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Director, Screenwriter Born: February 20, 1943 in Salford, Lancashire, England, UK Biography:One of contemporary Britain's most renowned directors, "Mike Leigh" is known for his depictions of the dramas inherent in the everyday lives of regular people. Often compared to compatriot "Ken Loach" for his emphasis on "slice-of-life" realism (a comparison Leigh has deemed inaccurate, as his films, unlike Loach's, have no absolute political agenda), Leigh makes films remarkable for their level-headed, unsensational portrayals of topics that would become four-hankie "message" melodramas in the hands of most Hollywood directors.
Born February 20, 1943, in Salford, Manchester, Leigh originally wanted to go into acting. While training at London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, however, he found himself drawn toward directing and writing, and he eventually transferred to the London Film School. He began his career on the stage, with two of his most important works, The Box Play and Bleak Moments,... Full Biography
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