Daniel Day-Lewis

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Kensington

Born

April 29, 1957

Zodiac

Taurus

25,323

days alive

69

years old

$200 million

net worth

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Born
April 29, 1957 in Kensington
ResidenceCounty Wicklow
Zodiac
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Updated Jul 2026

About

Sir Daniel Michael Blake Day-Lewis is an English 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 auteurs' 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.

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2017
Day 22,155
Age 60

Phantom Thread Release

Confidence
96%
Dec 25, 2017

Starred in 'Phantom Thread', his final film role before retirement.

Day 21,967
Age 60

Retirement from Acting

Confidence
96%
Jun 20, 2017

Announced his retirement from acting through a spokesperson.

2013
Day 20,390
Age 55

Lincoln Academy Award

Confidence
96%
Feb 24, 2013

Won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'Lincoln'.

2012
Day 20,283
Age 55

Lincoln Release

Confidence
96%
Nov 9, 2012

Starred as Abraham Lincoln in the film 'Lincoln'.

2008
Day 18,563
Age 50

There Will Be Blood Academy Award

Confidence
96%
Feb 24, 2008

Won the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'There Will Be Blood'.

2007
Day 18,503
Age 50

There Will Be Blood Release

Confidence
96%
Dec 26, 2007

Starred in 'There Will Be Blood', directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

1996
Day 14,485
Age 39

The Crucible Release

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96%
Dec 25, 1996

Starred in 'The Crucible', based on Arthur Miller's play.

Day 14,443
Age 39

Marriage to Rebecca Miller

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96%
Nov 13, 1996

Married writer and director Rebecca Miller.

1993
Day 13,304
Age 36

The Age of Innocence Release

Confidence
96%
Oct 1, 1993

Starred in 'The Age of Innocence', directed by Martin Scorsese.

1990
Day 12,022
Age 32

My Left Foot Academy Award

Confidence
96%
Mar 29, 1990

Won the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'My Left Foot'.

1989
Day 11,882
Age 32

My Left Foot Release

Confidence
96%
Nov 9, 1989

Starred in 'My Left Foot', a biographical drama.

Day 11,570
Age 31

Hamlet at the National Theatre

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1989

Starred as Hamlet at the National Theatre, but left mid-run.

1985
Day 10,174
Age 27

A Room with a View Release

Confidence
96%
Mar 7, 1985

Appeared in 'A Room with a View', a Merchant Ivory production.

1982
Day 9,013
Age 24

Joined the Royal Shakespeare Company

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1982

Briefly joined the Royal Shakespeare Company.

1978
Day 7,552
Age 20

Graduated from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1978

Graduated from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.

1971
Day 4,995
Age 13

First Film Role

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96%
Jan 1, 1971

Made his film debut in 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' at age 14.

1957
Day 0
Age 0

Born in London

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Apr 29, 1957

Born in London, England.