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Michael Apted
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Biography
Michael David Apted CMG (10 February 1941 – 7 January 2021) was an English television and film director and producer. He began his career in television and directed the Up documentary series from 1970 to 2019. He later directed *Coal Miner's Daughter* (1980), which was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. His subsequent work included *Gorillas in the Mist* (1988), *Nell* (1994), the James Bond film *The World Is Not Enough* (1999), and *Enigma* (2001). His film *Amazing Grace* (2006) premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival that year. On 29 June 2003, he was elected president of the Directors Guild of America, a position he served until 2009. He was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 2008 Birthday Honours.
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Unlocked(2017)
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Chasing Mavericks(2012)
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader(2010)
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The Power of the Game(2007)
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The Fifa 2006 World Cup Film: The Grand Finale(2006)
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Amazing Grace(2006)
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49 Up(2005)
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Enough(2002)
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Enigma(2001)
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Me & Isaac Newton(1999)
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The World Is Not Enough(1999)
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42 Up(1998)
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Always Outnumbered(1998)
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Extreme Measures(1996)
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Nell(1994)
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Blink(1994)
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Thunderheart(1992)
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Incident at Oglala(1992)
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Class Action(1991)
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Gorillas in the Mist(1988)
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Critical Condition(1987)
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Bring on the Night(1985)
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Firstborn(1984)
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Gorky Park(1983)
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Kipperbang(1982)
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Continental Divide(1981)
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