
British actor
1957 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
British actor
Born
April 29, 1957
Age
~69 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, artist, stage actor
1957
Born in Kensington (1957-04-29)
1990
AwardAcademy Award for Best Actor
2008
AwardAcademy Award for Best Actor
2012
AwardAlliance of Women Film Journalists Award for Best Actor
2013
AwardAcademy Award for Best Actor
2014
AwardKnight Bachelor
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 Actor Awards and two Golden Globes. In 2014, Day-Lewis received a knighthood for services to drama.
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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 Academ
The name Daniel means "Daniel (Old Testament prophet). Etymology: From Daniel, Daniell, from Δᾱνῑήλ, from lit=God is my judge, name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.". It is of English origin.
Daniel Day-Lewis was born on April 29, 1957.
Name Meaning
Daniel (Old Testament prophet). Etymology: From Daniel, Daniell, from Δᾱνῑήλ, from lit=God is my judge, name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.
The name Daniel is of English origin, meaning "Daniel (Old Testament prophet). Etymology: From Daniel, Daniell, from Δᾱνῑήλ, from lit=God is my judge, name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Daniel
Daniel — April 29, 1957
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Would you name your baby Daniel?
Guestbook
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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Present
Age ~69