Actor
Daniel Day-Lewis
April 29, 1957 · Greenwich, London, England, UK
Sir Daniel Michael Blake Day-Lewis (born 29 April 1957) is an English and Irish actor. Often described as one of the greatest actors in the history of cinema, he is best known for intense method acting portrayed with eccentric characters in auteur films. He is the recipient of numerous accolades including a record three Academy Awards for Best Actor as well as four BAFTAs, three Screen Actors Guild Awards and two Golden Globes. In 2014, Day-Lewis received a knighthood for services to drama. Born and raised in London, Day-Lewis excelled on stage at the National Youth Theatre before being accepted at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, which he attended for three years. Despite his traditional training he is considered a method actor, known for his constant devotion to and research of his roles.
Notable work
8.1There Will Be Blood (2007)
as Daniel Plainview
7.3Gangs of New York (2002)
as Bill 'The Butcher' Cutting
6.8Lincoln (2012)
as Abraham Lincoln
7.3Phantom Thread (2017)
as Reynolds Woodcock
7.4The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
as Hawkeye
7.6Gandhi (1982)
as Colin
7.9In the Name of the Father (1993)
as Gerry Conlon
7The Age of Innocence (1993)
as Newland Archer
7.5My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown (1989)
as Christy Brown
7A Room with a View (1986)
as Cecil Vyse
6.8The Bounty (1984)
as John Fryer
5.5Nine (2009)
as Guido Contini
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