Michael Apted

Biography

Born 02/10/1941

Versatile director Michael Apted's fondness for both documentaries and dramas has provided him with a balance and perspective matched by few of his contemporaries. Beginning his career with England's Granada Television first as a researcher, then director, notably of the long-running soap...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 2006, received Directors Guild of America for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series
In 1999, received International Documentary Association for Career Achievement
In 1987, received Grammy for Best Music Video, Long Form

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Premiere Photos

Michael Apted, Enough (2002)

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Highlights

In 2007, Helmed "Amazing Grace," a film about the slave trade in 19th century Britain (premiered at the Toronto Film Festival in 2006)
In 2005, Returned to television, directing the first three episodes of the HBO series "Rome"
In 2003, Replaced Martha Coolidge as President of the DGA

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Family & Companions

James Apted: son (worked as second assistant camera (second unit) on "Pleasantville" (1998), among other films)
Paul Apted: son (after working as an assistant on father's projects, graduated to sound effects editor on movies like "Alien Resurrection" (1997), "The X-Files" and "Dr. Dolittle" (both 1998))
son: born c. 1999

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