David Yates (born 30 November 1963) is a British director of film and television, best known for helming the final films in the successful Harry Potter series. After completing their theatrical run between 2007 and 2011, Yates' Potter films became the highest-grossing entries worldwide since the first instalment. He is also known for directing several television films and dramas, such as the critically acclaimed BBC political thriller State of Play, which was adapted into a film in 2009. One of his directorial trademarks is the use of the hand-held camera.
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