Daniel Day-Lewis

FilmModern Era

Three time Best Actor Oscar winner

Facts

Born: 1957
Country: United Kingdom
Field: Film
Era: Modern Era

Overview

The only actor to win three Best Actor Academy Awards, for My Left Foot 1989, There Will Be Blood 2007, and Lincoln 2012, with six nominations overall. Famous for immersive preparation and long absences between films. In the Name of the Father 1993 and Gangs of New York 2002 brought further nominations. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and was knighted in 2014 for services to drama.

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