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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'.

Tue, Jun 04 2019

Unlocked

Michael Apted was

76 in Unlocked

as 'Director'.

Thu, Apr 27 2017

Bending the Light

Michael Apted was

73 in Bending the Light

as 'Director'.

Sun, Aug 03 2014

Chasing Mavericks

Michael Apted was

71 in Chasing Mavericks

as 'Director'.

Thu, Oct 25 2012

56 Up

Michael Apted was

71 in 56 Up

as 'Director, Producer'.

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'.

Thu, Dec 02 2010

The Power of the Game

Michael Apted was

66 in The Power of the Game

as 'Director'.

Fri, Apr 27 2007

The Grand Finale

Michael Apted was

65 in The Grand Finale

as 'Director'.

Sun, Nov 26 2006

Married in America 2

Michael Apted was

65 in Married in America 2

as 'Director'.

Tue, Oct 31 2006

49 Up

Michael Apted was

65 in 49 Up

as 'Director, Producer'.

Fri, Oct 06 2006

Amazing Grace

Michael Apted was

65 in Amazing Grace

as 'Director'.

Sat, Sep 16 2006

Lipstick

Michael Apted was

61 in Lipstick

as 'Director'.

Sat, Aug 24 2002

Married in America

Michael Apted was

61 in Married in America

as 'Director'.

Mon, Jun 17 2002

Enough

Michael Apted was

61 in Enough

as 'Director'.

Tue, May 21 2002

Enigma

Michael Apted was

59 in Enigma

as 'Director'.

Mon, Jan 22 2001

Me & Isaac Newton

Michael Apted was

59 in Me & Isaac Newton

as 'Director'.

Fri, Nov 10 2000

42 Up

Michael Apted was

58 in 42 Up

as 'Director, Producer'.

Wed, Nov 17 1999

The World Is Not Enough

Michael Apted was

58 in The World Is Not Enough

as 'Director'.

Wed, Nov 17 1999

Always Outnumbered

Michael Apted was

57 in Always Outnumbered

as 'Director'.

Sat, Mar 21 1998

Inspirations

Michael Apted was

56 in Inspirations

as 'Director'.

Sat, Sep 06 1997

Extreme Measures

Michael Apted was

55 in Extreme Measures

as 'Director'.

Fri, Sep 27 1996

Nell

Michael Apted was

53 in Nell

as 'Director'.

Fri, Dec 23 1994

Moving the Mountain

Michael Apted was

53 in Moving the Mountain

as 'Director'.

Thu, Sep 15 1994

Blink

Michael Apted was

52 in Blink

as 'Director'.

Fri, Oct 01 1993

Bram Stoker's Dracula

Michael Apted was

51 in Bram Stoker's Dracula

as 'Executive Producer'.

Fri, Nov 13 1992

Incident at Oglala

Michael Apted was

51 in Incident at Oglala

as 'Director'.

Fri, May 08 1992

Thunderheart

Michael Apted was

51 in Thunderheart

as 'Director'.

Fri, Apr 03 1992

35 Up

Michael Apted was

50 in 35 Up

as 'Director, Producer'.

Thu, Aug 29 1991

Class Action

Michael Apted was

50 in Class Action

as 'Director'.

Fri, Mar 15 1991

Criminal Justice

Michael Apted was

49 in Criminal Justice

as 'Executive Producer'.

Sat, Sep 08 1990

The Long Way Home

Michael Apted was

47 in The Long Way Home

as 'Cinematography, Director'.

Sun, Jan 01 1989

Gorillas in the Mist

Michael Apted was

47 in Gorillas in the Mist

as 'Director'.

Fri, Sep 23 1988

Critical Condition

Michael Apted was

45 in Critical Condition

as 'Director'.

Fri, Jan 16 1987

Sting: Bring on the Night

Michael Apted was

44 in Sting: Bring on the Night

as 'Director, Writer'.

Fri, Nov 08 1985

28 Up

Michael Apted was

43 in 28 Up

as 'Director, Producer'.

Tue, Nov 20 1984

Firstborn

Michael Apted was

43 in Firstborn

as 'Director'.

Fri, Oct 26 1984

The River Rat

Michael Apted was

43 in The River Rat

as 'Executive Producer'.

Fri, Sep 28 1984

Gorky Park

Michael Apted was

42 in Gorky Park

as 'Director'.

Thu, Dec 15 1983

P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang

Michael Apted was

41 in P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang

as 'Director'.

Wed, Nov 03 1982

Continental Divide

Michael Apted was

40 in Continental Divide

as 'Director'.

Fri, Sep 18 1981

Coal Miner's Daughter

Michael Apted was

39 in Coal Miner's Daughter

as 'Director'.

Fri, Mar 07 1980

Agatha

Michael Apted was

37 in Agatha

as 'Director'.

Fri, Feb 09 1979

Stronger Than the Sun

Michael Apted was

37 in Stronger Than the Sun

as 'Director'.

Sat, Mar 11 1978

21 Up

Michael Apted was

36 in 21 Up

as 'Director, Producer'.

Mon, May 09 1977

The Squeeze

Michael Apted was

36 in The Squeeze

as 'Director'.

Sun, Mar 20 1977

The Paradise Run

Michael Apted was

35 in The Paradise Run

as 'Director'.

Mon, Apr 05 1976

The Collection

Michael Apted was

34 in The Collection

as 'Director'.

Thu, Jan 01 1976

Wednesday Love

Michael Apted was

34 in Wednesday Love

as 'Director'.

Thu, May 08 1975

Haunted: Poor Girl

Michael Apted was

33 in Haunted: Poor Girl

as 'Director'.

Mon, Dec 30 1974

Stardust

Michael Apted was

33 in Stardust

as 'Director'.

Thu, Oct 24 1974

Jack Point

Michael Apted was

32 in Jack Point

as 'Director'.

Thu, Nov 01 1973

High Kampf

Michael Apted was

32 in High Kampf

as 'Director'.

Tue, Aug 28 1973

Highway Robbery

Michael Apted was

31 in Highway Robbery

as 'Director'.

Mon, Jan 29 1973

Kisses at Fifty

Michael Apted was

31 in Kisses at Fifty

as 'Director'.

Mon, Jan 22 1973

The Triple Echo

Michael Apted was

31 in The Triple Echo

as 'Director'.

Thu, Nov 16 1972

The Reporters

Michael Apted was

31 in The Reporters

as 'Director'.

Mon, Oct 09 1972

Said the Preacher

Michael Apted was

31 in Said the Preacher

as 'Director'.

Sat, May 06 1972

Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.

Michael Apted was

30 in Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.

as 'Director'.

Sun, Jan 09 1972

The Mosedale Horseshoe

Michael Apted was

30 in The Mosedale Horseshoe

as 'Director'.

Tue, Mar 23 1971

The Day They Buried Cleaver

Michael Apted was

29 in The Day They Buried Cleaver

as 'Director'.

Tue, Dec 15 1970

7 Plus Seven

Michael Apted was

29 in 7 Plus Seven

as 'Director'.

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'.

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'.

Mon, Dec 09 1968

Number Ten

Michael Apted was

27 in Number Ten

as 'Director'.

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'.

Mon, Sep 30 1968

It’s Dearer After Midnight

Michael Apted was

27 in It’s Dearer After Midnight

as 'Director'.

Fri, Feb 23 1968

Who Pays?

Michael Apted was

26 in Who Pays?

as 'Director'.

Fri, Jan 19 1968

Son of the City

Michael Apted was

26 in Son of the City

as 'Director'.

Fri, Dec 15 1967

Seven Up!

Michael Apted was

23 in Seven Up!

as 'Researcher'.

Tue, May 05 1964

TV Shows (As Crew)

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63 Up

Michael Apted was

78+ in 63 Up

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jun 04 2019

Bloodline

Michael Apted was

74+ in Bloodline

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Fri, Mar 20 2015

Masters of Sex

Michael Apted was

72+ in Masters of Sex

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2013

Ray Donovan

Michael Apted was

72+ in Ray Donovan

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Sun, Jun 30 2013

What About Brian

Michael Apted was

65+ in What About Brian

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Sun, Apr 16 2006

Rome

Michael Apted was

64+ in Rome

as 'Producer, Writer, Director'.

First Air Date
Sun, Aug 28 2005

Blind Justice

Michael Apted was

64+ in Blind Justice

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Tue, Mar 08 2005

New York News

Michael Apted was

54+ in New York News

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1995

Crossroads

Michael Apted was

51+ in Crossroads

as 'Producer'.

First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1992

My Life and Times

Michael Apted was

50+ in My Life and Times

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Wed, Apr 24 1991

POV

Michael Apted was

47+ in POV

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Tue, Jul 05 1988

Laurence Olivier Presents

Michael Apted was

35+ in Laurence Olivier Presents

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Sun, Dec 05 1976

Shades of Greene

Michael Apted was

34+ in Shades of Greene

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975

Black and Blue

Michael Apted was

32+ in Black and Blue

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Tue, Aug 14 1973

Follyfoot

Michael Apted was

30+ in Follyfoot

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Mon, Jun 28 1971

Play for Today

Michael Apted was

29+ in Play for Today

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970

Thirty-Minute Theatre

Michael Apted was

24+ in Thirty-Minute Theatre

as 'Director'.

First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1965

The Up Series

Michael Apted was

23+ in The Up Series

as 'Director, Producer'.

First Air Date
Tue, May 05 1964

Married in America

Michael Apted will be

79+ in Married in America

as 'Creator'.

First Air Date
Unreleased