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Mike Leigh was born on February 20, 1943 in Salford, Greater Manchester, England. He is a director and writer, known for Secrets & Lies (1996), Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) 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 (22 credits)
Writer (22 credits)
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Actor (6 credits)
Actor (6 credits)
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Second Unit Director or Assistant Director (1 credit)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director (1 credit)
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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)
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Thanks (9 credits)
Thanks (9 credits)
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Self (69 credits)
Self (69 credits)
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Archive footage (7 credits)
Archive footage (7 credits)
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Stage: Wrote "Goose-Pimples", was performed at the Garrick Theatre in London, England with Marion Bailey, Jill Baker, Jim Broadbent, Paul Jesson and Antony Sher in the cast. See more »Alternate Names:
Mike Leigh OBEHeight:
5' 7" (1.7 m)
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I like Ken [Ken Loach], we always get on. We make very different films from very different perspectives. He makes unapologetically propagandist films with a very clear political agenda. You are left in no doubt about what he's trying to say to you when you see one of his films. On the other hand, I hope you have a great deal of doubt about what I'm trying to say to you when you see one of my ... See more »Trivia:
Parents met in 1936 in Manchester. See more »Trademark:
Protagonists who are intelligent misfits who refuse to conform to society's norms and expectations. See more »Star Sign:
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