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David Yates

Bio: David Yates (born 30 November 1963) is an English director and producer of film and television, best known for directing the final four films in the Harry Potter franchise. His first two Potter films (Order of the Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince) became the highest-grossing entries in the series since the first instalment, which was later surpassed by Yates' Deathly Hallows - Part 2, making him the most commercially successful British director in recent years
Born: Tue, Oct 08 1963
Birthplace: St. Helens, Merseyside, England, UK
David Yates is 61 years old
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Poster of Roommate Regret
Roommate Regret
David Yates was 60 in Roommate Regret as 'Co-Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 11 2024
Poster of Pain Hustlers
Pain Hustlers
David Yates was 60 in Pain Hustlers as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 2023
Poster of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
David Yates was 58 in Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 06 2022
Poster of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
David Yates was 55 in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 2018
Poster of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
David Yates was 53 in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 16 2016
Poster of The Legend of Tarzan
The Legend of Tarzan
David Yates was 52 in The Legend of Tarzan as 'Director, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 2016
Poster of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
David Yates was 47 in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 12 2011
Poster of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
David Yates was 47 in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 2010
Poster of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
David Yates was 45 in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 15 2009
Poster of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
David Yates was 43 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 08 2007
Poster of The Girl in the Café
The Girl in the Café
David Yates was 41 in The Girl in the Café as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 25 2005
Poster of The Young Visiters
The Young Visiters
David Yates was 40 in The Young Visiters as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 26 2003
Poster of Rank
Rank
David Yates was 38 in Rank as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of The Tichborne Claimant
The Tichborne Claimant
David Yates was 34 in The Tichborne Claimant as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1998
Poster of Oranges and Lemons
Oranges and Lemons
David Yates was 27 in Oranges and Lemons as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 1991
Poster of The Weaver's Wife
The Weaver's Wife
David Yates was 27 in The Weaver's Wife as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of When I Was a Girl
When I Was a Girl
David Yates was 24 in When I Was a Girl as 'Writer, Producer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Fantastic Beasts 4
Fantastic Beasts 4
David Yates will be 61+ in Fantastic Beasts 4 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Fantastic Beasts 5
Fantastic Beasts 5
David Yates will be 61+ in Fantastic Beasts 5 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Sex Traffic
Sex Traffic
David Yates was 41+ in Sex Traffic as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 10 2004
Poster of State of Play
State of Play
David Yates was 39+ in State of Play as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 18 2003
Poster of The Way We Live Now
The Way We Live Now
David Yates was 38+ in The Way We Live Now as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 11 2001
Poster of Sins
Sins
David Yates was 37+ in Sins as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 24 2000
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
David Yates was 21+ in The Bill as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984