DAVID YATES

David Yates
David Yates
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: October 8, 1963
Place of Birth: St. Helens, Merseyside, England, UK

Biography

David Yates (born 8 October 1963) is an English filmmaker who has directed feature films, short films, and television productions. He is best known for directing the final four films in the Harry Potter series and the three films of its prequel series, Fantastic Beasts. His work on the Harry Potter series brought him critical and commercial success, along with accolades such as the British Academy Britannia Award for Excellence in Directing.

Filmography

Production

TBA·
Ghost Story
Thanks
2026·
Julián
Executive Producer
TBA·
Phantom Son
Director
TBA·
Banquet
Executive Producer
2024·
Roommate Regret
Co-Executive Producer
2023·
Pain Hustlers
Producer, Director
2022·
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Director
2018·
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Director
2016·
The Legend of Tarzan
Executive Producer, Director
2016·
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Director
2011·
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Director
2010·
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Director
2009·
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Director
2007·
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Director
2005·
The Girl in the Café
Director
2004·
Sex Traffic
Director
2003·
State of Play
Director
2003·
The Young Visiters
Director
2002·
Rank
Director
2001·
The Way We Live Now
Director
2000·
The Sins
Director
1999·
The Tichborne Claimant
Director
1991·
The Weaver's Wife
Director, Writer
1991·
Oranges and Lemons
Director
1988·
When I Was a Girl
Director, Producer, Writer
1984·
The Bill
Director