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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 82 years old
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Poster of Hard Truths
Hard Truths
Mike Leigh was 81 in Hard Truths as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 2024
Poster of Peterloo
Peterloo
Mike Leigh was 75 in Peterloo as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 2018
Poster of Mike Leigh's the Pirates of Penzance - English National Opera
Mike Leigh's the Pirates of Penzance - English National Opera
Mike Leigh was 72 in Mike Leigh's the Pirates of Penzance - English National Opera as 'Production Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 19 2015
Poster of Mr. Turner
Mr. Turner
Mike Leigh was 71 in Mr. Turner as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 2014
Poster of A Running Jump
A Running Jump
Mike Leigh was 69 in A Running Jump as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 24 2012
Poster of Another Year
Another Year
Mike Leigh was 67 in Another Year as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 2010
Poster of The Party
The Party
Mike Leigh was 66 in The Party as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 25 2009
Poster of Happy-Go-Lucky
Happy-Go-Lucky
Mike Leigh was 65 in Happy-Go-Lucky as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 18 2008
Poster of Vera Drake
Vera Drake
Mike Leigh was 61 in Vera Drake as 'Writer, Director'.
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
All or Nothing
Mike Leigh was 59 in All or Nothing as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 2002
Poster of Topsy-Turvy
Topsy-Turvy
Mike Leigh was 56 in Topsy-Turvy as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1999
Poster of Career Girls
Career Girls
Mike Leigh was 54 in Career Girls as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1997
Poster of Secrets & Lies
Secrets & Lies
Mike Leigh was 53 in Secrets & Lies as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 1996
Poster of Naked
Naked
Mike Leigh was 50 in Naked as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 14 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
Life Is Sweet
Mike Leigh was 47 in Life Is Sweet as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1990
Poster of High Hopes
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
Meantime
Mike Leigh was 40 in Meantime as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1983
Poster of Afternoon
Afternoon
Mike Leigh was 39 in Afternoon as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 1982
Poster of A Light Snack
A Light Snack
Mike Leigh was 39 in A Light Snack as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 08 1982
Poster of Probation
Probation
Mike Leigh was 39 in Probation as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 07 1982
Poster of Old Chums
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
Grown-Ups
Mike Leigh was 37 in Grown-Ups as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1980
Poster of Who's Who
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 Nuts in May
Nuts in May
Mike Leigh was 32 in Nuts in May as 'Writer, Director'.
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
Hard Labour
Mike Leigh was 30 in Hard Labour as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 12 1973
Poster of A Mug's Game?
A Mug's Game?
Mike Leigh was 30 in A Mug's Game? as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 08 1973
Poster of Bleak Moments
Bleak Moments
Mike Leigh was 28 in Bleak Moments as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 30 1971
Poster of Untitled Mike Leigh Film
Untitled Mike Leigh Film
Mike Leigh will be 82+ in Untitled Mike Leigh Film as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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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 Play for Today
Play for Today
Mike Leigh was 27+ in Play for Today as 'Director, Writer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970