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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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Poster of 63 Up
63 Up
Michael Apted was
78 in 63 Up
as 'Director'.
Tue, Jun 04 2019
Poster of Unlocked
Unlocked
Michael Apted was
76 in Unlocked
as 'Director'.
Thu, Apr 27 2017
Poster of Bending the Light
Bending the Light
Michael Apted was
73 in Bending the Light
as 'Director'.
Sun, Aug 03 2014
Poster of Chasing Mavericks
Chasing Mavericks
Michael Apted was
71 in Chasing Mavericks
as 'Director'.
Thu, Oct 25 2012
Poster of 56 Up
56 Up
Michael Apted was
71 in 56 Up
as 'Director, Producer'.
Mon, May 14 2012
Poster of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
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
Poster of The Power of the Game
The Power of the Game
Michael Apted was
66 in The Power of the Game
as 'Director'.
Fri, Apr 27 2007
Poster of The Grand Finale
The Grand Finale
Michael Apted was
65 in The Grand Finale
as 'Director'.
Sun, Nov 26 2006
Poster of Married in America 2
Married in America 2
Michael Apted was
65 in Married in America 2
as 'Director'.
Tue, Oct 31 2006
Poster of 49 Up
49 Up
Michael Apted was
65 in 49 Up
as 'Director, Producer'.
Fri, Oct 06 2006
Poster of Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace
Michael Apted was
65 in Amazing Grace
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 16 2006
Poster of Lipstick
Lipstick
Michael Apted was
61 in Lipstick
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 24 2002
Poster of Married in America
Married in America
Michael Apted was
61 in Married in America
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jun 17 2002
Poster of Enough
Enough
Michael Apted was
61 in Enough
as 'Director'.
Tue, May 21 2002
Poster of Enigma
Enigma
Michael Apted was
59 in Enigma
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 22 2001
Poster of Me & Isaac Newton
Me & Isaac Newton
Michael Apted was
59 in Me & Isaac Newton
as 'Director'.
Fri, Nov 10 2000
Poster of 42 Up
42 Up
Michael Apted was
58 in 42 Up
as 'Director, Producer'.
Wed, Nov 17 1999
Poster of The World Is Not Enough
The World Is Not Enough
Michael Apted was
58 in The World Is Not Enough
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 17 1999
Poster of Always Outnumbered
Always Outnumbered
Michael Apted was
57 in Always Outnumbered
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 21 1998
Poster of Inspirations
Inspirations
Michael Apted was
56 in Inspirations
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 06 1997
Poster of Extreme Measures
Extreme Measures
Michael Apted was
55 in Extreme Measures
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of Nell
Nell
Michael Apted was
53 in Nell
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 23 1994
Poster of Moving the Mountain
Moving the Mountain
Michael Apted was
53 in Moving the Mountain
as 'Director'.
Thu, Sep 15 1994
Poster of Blink
Blink
Michael Apted was
52 in Blink
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 01 1993
Poster of Bram Stoker's Dracula
Bram Stoker's Dracula
Michael Apted was
51 in Bram Stoker's Dracula
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Nov 13 1992
Poster of Incident at Oglala
Incident at Oglala
Michael Apted was
51 in Incident at Oglala
as 'Director'.
Fri, May 08 1992
Poster of Thunderheart
Thunderheart
Michael Apted was
51 in Thunderheart
as 'Director'.
Fri, Apr 03 1992
Poster of 35 Up
35 Up
Michael Apted was
50 in 35 Up
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Aug 29 1991
Poster of Class Action
Class Action
Michael Apted was
50 in Class Action
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 15 1991
Poster of Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Michael Apted was
49 in Criminal Justice
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Sep 08 1990
Poster of The Long Way Home
The Long Way Home
Michael Apted was
47 in The Long Way Home
as 'Cinematography, Director'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Gorillas in the Mist
Gorillas in the Mist
Michael Apted was
47 in Gorillas in the Mist
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 23 1988
Poster of Critical Condition
Critical Condition
Michael Apted was
45 in Critical Condition
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 16 1987
Poster of Sting: Bring on the Night
Sting: Bring on the Night
Michael Apted was
44 in Sting: Bring on the Night
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Nov 08 1985
Poster of 28 Up
28 Up
Michael Apted was
43 in 28 Up
as 'Director, Producer'.
Tue, Nov 20 1984
Poster of Firstborn
Firstborn
Michael Apted was
43 in Firstborn
as 'Director'.
Fri, Oct 26 1984
Poster of The River Rat
The River Rat
Michael Apted was
43 in The River Rat
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Sep 28 1984
Poster of Gorky Park
Gorky Park
Michael Apted was
42 in Gorky Park
as 'Director'.
Thu, Dec 15 1983
Poster of P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang
P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang
Michael Apted was
41 in P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang
as 'Director'.
Wed, Nov 03 1982
Poster of Continental Divide
Continental Divide
Michael Apted was
40 in Continental Divide
as 'Director'.
Fri, Sep 18 1981
Poster of Coal Miner's Daughter
Coal Miner's Daughter
Michael Apted was
39 in Coal Miner's Daughter
as 'Director'.
Fri, Mar 07 1980
Poster of Agatha
Agatha
Michael Apted was
37 in Agatha
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 09 1979
Poster of Stronger Than the Sun
Stronger Than the Sun
Michael Apted was
37 in Stronger Than the Sun
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 11 1978
Poster of 21 Up
21 Up
Michael Apted was
36 in 21 Up
as 'Director, Producer'.
Mon, May 09 1977
Poster of The Squeeze
The Squeeze
Michael Apted was
36 in The Squeeze
as 'Director'.
Sun, Mar 20 1977
Poster of The Paradise Run
The Paradise Run
Michael Apted was
35 in The Paradise Run
as 'Director'.
Mon, Apr 05 1976
Poster of The Collection
The Collection
Michael Apted was
34 in The Collection
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Wednesday Love
Wednesday Love
Michael Apted was
34 in Wednesday Love
as 'Director'.
Thu, May 08 1975
Poster of Haunted: Poor Girl
Haunted: Poor Girl
Michael Apted was
33 in Haunted: Poor Girl
as 'Director'.
Mon, Dec 30 1974
Poster of Stardust
Stardust
Michael Apted was
33 in Stardust
as 'Director'.
Thu, Oct 24 1974
Poster of Jack Point
Jack Point
Michael Apted was
32 in Jack Point
as 'Director'.
Thu, Nov 01 1973
Poster of High Kampf
High Kampf
Michael Apted was
32 in High Kampf
as 'Director'.
Tue, Aug 28 1973
Poster of Highway Robbery
Highway Robbery
Michael Apted was
31 in Highway Robbery
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 29 1973
Poster of Kisses at Fifty
Kisses at Fifty
Michael Apted was
31 in Kisses at Fifty
as 'Director'.
Mon, Jan 22 1973
Poster of The Triple Echo
The Triple Echo
Michael Apted was
31 in The Triple Echo
as 'Director'.
Thu, Nov 16 1972
Poster of The Reporters
The Reporters
Michael Apted was
31 in The Reporters
as 'Director'.
Mon, Oct 09 1972
Poster of Said the Preacher
Said the Preacher
Michael Apted was
31 in Said the Preacher
as 'Director'.
Sat, May 06 1972
Poster of Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.
Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.
Michael Apted was
30 in Another Sunday and Sweet F.A.
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 09 1972
Poster of The Mosedale Horseshoe
The Mosedale Horseshoe
Michael Apted was
30 in The Mosedale Horseshoe
as 'Director'.
Tue, Mar 23 1971
Poster of The Day They Buried Cleaver
The Day They Buried Cleaver
Michael Apted was
29 in The Day They Buried Cleaver
as 'Director'.
Tue, Dec 15 1970
Poster of 7 Plus Seven
7 Plus Seven
Michael Apted was
29 in 7 Plus Seven
as 'Director'.
Tue, Dec 15 1970
Poster of Don't Touch Him, He Might Resent It
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
Poster of Your Name's Not God, It's Edgar
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
Poster of Number Ten
Number Ten
Michael Apted was
27 in Number Ten
as 'Director'.
Mon, Oct 07 1968
Poster of There's a Hole in Your Dustbin, Delilah
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
Poster of It’s Dearer After Midnight
It’s Dearer After Midnight
Michael Apted was
27 in It’s Dearer After Midnight
as 'Director'.
Fri, Feb 23 1968
Poster of Who Pays?
Who Pays?
Michael Apted was
26 in Who Pays?
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jan 19 1968
Poster of Son of the City
Son of the City
Michael Apted was
26 in Son of the City
as 'Director'.
Fri, Dec 15 1967
Poster of Seven Up!
Seven Up!
Michael Apted was
23 in Seven Up!
as 'Researcher'.
Tue, May 05 1964

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of 63 Up
63 Up
Michael Apted was
78+ in 63 Up
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 04 2019
Poster of Bloodline
Bloodline
Michael Apted was
74+ in Bloodline
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 20 2015
Poster of Masters of Sex
Masters of Sex
Michael Apted was
72+ in Masters of Sex
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2013
Poster of Ray Donovan
Ray Donovan
Michael Apted was
72+ in Ray Donovan
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 30 2013
Poster of What About Brian
What About Brian
Michael Apted was
65+ in What About Brian
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 16 2006
Poster of Rome
Rome
Michael Apted was
64+ in Rome
as 'Producer, Writer, Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 28 2005
Poster of Blind Justice
Blind Justice
Michael Apted was
64+ in Blind Justice
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 08 2005
Poster of New York News
New York News
Michael Apted was
54+ in New York News
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1995
Poster of Crossroads
Crossroads
Michael Apted was
51+ in Crossroads
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1992
Poster of My Life and Times
My Life and Times
Michael Apted was
50+ in My Life and Times
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 24 1991
Poster of POV
POV
Michael Apted was
47+ in POV
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 05 1988
Poster of Laurence Olivier Presents
Laurence Olivier Presents
Michael Apted was
35+ in Laurence Olivier Presents
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 05 1976
Poster of Shades of Greene
Shades of Greene
Michael Apted was
34+ in Shades of Greene
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1975
Poster of Black and Blue
Black and Blue
Michael Apted was
32+ in Black and Blue
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 14 1973
Poster of Follyfoot
Follyfoot
Michael Apted was
30+ in Follyfoot
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 28 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Michael Apted was
29+ in Play for Today
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Thirty-Minute Theatre
Thirty-Minute Theatre
Michael Apted was
24+ in Thirty-Minute Theatre
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1965
Poster of The Up Series
The Up Series
Michael Apted was
23+ in The Up Series
as 'Director, Producer'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 05 1964
Poster of Married in America
Married in America
Michael Apted will be
79+ in Married in America
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
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