Daniel Day-Lewis
Daniel Day-Lewis is a renowned English actor known for his intense method acting and transformative roles. He has received critical acclaim for performances in films such as 'My Left Foot,' 'There Will Be Blood,' and 'Lincoln.' Day-Lewis is celebrated for his dedication to character immersion... Read More
Known for
There Will Be Blood (2007)
Ruthless silver miner, turned oil prospector, Daniel Plainview, moves to oil-rich California. Using his son to project a trustworthy, family-man image, Plainview cons local...
Phantom Thread (2017)
In 1950s London, a renowned dressmaker's meticulous lifestyle begins drastically changing as his relationship with his young muse intensifies.
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Mr. ScorseseExplore the many lives of Martin Scorsese through intimate interviews with the man himself, access to his private archives, plus... |
Self | |
| 2025 |
AnemoneMiddle-aged Jem sets out from his suburban home on a journey into the woods, where he reconnects with his estranged... |
Ray Stoker | |
| 2021 |
Daniel Day-Lewis: The Hollywood GeniusHe is the only actor in the history of cinema to have won three Oscars. Known for the dramatic intensity... |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2017 |
Phantom ThreadIn 1950s London, a renowned dressmaker's meticulous lifestyle begins drastically changing as his relationship with his young muse intensifies. |
Reynolds Woodcock | |
| 2017 |
SpielbergA documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg. |
Self | |
| 2013 |
Lincoln: An American JourneyDocumentary on the making of Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln" (2012). |
Self | |
| 2012 |
LincolnThe revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and... |
Abraham Lincoln | |
| 2012 |
Access to the Danger ZoneDirected by Peter Casaer and narrated by Daniel Day-Lewis, this documentary provides a harrowing look at the challenges of delivering... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 2011 |
A Man's StoryDocumentary about British fashion designer Ozwald Boateng. |
Self (archive footage) | |
| 2010 |
Making The Last of the MohicansInterviews with the cast and crew of the 1992 Michael Mann film. |
Self | |
| 2009 |
NineArrogant, self-centered movie director Guido Contini finds himself struggling to find meaning, purpose, and a script for his latest film... |
Guido Contini | |
| 2007 |
There Will Be BloodRuthless silver miner, turned oil prospector, Daniel Plainview, moves to oil-rich California. Using his son to project a trustworthy, family-man... |
Daniel Plainview | |
| 2005 |
The Ballad of Jack and RoseJack Slavin is an environmentalist with a heart condition who lives with his daughter, Rose, on an isolated island. While... |
Jack Slavin | |
| 2003 |
Abby SingerChronicles the life of Curtis Clemins, who is torn between the love of his life and accomplishing his dream. When... |
Daniel Day-Lewis (uncredited) | |
| 2003 |
Uncovering the Real Gangs of New YorkThis brief look at mid nineteenth century New York City, a period of mass immigration, street gangs, political corruption, and... |
Self | |
| 2002 |
Gangs of New YorkIn early 1860s New York, Irish immigrant Amsterdam Vallon is released from prison and returns to the Five Points, seeking... |
Bill 'The Butcher' Cutting | |
| 2002 |
Forever EalingThis is a history of the England's Ealing Film Studios, from its beginnings in 1902. It follows the studio's successes... |
Narrator (voice) | |
| 1997 |
The BoxerNineteen-year-old Danny Flynn is imprisoned for his involvement with the I.R.A. in Belfast. He leaves behind his family and his... |
Danny Flynn | |
| 1996 |
The CrucibleA Salem resident attempts to frame her ex-lover's wife for being a witch in the middle of the 1692 witchcraft... |
John Proctor | |
| 1993 |
In the Name of the FatherA small-time Belfast thief, Gerry Conlon, is wrongly convicted of an IRA bombing in London, along with his father and... |
Gerry Conlon | |
| 1993 |
The Age of InnocenceIn 19th century New York high society, a young lawyer falls in love with a woman separated from her husband,... |
Newland Archer | |
| 1993 |
Innocence and Experience: The Making of 'The Age of Innocence'A documentary about the making of director Martin Scorsese's 1993 film adaptation of Edith Wharton's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Age... |
Self | |
| 1992 |
The Last of the MohicansIn war-torn colonial America, in the midst of a bloody battle between British, the French and Native American allies, the... |
Hawkeye | |
| 1989 |
Eversmile New JerseyTraveling dentist O'Connell traverses South America on his motorcycle for the 'Eversmile' foundation of New Jersey, in a fight not... |
Dr. Fergus O'Connell | |
| 1989 |
My Left Foot: The Story of Christy BrownNo one expects much from Christy Brown, a boy with cerebral palsy born into a working-class Irish family. Though Christy... |
Christy Brown | |
| 1988 |
Stars & BarsA British art expert leaves New York to buy a long-lost Renoir from a Georgia eccentric. |
Henderson Dores | |
| 1988 |
The Unbearable Lightness of BeingSuccessful surgeon Tomas leaves Prague for an operation, meets a young photographer named Tereza, and brings her back with him.... |
Tomas | |
| 1987 |
NanouA young British photography student travelling in France meets up with a free thinking, working-class French man, a dramatic change... |
Max | |
| 1986 |
A Room with a ViewWhen Lucy Honeychurch and chaperon Charlotte Bartlett find themselves in Florence with rooms without views, fellow guests Mr Emerson and... |
Cecil Vyse | |
| 1986 |
The Insurance ManFranz, a young man, works in a dye factory in Prague. One day he notices a rash-like eczema, growing on... |
Kafka | |
| 1985 |
My Beautiful LaundretteA young Pakistani Briton manages a rundown laundrette with his lover while dealing with tension in his family, the local... |
Johnny Burfoot | |
| 1985 |
My Brother JonathanChronicles the lives of brothers Jonathan and Harold Dakers, in the Black Country, focusing on their close bond and the... |
Jonathan Dakers | |
| 1984 |
The BountyAn idyllic voyage to Tahiti in 1789 turns a crew aboard the H.M.S. Bounty against its captain when they find... |
John Fryer | |
| 1983 |
Dangerous CornerAn unexpected suicide prompts much speculation about honesty and theft. |
Gordon Whitehouse | |
| 1982 |
GandhiIn the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take... |
Colin | |
| 1982 |
How Many Miles to Babylon?Wealthy Alexander Moore and working-class Jerry Crowe are childhood friends and in 1914 find themselves in the same Army unit... |
Alex Moore | |
| 1981 |
Artemis '81Paranormal novelist Gideon Harlax is drawn into a battle between the forces of good, represented by alien angel Helith, and... |
Library Student | |
| 1979 |
ShoestringShoestring is a BBC detective drana set in Bristol and starring Trevor Eve as private detective Eddie Shoestring, who operatee... |
DJ | |
| 1974 |
PlayhouseA one-hour anthology television series of one-off contemporary and classic dramas produced by the BBC. |
Alex | |
| 1971 |
Sunday Bloody SundayRecently divorced career woman Alex Greville begins a romantic relationship with glamorous mod artist Bob Elkin, fully aware that he's... |
Child Vandal (uncredited) | |
| 1965 |
BBC Play of the MonthA BBC television anthology series featuring productions of classic and contemporary stage plays usually broadcast on BBC1. Each production featured... |
Gordon Whitehouse | |
| 1953 |
The OscarsAn annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy... |
Self |
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Got a question about Daniel Day-Lewis?
Some of his most famous films include 'My Left Foot,' 'There Will Be Blood,' and 'Lincoln,' showcasing his versatility and depth as an actor.
Daniel Day-Lewis has won three Academy Awards for Best Actor, making him the only actor to achieve this feat.
His first film was 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' released in 1971, where he played a minor role as a young man.
Daniel Day-Lewis is known for his method acting style, often immersing himself completely into his characters to achieve authenticity.
In addition to his Oscars, Day-Lewis has received numerous awards including BAFTA Awards and Golden Globe Awards for his performances.
His estimated net worth is approximately $60 million, reflecting his successful career in film.
Yes, Daniel Day-Lewis announced his retirement from acting in 2017 after completing 'Phantom Thread.'
Daniel Day-Lewis is known for his extreme preparation, such as learning to craft shoes for 'The Last of the Mohicans' and living as a character off-set.