David Yates

David Yates
Yates at the 2016 San Diego Comic-Con
Born (1963-10-08) 8 October 1963 (age 63)
St Helens, Lancashire, England
Alma materUniversity of Essex
OccupationFilmmaker
Years active1988–present
Notable workWizarding World franchise
SpouseYvonne Walcott

David Yates (born 8 October 1963) is an English movie director. He is best known for directing the last four movies in the Harry Potter series.

References

  1. ↑ Andrew Pulver. "The Wizard Behind the Camera". DGA Quarterly, Directors Guild of America. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  2. ↑ "BAFTA Honors John Lasseter and David Yates 11/30". Broadway World (Los Angeles). 28 June 2011. Retrieved 28 June 2011. The worldwide success of Mr. Lasseter for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios and Mr. Yates's contribution to the final four parts of the 'Harry Potter' franchise makes them global wizards in their own right, and are delighted to honor these remarkable filmmakers with this year's Britannia Award.