Apted was 31 in Said the Preacher as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 06 1972

Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.

Michael Apted was 30 in Another Sunday and Sweet F.A. as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 09 1972

The Mosedale Horseshoe

Michael Apted was 30 in The Mosedale Horseshoe as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 23 1971

The Day They Buried Cleaver

Michael Apted was 29 in The Day They Buried Cleaver as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 1970

7 Plus Seven

Michael Apted was 29 in 7 Plus Seven as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 15 1970

Don't Touch Him, He Might Resent It

Michael Apted was 29 in Don't Touch Him, He Might Resent It as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 04 1970

Your Name's Not God, It's Edgar

Michael Apted was 27 in Your Name's Not God, It's Edgar as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 09 1968

Number Ten

Michael Apted was 27 in Number Ten as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 07 1968

There's a Hole in Your Dustbin, Delilah

Michael Apted was 27 in There's a Hole in Your Dustbin, Delilah as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 1968

It’s Dearer After Midnight

Michael Apted was 27 in It’s Dearer After Midnight as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1968

Who Pays?

Michael Apted was 26 in Who Pays? as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 1968

Son of the City

Michael Apted was 26 in Son of the City as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1967

Seven Up!

Michael Apted was 23 in Seven Up! as 'Researcher'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 05 1964

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63 Up

Michael Apted was 78+ in 63 Up as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 04 2019

Bloodline

Michael Apted was 74+ in Bloodline as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 20 2015

Masters of Sex

Michael Apted was 72+ in Masters of Sex as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2013

Ray Donovan

Michael Apted was 72+ in Ray Donovan as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 30 2013

What About Brian

Michael Apted was 65+ in What About Brian as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 16 2006

Rome

Michael Apted was 64+ in Rome as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 28 2005

Blind Justice

Michael Apted was 64+ in Blind Justice as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 08 2005

New York News

Michael Apted was 54+ in New York News as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1995

Crossroads

Michael Apted was 51+ in Crossroads as 'Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1992

My Life and Times

Michael Apted was 50+ in My Life and Times as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 24 1991

POV

Michael Apted was 47+ in POV as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 05 1988

Laurence Olivier Presents

Michael Apted was 35+ in Laurence Olivier Presents as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 05 1976

Shades of Greene

Michael Apted was 34+ in Shades of Greene as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975

Black and Blue

Michael Apted was 32+ in Black and Blue as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 14 1973

Follyfoot

Michael Apted was 30+ in Follyfoot as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 28 1971

Play for Today

Michael Apted was 29+ in Play for Today as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970

The Up Series

Michael Apted was 23+ in The Up Series as 'Director, Producer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 05 1964

Married in America

Michael Apted will be 79+ in Married in America as 'Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
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