Daniel Day-Lewis
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Summary
Daniel Day-Lewis was born on April 29, 1957[1], in Kensington[2]. He has worked as a film actor[3], artist[4], stage actor[5], television actor[6], and actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.11% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (93,892 views/month, #1,081 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: London[9]
- Father: Cecil Day-Lewis[10]
- Mother: Jill Balcon[11]
- Spouse: Rebecca Miller[12]
- Child: Gabriel-Kane Day-Lewis[13], Ronan Day-Lewis[14], Cashel Day-Lewis[15]
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[16], United Kingdom[17]
- Ethnic group: English people[18], Irish people[19], Jewish people[20]
- Field of work: film acting[21]
- Educated at: Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[22], Sevenoaks School[23], Bedales School[24]
- Award received: Academy Award for Best Actor[25], Alliance of Women Film Journalists Award for Best Actor[26], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27], BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role[28], Knight Bachelor[29], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role[30]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[31]
- Religion or worldview: agnostic atheism[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Noble title: Knight Bachelor[34]
- Genre: drama[35]
- Commons category: Daniel Day-Lewis[36]
- Residence: County Wicklow[37]
- Family name: Day-Lewis[38]
- Given name: Daniel[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:Daniel Day-Lewis[40]
- Commons gallery: Daniel Day-Lewis[41]
- Relative: Michael Balcon[42], Arthur Miller[43]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Actor[44], European Film Award for Best Actor[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
- Birth name: Daniel Michael Blake Day[47]
Product Details
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Type: Person[48]
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Country: IE[49]
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Began / founded: 1957-04-29[50]
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MusicBrainz ID: 8d8edbbf-f37b-4efb-914c-ef4e64eb4539[51]
Why It Matters
Daniel Day-Lewis has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 75 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
He has been cited as an influence by Timothée Chalamet[54], an actor[55], b. 1995[56], of France[57], awarded the Gold Derby Awards[58], specialised in acting[59]; Jeremy Strong[60], an actor[61], b. 1978[62], of United States[63], awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama[64], specialised in acting[65]; and Wael Sharaf[66], a television actor[67], b. 1982[68], of Syria[69].
FAQs
Where was Daniel Day-Lewis born?
Daniel Day-Lewis was born in Kensington[2].
Who were Daniel Day-Lewis's parents?
Daniel Day-Lewis's father was Cecil Day-Lewis[10]. Daniel Day-Lewis's mother was Jill Balcon[11].
Who was Daniel Day-Lewis married to?
Daniel Day-Lewis's spouses include Rebecca Miller[12].
What did Daniel Day-Lewis do for work?
Daniel Day-Lewis worked as a film actor[3], artist[4], stage actor[5], television actor[6], and actor[7].
Where did Daniel Day-Lewis go to school?
Daniel Day-Lewis was educated at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School[22], Sevenoaks School[23], and Bedales School[24].
What awards did Daniel Day-Lewis receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Actor[25] and Alliance of Women Film Journalists Award for Best Actor[26].
Who did Daniel Day-Lewis influence?
Daniel Day-Lewis has been cited as an influence by Timothée Chalamet[54], Jeremy Strong[60], and Wael Sharaf[66].