Daniel Day-Lewis
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Sir Daniel Michael Blake Day-Lewis
Date of Birth: April 29, 1957
Place of Birth: Kensington, London, England
Height: 187 cm (6′2″)
Weight: ~78 kg
Religion: Secular/Jewish heritage (maternal)
Nationality: British-Irish (dual)
Ancestry: English, Irish, Jewish (Polish/Latvian)
Languages: English
Marital Status: Married to Rebecca Miller (1996–)
Children: 3 (Gabriel-Kane, Ronan, Cashel)
Occupation: Retired Actor
Education: National Youth Theatre; Bristol Old Vic School
Net Worth: $60M+ (2025 estimate)
Total Social Followers: — (keeps private)
Businesses: Occasional craft projects (cobbling, woodwork)
Notable Works: My Left Foot, There Will Be Blood, Lincoln, Gangs of New York, Phantom Thread
Current Residence: Ireland (County Wicklow)
Number of Houses: Homes in Ireland & New York
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Son of Poet Laureate Cecil Day-Lewis and actress Jill Balcon.
- Trained at National Youth Theatre and Bristol Old Vic.
- Known for intense method approach from early stage career.
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1989: Won first Oscar (Best Actor) for My Left Foot.
- 2007: Won second Oscar for There Will Be Blood.
- 2012: Won third Oscar for Lincoln (record for Best Actor wins).
- 2017: Final performance in Phantom Thread; subsequently retired.
- Legacy: Widely regarded as one of the greatest living actors.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Three-time Academy Award winner (Best Actor).
- BAFTA, Golden Globe, SAG Awards across decades.
- Knighthood (KBE) in 2014 for services to drama.
- Universally acclaimed for transformative performances.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Famously learned cobbling in Florence during a career break.
- Stayed in character on and off set for months at a time.
- Turned down numerous roles to protect artistic focus.
- Dual citizen of the UK and Ireland.
- Fluent woodworker and craftsman outside acting.
- Worked repeatedly with directors Scorsese, PTA, and Spielberg.
- Kept public profile low; rarely gives interviews.
- His performances often require extensive physical transformations.
- Retirement announced after Phantom Thread.
- Known for meticulous research into period details.
- Practiced accents and trades specific to each role.
- Balanced stage, film, and long sabbaticals.
- Resides quietly in rural Ireland with family.
- Son of literary and film lineage on both sides.
- Regarded as an actors’ actor by peers.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Daniel Day-Lewis born and how old is he?
He was born on April 29, 1957; he is years old as of 2025.
Where is Daniel Day-Lewis from and where does he live?
He is from London and lives primarily in County Wicklow, Ireland.
How many Oscars has Daniel Day-Lewis won?
Three—My Left Foot, There Will Be Blood, and Lincoln.
Is Daniel Day-Lewis retired?
Yes—after Phantom Thread (2017).
Who is Daniel Day-Lewis married to?
Writer/director Rebecca Miller.
Does he have children?
Yes—three: Gabriel-Kane, Ronan, and Cashel.
What is Daniel Day-Lewis’s net worth?
Public estimates place it above $60 million (2025).
What are Daniel Day-Lewis’s most famous films?
My Left Foot, There Will Be Blood, Lincoln, Gangs of New York, Phantom Thread.
What is his approach to acting?
Method acting—deep immersion, extended preparation, and staying in character.
Has he been knighted?
Yes—he was knighted in 2014 (KBE).
What crafts/hobbies does he pursue?
Shoemaking, woodworking, and rural crafts.
What awards besides Oscars has he won?
Multiple BAFTAs, Golden Globes, and SAG Awards.
Does he still make public appearances?
Rarely—he maintains a private life post-retirement.
Where did he train as an actor?
National Youth Theatre and Bristol Old Vic School.
How can I watch his films?
Available across major streaming platforms and retailers; availability varies by country.