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Michael Apted | |
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| Born | Michael David Apted 10 February 1941 Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Died | 7 January 2021 (aged 79) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Education | City of London School Downing College, Cambridge |
| Occupation(s) | Television and film director, producer |
| Years active | 1963–2019 |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 4, including Paul |
Michael David Apted CMG (10 February 1941 – 7 January 2021) was an English television and film director and producer.
Apted began working in television and directed the Up documentary series from 1970 to 2019). He later directed Coal Miner's Daughter (1980), which was nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture. His subsequent work included Gorillas in the Mist (1988), Nell (1994), James Bond film The World Is Not Enough (1999), and Enigma (2001). His film Amazing Grace (2006) premiered at the closing of the Toronto International Film Festival that year.[1]
On 29 June 2003, he was elected president of the Directors Guild of America,[2] a position he served until 2009.[3] He was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 2008 Birthday Honours.[4]
- ^ Kumar, Matthew (22 August 2006). "Toronto International Film Festival 2006: Everything Announced". Torontoist. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- ^ "Michael Apted Elected DGA President; New National Board, Slate of Officers Also Chosen" (Press release). Directors Guild of America. Business Wire. 29 June 2003. Retrieved 9 January 2021.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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