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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 (22 credits)
Writer (22 credits)
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Actor (6 credits)
Actor (6 credits)
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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 (67 credits)
Self (67 credits)
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Archive footage (5 credits)
Archive footage (5 credits)
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Solo DVD commentaries for his TV plays Play for Today: Nuts in May (1976), Play for Today: The Kiss of Death (1977), BBC2 Playhouse: Grown-Ups (1980) and Four Days in July (1984). See more »Alternate Names:
Mike Leigh OBEHeight:
5' 7" (1.7 m)
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Personal Quote:
I like my films. I can't understand directors who don't watch their films after they've made them. If you don't like them, how the fuck can you expect anyone else to? See more »Trivia:
Has directed 3 actresses in Oscar-nominated performances: Brenda Blethyn, Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Imelda Staunton. See more »Trademark:
Focuses on relationships, particularly families. See more »Star Sign:
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