Daniel Craig's Biography
Daniel Craig is a British actor who joined the ranks of those who played the role of special agent James Bond in 2006 ("Casino Royale"). By then, he'd already racked up over 40 film and TV credits, with standout performances that defined his journey to becoming Bond: "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider", "Munich", "Sylvia", "Knives Out".
Childhood and Family
The future Bond was born on March 2, 1968, in Chester, England. His mother, Carol, was an artist and taught fine arts at a school. His father, former sailor Timothy, worked as a steelworker at one of the local factories but later left this job to open his own bar, Ring'o'Bells. When business took off, he opened a second pub, the Boot Inn.
In 1973, during a rare visit with his father, Daniel saw "Live and Let Die" starring Roger Moore – his first Bond film. As Craig later revealed, that film left a lasting impression on a young boy still dealing with his parents' split.
In high school, his love of theater was matched by his athletic prowess – the well-built teenager played rugby and excelled on the field.
Acting Career
In 1991, after three years of training under the mentorship of Royal Shakespeare Theatre star Colin McCormack, he finally earned his diploma. In 1992, he made his film debut in "The Power of One". He shot to fame in the 1993 production of "Angels in America", where Craig played a Mormon homosexual.
New James Bond
Just a week after wrapping "Munich", Steven Spielberg offered Craig the chance to become the sixth James Bond, joining legendary actors like Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan, Roger Moore, and Timothy Dalton. Craig couldn't pass up such a career-defining opportunity. On October 14, 2005, he officially became James Bond in the 21st installment of the Bond series, "Casino Royale", and Eva Green was confirmed for the role of the new Bond girl.
In 2008, the actor once again transformed into James Bond, appearing as the English super-agent in the movie "Quantum of Solace". Craig's paycheck for this film was nearly 2.5 times higher than what he earned from the first installment, reaching an impressive $7.2 million—despite lukewarm reviews from critics. This time around, the Bond girl was played by Olga Kurylenko.
In September 2017, he appeared in the comedic heist film "Logan Lucky", playing explosives expert Joe Bang, who joins a crew of clever thieves. He co-starred in the film with Channing Tatum, Adam Driver, and Katie Holmes.
Daniel Craig's Personal Life
For years, tabloids speculated about Daniel Craig's sexuality, rumors which he consistently denied.
In spring 2018, these rumors were put to rest when actress Rachel Weisz became pregnant with his child. On September 1, the stars became parents of a charming daughter.
Daniel Craig Now
In fall 2021, the 25th Bond film "No Time to Die" finally hit theaters. The film's release was delayed two years due to director changes (Danny Boyle clashed with producers and was replaced by Cary Joji Fukunaga), Craig's leg injury, and the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the setbacks, strong audience and critical acclaim more than made up for the delays. This is Daniel Craig's last appearance as James Bond.
In 2022, the "Knives Out" sequel was released, with his character Benoit Blanc once again showcasing brilliant deductive skills while investigating a murder mystery on an eccentric billionaire's island. For his role in this film, Craig was nominated for a "Golden Globe".
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