Portrait of David Yates

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'.
Thu, Apr 11 2024
Poster of Pain Hustlers
Pain Hustlers
David Yates was
60 in Pain Hustlers
as 'Director, Producer'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Jun 25 2005
Poster of The Young Visiters
The Young Visiters
David Yates was
40 in The Young Visiters
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 26 2003
Poster of Rank
Rank
David Yates was
38 in Rank
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of The Tichborne Claimant
The Tichborne Claimant
David Yates was
34 in The Tichborne Claimant
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 01 1998
Poster of Oranges and Lemons
Oranges and Lemons
David Yates was
27 in Oranges and Lemons
as 'Director'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Fantastic Beasts 4
Fantastic Beasts 4
David Yates will be
61+ in Fantastic Beasts 4
as 'Director'.
Unreleased
Poster of Fantastic Beasts 5
Fantastic Beasts 5
David Yates will be
61+ in Fantastic Beasts 5
as 'Director'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Sex Traffic
Sex Traffic
David Yates was
41+ in Sex Traffic
as 'Director'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 11 2001
Poster of Sins
Sins
David Yates was
37+ in Sins
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 24 2000
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
David Yates was
21+ in The Bill
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984