Michael Apted - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 10, 1941 |
|---|---|
| Age | 85 |
| Birthplace | Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Michael Apted's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Directing the celebrated 'Up' documentary series and feature films including 'Coal Miner's Daughter', 'Gorillas in the Mist', and 'The World Is Not Enough.' |
Intro
Michael Apted was a renowned British director, producer, writer, and actor, best known for his work on the 'Up' documentary series and feature films such as 'Gorillas in the Mist', 'Coal Miner's Daughter', and James Bond's 'The World Is Not Enough.' His career spanned over five decades, earning critical acclaim for both his narrative and documentary work.
Early Life & Background
Michael Apted was born on February 10, 1941, in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England. He attended the City of London School and later studied law and history at Downing College, Cambridge, before beginning his career at Granada Television.
Career Highlights
- Directed and produced the iconic 'Up' documentary series (starting with 'Seven Up!' in 1964 and revisiting the subjects every seven years).
- Directed acclaimed feature films such as 'Coal Miner's Daughter' (1980), 'Gorillas in the Mist' (1988), 'The World Is Not Enough' (1999), and 'Nell' (1994).
- Served as president of the Directors Guild of America from 2003 to 2009.
- Directed episodes of TV series including 'Rome'.
Trivia
- The 'Up' series, which Apted directed across multiple decades, is widely considered one of the greatest achievements in documentary filmmaking.
- He was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 2008 for services to the British film and television industries.
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Michael Apted is 85 years old.
Michael Apted was born the 10 February 1941.
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About February 10th, 1941, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 10, 1941, Britain officially severed diplomatic relations with Romania due to its alignment with the Axis powers. This decision reflected the growing tensions in Europe during World War II.
- Day of the week: February 10th, 1941 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Sergeant York directed by Howard Hawks
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