Mike Leigh British writer and director
Mike Leigh is a 81 years old British writer and director from Brocket Hall. He was born on February 20, 1943 in Brocket Hall.
About
Yes, Mike Leigh is still alive Last check: 4 years ago
Family
Wife
Alison Steadman, British actress
He married with Alison Steadman (73), in 1973. Mike Leigh was 29 and Alison Steadman was 26 years old. After 28 years, they break up in 2001.
Works
Mike Leigh Movies (70)
There are 70 movies of Mike Leigh.
His first feature film was Vera Drake (2004). He was 61 when he starred in this movie. Since 2004, he has appeared in 70 feature films. The last one is Mike Leigh's the Pirates of Penzance - English National Opera (2015). .
View all Mike Leigh movies.
Mike Leigh movie characters
The names of the characters/jobs in the films he starred in are as follows:
| Character/Job | Movie | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Writer | Vera Drake (2004) | 61 |
| Director | Vera Drake (2004) | 61 |
| Writer | Mr. Turner (2014) | 71 |
| Director | Mr. Turner (2014) | 71 |
| Director | Life Is Sweet (1990) | 48 |
| Writer | Life Is Sweet (1990) | 48 |
| Director | Secrets & Lies (1996) | 53 |
| Writer | Secrets & Lies (1996) | 53 |
| Writer | Topsy-Turvy (1999) | 56 |
| Director | Topsy-Turvy (1999) | 56 |
| Director | All or Nothing (2002) | 59 |
| Writer | All or Nothing (2002) | 59 |
| Writer | Peterloo (2018) | 76 |
| Director | Peterloo (2018) | 76 |
| Writer | Naked (1993) | 50 |
| Director | Naked (1993) | 50 |
| Writer | Another Year (2010) | 67 |
| Director | Another Year (2010) | 67 |
| Screenplay | Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) | 65 |
| Director | Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) | 65 |
| Director | Meantime (1983) | 43 |
| Writer | Meantime (1983) | 43 |
| Director | Career Girls (1997) | 54 |
| Writer | Career Girls (1997) | 54 |
| Director | High Hopes (1989) | 46 |
| Writer | High Hopes (1989) | 46 |
| Himself | What Is Cinema? (2013) | 70 |
| Director | Abigail's Party (1977) | 34 |
| Writer | Abigail's Party (1977) | 34 |
| Writer | Bleak Moments (1971) | 27 |
| Director | Bleak Moments (1971) | 27 |
| Director | A Sense of History (1992) | 49 |
| Director | Nuts in May (1976) | 32 |
| Writer | Nuts in May (1976) | 32 |
| Director | Four Days in July (1984) | 41 |
| Writer | Four Days in July (1984) | 41 |
| Writer | Hard Labour (1973) | 30 |
| Director | Hard Labour (1973) | 30 |
| Mike Leigh | Welcome to Hollywood (1998) | 55 |
| Director | A Running Jump (2012) | 69 |
| Writer | A Running Jump (2012) | 69 |
| Director | Grown-Ups (1980) | 37 |
| Writer | Grown-Ups (1980) | 37 |
| Himself | The One and Only Mike Leigh (2014) | 71 |
| Vittorio D. (2009) | 66 | |
| Director | Home Sweet Home (1982) | 39 |
| Director | The Short & Curlies (1988) | 43 |
| Writer | The Short & Curlies (1988) | 43 |
| Director | The Kiss of Death (1977) | 33 |
| Writer | The Kiss of Death (1977) | 33 |
| Director | Five-Minute Films: The Birth of the Goalie of the 2001 F.A. Cup Final (1982) | 39 |
| Writer | Five-Minute Films: The Birth of the Goalie of the 2001 F.A. Cup Final (1982) | 39 |
| himself | Humphrey Jennings: The Man Who Listened to Britain (2000) | 57 |
| Writer | Who's Who (1979) | 35 |
| Director | Who's Who (1979) | 35 |
| Writer | The Permissive Society (1975) | 32 |
| Director | The Permissive Society (1975) | 32 |
| Himself | Mike Leigh: Making Plays (1982) | 39 |
| Director | Five-Minute Films: Old Chums (1982) | 39 |
| Writer | Five-Minute Films: Old Chums (1982) | 39 |
| Writer | Five-Minute Films: Probation (1982) | 39 |
| Director | Five-Minute Films: Probation (1982) | 39 |
| Writer | Five-Minute Films: A Light Snack (1982) | 39 |
| Director | Five-Minute Films: A Light Snack (1982) | 39 |
| Director | Five-Minute Films: Afternoon (1982) | 39 |
| Writer | Five-Minute Films: Afternoon (1982) | 39 |
| Director | Two Mikes Don't Make a Wright (1993) | 50 |
| Interviewee | Mike Leigh: The Conversation (2000) | 57 |
| Himself | Looking for Truffaut (2009) | 65 |
| Director | Mike Leigh's the Pirates of Penzance - English National Opera (2015) | 72 |
Mike Leigh TV Shows (7)
His first TV Show was The Oscars (1953).
View all Mike Leigh TV shows.
Awards (8)
Nominated European Film Award for Best Film in 2007 , nominated Academy Award for Best Director , nominated Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay , nominated European Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best Director in 2001 , nominated European Film Award for Best Director in 2001 ,
Education
He graduated from Royal Academy Of Dramatic Art, Buile Hill High School, Camberwell College Of Arts and Central School Of Art And Design
What is Mike's zodiac sign?Mike Leigh zodiac sign is pisces.
When is Leigh's next birthday?
Mike Leigh was born on the , which was a Saturday. He will be turning 82 in only 60 days from today (22 December, 2024).
Other facts about Mike Leigh
| Spouse | Alison Steadman |
|---|---|
| Related category | Category:Films Directed By Mike Leigh , of: film, directed by this person |
| Copyright status as a creator | Works Protected By Copyrights , applies to jurisdiction: countries with 50 years pma or longer |
| Floruit | 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| Name in native language | Mike Leigh |
| Work period (start) | 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| Languages spoken, written or signed | English |
| Has works in the collection | Museum Of Modern Art |
| Given name | Mike |
| Member of | Royal Society Of Literature |
| Family name | Leigh. Show people with the surname Leigh |
| Country of citizenship | United Kingdom |
