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Daniel Craig Biography

Birth Name:Daniel Wroughton Craig

Birth Place:Chester, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Was invited in 2007 to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Participated in a sketch with Catherine Tate for the BBC Red Nose Day in 2007
Supports a number of charities and organizations, including Actors Fund of America, Afghanistan Relief Organization, ChildLine, Comic Relief and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Graduated from Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he studied under actor Colin McCormack
Married actress Rachel Weisz in 2011
Trained in acting at the National Youth Theatre
Made his West End debut playing Joe in "Angels in America" in 1993
Quote: "(On becoming an actor) "I always wanted to be an actor․ I had the arrogance to believe I couldn't be anything else․""
Quote: "(On playing as James Bond) "I find it very easy playing Bond․ I think he's hilarious․ He gets himself into some extraordinarily funny situations․""
Quote: "It's not my cause in life to be filthy rich․ Being comfortable is enough․ If money comes along, I'll take it․ I just want good scripts that try to make you think․"
Best known for portraying the character of James Bond
Appeared as his character James Bond alongside Queen Elizabeth II in the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic Games
Has a real passport from the British Home Office with the name of James Bond
Played for Hoylake RFC Rugby Union Club
Was named in 2007 the best-dressed man in Britain by GQ magazine

Awards

1998Best British Performance-: winner
1999British Independent Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
2000British Independent Film Award-Best Actor: winner
2004British Independent Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
2004EFA People's Choice Award-Best European Actor: nominated
2004ALFS Award-British Actor of the Year: nominated
2005Empire Award-Best British Actor: nominated
2005EFA People's Choice Award-Best European Actor: nominated
2005ALFS Award-British Actor of the Year: winner
2006Ashland Independent Film Award-Best Acting Ensemble: Feature: winner
2006Golden Schmoes-Breakthrough Performance of the Year: winner
2007Saturn Award-Best Actor: nominated
2007BAFTA Film Award-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2007Empire Award-Best Actor: winner
2007Evening Standard British Film Award-Best Actor: winner
2007Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Male: nominated
2007Audience Award-Best International Actor: nominated
2007National Movie Award-Best Performance by a Male: nominated
2007Georges Award-Best Foreign Actor: nominated
2007Sant Jordi-Best Foreign Actor (Mejor Actor Extranjero): winner
2009Empire Award-Best Actor: nominated
2011Scream Award-Best Science Fiction Actor: nominated
2012EDA Special Mention Award-Best Depiction of Nudity, Sexuality, or Seduction: nominated
2012EDA Special Mention Award-Most Egregious Age Difference Between the Leading Man and the Love Interest: nominated
2012Empire Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013Saturn Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in an Action Movie: winner
2013Empire Award-Best Actor: nominated
2013ALFS Award-British Actor of the Year: nominated
2013MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: nominated
2013MTV Movie Award-Best Shirtless Performance: nominated
2013RAFA-Best British Performance of the Year: nominated
2013Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Action: nominated
2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Narrator: nominated
2016EDA Special Mention Award-Most Egregious Age Difference Between the Leading Man and the Love Interest: nominated
2016Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in an Action Movie: nominated
2016National Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
2017NTFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2017SDFCS Award-Best Comedic Performance: winner
2018Evening Standard British Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2019SDFCS Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
2019Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2020Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2020Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble of the Decade: nominated
2020Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2020OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2021Saturn Award-Best Actor: nominated
2021Movie Award-Best Actor (Male): winner
2021People's Choice Award-Favorite Action Movie Star: nominated
2021People's Choice Award-Favorite Male Movie Star: nominated
2022EDA Special Mention Award-Most Egregious Age Difference Between the Leading Man and the Love Interest: winner
2022CCA Super Award-Best Actor in an Action Movie: winner
2022IFJA Award-Best Lead Performance: nominated
2022MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Hero: nominated
2022SLFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2023Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2023Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2023Golden Schmoes-Coolest Character of the Year: nominated
2023KCFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
2023SDFCS Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
2023Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2024European Film Award-European Actor: nominated
2024FFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
2024IFJA Award-Best Lead Performance: nominated
2024ICP Award-Best Performance: nominated
2024MMCG Award-Best Actor: nominated
2024NBR Award-Best Actor: winner
2024NTFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2024PCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
2024SDFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
2024SFBAFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
2024SLFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2024FCA Award-Actor of the Year: nominated
2024VHS Award-Best Actor: nominated
2024WAFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2025AACTA International Award-Best Lead Actor in Film: nominated
2025Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actor: nominated
2025Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2025EDA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2025Pride Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
2025AFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2025BOFA-Best Actor: winner
2025Critics Choice Award-Best Actor: nominated
2025DFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2025Dorian Award-Film Performance of the Year: nominated
2025Gold Derby Film Award-Lead Actor: nominated
2025Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
2025ICS Award-Best Actor: nominated
2025ALFS Award-Actor of the Year: nominated
2025MNFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2025NCFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2025Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama: nominated
2025UFCA Award-Best Lead Performance, Male: nominated
2025WFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
2026Movies for Grownups Award-Best Ensemble: nominated