Daniel Day-Lewis is a British-Irish actor known for his intense and transformative performances in films such as "My Left Foot," "There Will Be Blood," and "Lincoln." He is widely considered to be one of the greatest actors of his generation and has won three Academy Awards for Best Actor.

Daniel Day-Lewis Timeline

  • Born on April 29, 1957, in London, England
  • Began acting in school productions at a young age
  • Made his professional stage debut in 1978 in a production of "Another Country"
  • Made his film debut in "Sunday Bloody Sunday" in 1971
  • Won his first Academy Award for Best Actor in 1989 for "My Left Foot"
  • Won his second and third Academy Awards for Best Actor in 2007 for "There Will Be Blood" and in 2013 for "Lincoln"
  • Retired from acting in 2017

Daniel Day-Lewis Career

Sir Daniel Michael Blake Day-Lewis began his acting career on the stage, making his professional debut in 1978 in a production of "Another Country." He made his film debut in "Sunday Bloody Sunday" in 1971 and quickly established himself as a talented actor with a string of acclaimed performances in films such as "My Beautiful Laundrette," "The Unbearable Lightness of Being," and "My Left Foot."

Throughout his career, Day-Lewis has been known for his intense and transformative performances, often disappearing into his roles for months at a time. He is also known for his meticulous research and preparation for his roles, which has led to many of his performances being considered among the greatest in cinematic history.

Daniel Day-Lewis Awards

Day-Lewis has won numerous awards throughout his career, including three Academy Awards for Best Actor for his performances in "My Left Foot," "There Will Be Blood," and "Lincoln." He has also won two BAFTA Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Golden Globe Award. He is the only actor to have won three Academy Awards for Best Actor and is widely considered to be one of the greatest actors of his generation.

Daniel Day-Lewis Achievements

  • He is the only actor to have won three Academy Awards for Best Actor
  • He has won numerous other awards throughout his career, including two BAFTA Awards and three Screen Actors Guild Awards
  • He has been nominated for several other awards, including a Golden Globe Award and a Tony Award
  • He has received critical acclaim for many of his performances, with many of his roles considered among the greatest in cinematic history
  • He has appeared in several critically acclaimed films, such as "My Left Foot," "There Will Be Blood," and "Lincoln."

Daniel Day-Lewis Movies

Throughout his career, Day-Lewis has appeared in several critically acclaimed films, including:

  • "My Left Foot" (1989)
  • "The Last of the Mohicans" (1992)
  • "In the Name of the Father" (1993)
  • "The Crucible" (1996)
  • "Gangs of New York" (2002)
  • "There Will Be Blood" (2007)
  • "Nine" (2009)
  • "Lincoln" (2012)
  • "Phantom Thread" (2017)

Daniel Day-Lewis Net Worth

Day-Lewis has an estimated net worth of $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. He has earned his fortune through his successful acting career and various endorsement deals.

Daniel Day-Lewis Education

Day-Lewis was educated at Sevenoaks School, a boarding school in Kent, England. He later attended the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.

Daniel Day-Lewis Personal Life

Day -Lewis has been married to writer and director Rebecca Miller since 1996. The couple has two sons together. Day-Lewis is known for being private about his personal life and rarely gives interviews or talks about his family.

Daniel Day-Lewis Physical Statistics

Day-Lewis stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) and has a slim build. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

Daniel Day-Lewis Quotes

"Acting is the most minor of gifts and not a very high-class way to earn a living. After all, Shirley Temple could do it at the age of four."

"I have a huge, active imagination, and for me, the most dangerous thing is to try to shut that down."

"I have always been drawn to the inner life of a character. I suppose that's why I've always been drawn to the stage."

Hobby

Day-Lewis is known for being a private person, and not much is known about his hobbies. However, it is known that he enjoys woodworking and has even crafted many of the furniture used in his homes.

 

Daniel Day-Lewis is considered one of the greatest actors of his generation, known for his intense and transformative performances in films such as "My Left Foot," "There Will Be Blood," and "Lincoln." He has won three Academy Awards for Best Actor and has received critical acclaim for many of his performances. Despite being private about his personal life, his work as an actor continues to be celebrated and admired.

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