Michael Apted (born 10 February 1941) is an English director, producer, writer and actor. He is one of the most prolific British film directors of his generation but is best known for his work on the Up series of documentaries.
On June 29, 2003 he was elected President of the Directors Guild of America. He returned to television, directing the first three episodes of the TV series Rome. His most recent feature film project was Amazing Grace, which premièred at the closing of the Toronto Film Festival on September 16, 2006.
Former researcher at Granada TV.
(29 June 2003) Elected as the new President of the Director's Guild of America. He replaces Martha Coolidge and has been a DGA member since 1978.
(2003-) President of the Directors Guild of America (DGA).
Member of the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Documentary Branch) [2002-]
