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Mike Leigh is a British film director, screenwriter, and playwright. He was born on 20 February 1943 in Salford, Lancashire, England. He is best known for his work in the films Naked (1993), Secrets & Lies (1996), and Vera Drake (2004). Leigh studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and began his career as a theatre director in the late 1960s. He made his feature film debut with Bleak Moments (1971) and went on to direct a number of critically acclaimed films, including High Hopes (1988), Life Is Sweet (1990), and Topsy-Turvy (1999). Leigh has won numerous awards for his work, including two BAFTA Awards, two Cannes Film Festival awards, and an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for Secrets & Lies. He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2004 New Year Honours. As of 2021, Mike Leigh's net worth is estimated to be roughly $20 million.

Popular As Mike Leigh
Occupation director,writer,actor
Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 20 February 1943
Birthday 20 February
Birthplace Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England
Nationality United Kingdom

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Mike Leigh Height, Weight & Measurements

At 80 years old, Mike Leigh height is 5' 7" (1.7 m) .

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Height 5' 7" (1.7 m)
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Who Is Mike Leigh's Wife?

His wife is Alison Steadman (m. 1973-2001)

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Wife Alison Steadman (m. 1973-2001)
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Mike Leigh Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Mike Leigh worth at the age of 80 years old? Mike Leigh’s income source is mostly from being a successful Director. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Mike Leigh's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Timeline

2012

President of the 'Official Competition' jury at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival in 2012.

2011

Interviewed in "World Directors in Dialogue" by Bert Cardullo (Scarecrow Press, 2011).

2003

His play, "Abigail's Party", performed at the New Ambassador's Theatre, was nominated for a 2003 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Revival of 2002.

1997

Member of the 'Official Competition' jury at the 50th Cannes International Film Festival in 1997.

1993

He was awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1993 Queen's Honours List for his services to the film industry.

1989

His production company is Thin Man Films, founded with the late Simon Channing Williams in 1989, which was a misnomer considering their build and it is still the same now as his new partner is Georgina Lowe..

1981

Became a father for the 2nd time at age 38 when his [now ex] wife Alison Steadman gave birth to their son Leo Leigh on August 15, 1981.

1978

Became a father for the 1st time at age 34 when his [now ex] wife Alison Steadman gave birth to their son Toby Leigh on February 3, 1978.

1969

Is on record in saying that he thinks the 1969 moon landings were faked.

1967

Has had a beard since March 1967 because he considers shaving "a time-wasting, filthy, irrelevant and resource-wasting habit".

1943

Mike Leigh was born on February 20, 1943 in Salford, Greater Manchester, England.