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Portrait of Mike Leigh

Mike Leigh

Bio: Michael "Mike" Leigh, OBE (born 20 February 1943) is a British writer and director of film and theatre. He studied theatre at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and studied further at the Camberwell School of Art and the Central School of Art and Design

Born: Sat, Feb 20 1943

Birthplace: Salford, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Mike Leigh is 83 years old

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Poster of Tender Loving Care

Tender Loving Care

Mike Leigh will be 83 in Tender Loving Care as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 2026

Poster of Hard Truths

Mike Leigh was 81 in Hard Truths as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 2024

Poster of Peterloo

Mike Leigh was 75 in Peterloo as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 2018

Poster of The Pirates of Penzance

The Pirates of Penzance

Mike Leigh was 72 in The Pirates of Penzance as 'Production Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 19 2015

Poster of Mr. Turner

Mike Leigh was 71 in Mr. Turner as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 2014

Poster of A Running Jump

Mike Leigh was 69 in A Running Jump as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 24 2012

Poster of Another Year

Mike Leigh was 67 in Another Year as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 2010

Poster of The Party

Mike Leigh was 66 in The Party as 'Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 25 2009

Poster of Happy-Go-Lucky

Mike Leigh was 65 in Happy-Go-Lucky as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 18 2008

Poster of Vera Drake

Mike Leigh was 61 in Vera Drake as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 2004

Poster of Cinema16: British Short Films

Cinema16: British Short Films

Mike Leigh was 60 in Cinema16: British Short Films as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 05 2003

Poster of All or Nothing

Mike Leigh was 59 in All or Nothing as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 2002

Poster of Topsy-Turvy

Mike Leigh was 56 in Topsy-Turvy as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1999

Poster of Career Girls

Mike Leigh was 54 in Career Girls as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1997

Poster of Secrets & Lies

Mike Leigh was 53 in Secrets & Lies as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1996

Poster of Naked

Mike Leigh was 50 in Naked as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1993

Poster of Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright

Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright

Mike Leigh was 50 in Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 05 1993

Poster of A Sense of History

A Sense of History

Mike Leigh was 49 in A Sense of History as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1992

Poster of Life Is Sweet

Mike Leigh was 48 in Life Is Sweet as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 1991

Poster of High Hopes

Mike Leigh was 45 in High Hopes as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 1989

Poster of The Short & Curlies

The Short & Curlies

Mike Leigh was 44 in The Short & Curlies as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1987

Poster of Four Days in July

Four Days in July

Mike Leigh was 41 in Four Days in July as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 29 1984

Poster of Meantime

Mike Leigh was 40 in Meantime as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1983

Poster of Afternoon

Mike Leigh was 39 in Afternoon as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 1982

Poster of A Light Snack

Mike Leigh was 39 in A Light Snack as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 08 1982

Poster of Probation

Mike Leigh was 39 in Probation as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 07 1982

Poster of Old Chums

Mike Leigh was 39 in Old Chums as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 06 1982

Poster of The Birth of the Goalie of the 2001 F.A. Cup Final

The Birth of the Goalie of the 2001 F.A. Cup Final

Mike Leigh was 39 in The Birth of the Goalie of the 2001 F.A. Cup Final as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 05 1982

Poster of Home Sweet Home

Home Sweet Home

Mike Leigh was 39 in Home Sweet Home as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 16 1982

Poster of Grown-Ups

Mike Leigh was 37 in Grown-Ups as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1980

Poster of Who's Who

Mike Leigh was 35 in Who's Who as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 05 1979

Poster of Abigail's Party

Abigail's Party

Mike Leigh was 34 in Abigail's Party as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1977

Poster of The Kiss of Death

The Kiss of Death

Mike Leigh was 33 in The Kiss of Death as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 1977

Poster of Shuttlecock

Mike Leigh was 33 in Shuttlecock as 'Title Designer'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 11 1976

Poster of Fast Hands

Mike Leigh was 33 in Fast Hands as 'Title Designer'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 03 1976

Poster of Nuts in May

Mike Leigh was 32 in Nuts in May as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 13 1976

Poster of The Permissive Society

The Permissive Society

Mike Leigh was 32 in The Permissive Society as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 09 1975

Poster of Hard Labour

Mike Leigh was 30 in Hard Labour as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 12 1973

Poster of A Mug's Game?

Mike Leigh was 30 in A Mug's Game? as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 08 1973

Poster of Bleak Moments

Mike Leigh was 28 in Bleak Moments as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 30 1971

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Five-Minute Films

Five-Minute Films

Mike Leigh was 39+ in Five-Minute Films as 'Director, Writer, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1982

Poster of Playhouse

Mike Leigh was 31+ in Playhouse as 'Director, Writer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 13 1974

Poster of Second City Firsts

Second City Firsts

Mike Leigh was 30+ in Second City Firsts as 'Director, Writer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 15 1973

Poster of Play for Today

Mike Leigh was 27+ in Play for Today as 'Director, Writer'.

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