Trivia

His favorite Harry Potter film is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), one that was not directed by him .

His favorite directors are David Lean, Ken Loach and Martin Scorsese.

Is one of four directors to helm the Harry Potter films, the others being Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón and Mike Newell.

Is the uncle of England international football player Theo Walcott.

He trained as a director at the National Film and Television School in Beaconsfield.

With a total of 4 installments under his belt, Yates holds the record for directing the most Harry Potter films.

He worked at cre8 studios in Regent Circus in Swindon as a facilitator.

Jaws (1975) was the movie that inspired him to be a filmmaker.

Frequently works with composer Nicholas Hooper .

In November 2011, announced that he was in discussions with Jane Tranter, head of Los Angeles-based BBC Worldwide Productions, to bring the cult series "Doctor Who" to cinemas.