Daniel Day-Lewis
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
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. Bor...
Known For
Filmography
Anemone
2025
as Ray Stoker
Mr. Scorsese
2025
as Self
Daniel Day-Lewis: The Hollywood Genius
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Phantom Thread
2017
as Reynolds Woodcock
Spielberg
2017
as Self
Lincoln: An American Journey
2013
as Self
Lincoln
2012
as Abraham Lincoln
Access to the Danger Zone
2012
as Narrator (voice)
A Man's Story
2011
as Self (archive footage)
Making The Last of the Mohicans
2010
as Self
Nine
2009
as Guido Contini
There Will Be Blood
2007
as Daniel Plainview
The Ballad of Jack and Rose
2005
as Jack Slavin
Parkinson
2004
as Self - Guest
Uncovering the Real Gangs of New York
2003
as Self
Abby Singer
2003
as Daniel Day-Lewis (uncredited)
Gangs of New York
2002
as Bill 'The Butcher' Cutting
Forever Ealing
2002
as Narrator (voice)
The Boxer
1997
as Danny Flynn
The Crucible
1996
as John Proctor
The Age of Innocence
1993
as Newland Archer
In the Name of the Father
1993
as Gerry Conlon
Innocence and Experience: The Making of 'The Age of Innocence'
1993
as Self
The Last of the Mohicans
1992
as Hawkeye
My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown
1989
as Christy Brown
Eversmile New Jersey
1989
as Dr. Fergus O'Connell
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
1988
as Tomas
Stars & Bars
1988
as Henderson Dores
Nanou
1987
as Max
A Room with a View
1986
as Cecil Vyse
The Insurance Man
1986
as Kafka
My Beautiful Laundrette
1985
as Johnny Burfoot
My Brother Jonathan
1985
as Jonathan Dakers
The Bounty
1984
as John Fryer
Dangerous Corner
1983
as Gordon Whitehouse
Gandhi
1982
as Colin
How Many Miles to Babylon?
1982
as Alex Moore
Frost in May
1982
as Archie Hughes-Follett
Artemis '81
1981
as Library Student
Shoestring
1979
as DJ
Playhouse
1974
as Alex
Sunday Bloody Sunday
1971
as Child Vandal (uncredited)
BBC Play of the Month
1965
as Gordon Whitehouse
The Oscars
1953
as Self