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Mike Leigh (I)
Mike Leigh was born on February 20, 1943 in Salford, Greater Manchester, England. He is a director and writer, known for Happy-Go-Lucky (2008), Secrets & Lies (1996) and Another Year (2010). He was previously married to Alison Steadman.
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Director (23 credits)
Director (23 credits)
1982
Five-Minute Films
(TV Series short) (5 episodes)
- Afternoon
(1982)
- A Light Snack
(1982)
- Probation
(1982)
- Old Chums
(1982)
1973-1982
Play for Today
(TV Series) (6 episodes)
- Home Sweet Home
(1982)
- Who's Who
(1979)
- Abigail's Party
(1977)
- The Kiss of Death
(1977)
- Nuts in May
(1976)
1975-1976
Second City Firsts
(TV Series) (2 episodes)
- Knock for Knock
(1976)
- The Permissive Society
(1975)
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Writer (21 credits)
Writer (21 credits)
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Actor (5 credits)
Actor (5 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Thanks (8 credits)
Thanks (8 credits)
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Self (64 credits)
Self (64 credits)
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Archive footage (4 credits)
Archive footage (4 credits)
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DVD commentary with David Thewlis and Katrin Cartlidge for his movie Naked (1993). See more »Alternate Names:
Mike Leigh OBEHeight:
5' 7" (1.7 m)
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I mean, I've been to screenings of the film where the laughter came at quite surprising - to me - points. But, you know, people laugh for a variety of reasons - with, or at, or out of embarrassment, or nervousness even. It's not always a function of mirth. See more »Trivia:
Interviewed in "World Directors in Dialogue" by Bert Cardullo (Scarecrow Press, 2011). See more »Trademark:
Focuses on relationships, particularly families. See more »Star Sign:
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