Daniel Day-Lewis, a former actor and producer, is a dual British and Irish citizen. For his outstanding performance, Daniel Day-Lewis received numerous honors, including three Oscars.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Daniel Day-Lewis |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Sir Daniel Michael Blake Day-Lewis |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 66 years old |
| Birth Date: | 29 April 1957 |
| Birth Place: | Kensington, London, United Kingdom |
| Nationality: | British and Irish |
| Height: | 1.87 m |
| Weight: | 70 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Rebecca Miller (m. 1996) |
| Children: | Yes (Gabriel-Kane Day-Lewis, Cashel Blake Day-Lewis, Ronan Cal Day-Lewis) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Profession: | Actor and producer |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $70 million |
Daniel Day-Lewis Biography
Daniel Michael Blake Day-Lewis was born in Kensington, London, England on April 29, 1957. His mother, Jill Balcon, was an actress, but she passed away in 2009, and his father, Cecil Day-Lewis, was a brilliant poet who passed away in 1972. Tamasin Day-Lewis is the only sister of Daniel Day-Lewis, and she works as a chef. Nicholas Day-Lewis and novelist Sean Day-Lewis are two of his two stepbrothers from his father’s first marriage. Daniel Day-Lewis attended the Petersfield Bedales School and Sevenoaks School for his education. Additionally, he spent three years studying at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol.
Daniel Day-Lewis Age, Height, and Weight
Daniel Day-Lewis was born on April 29, 1957, He is 66 years old as of 2024. He stands 1.87 meters tall and weighs 70 kilograms.
Career
At the Sevenoaks School, Daniel Day-Lewis developed an interest in acting. He made an appearance in the drama film “Sunday Bloody Sunday” in 1971, however, records indicate that his performance was not acknowledged. He also spent some time working in theaters. After playing a number of supporting and cameo roles, Daniel Day-Lewis became a major star in the romantic comedy-drama film “My Beautiful Laundrette” in 1985. Another romantic film he had that same year, “A Room with a View,” helped him get further notoriety. Daniel Day-Lewis appeared in a lot of excellent films throughout the 1990s. The historical drama “The Last of the Mohicans” and the drama “In the Name of the Father” deserve special notes.
Following a lengthy break from acting, Daniel Day-Lewis participated in the epic drama film “Gangs of New York” alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. He was diagnosed with pneumonia during that time while the movie was being filmed, but he resisted receiving treatment. He had a fantastic playing performance in the drama film “The Ballad of Jack and Rose” directed by his wife three years later, in 2005. The most recent motion pictures starring Daniel Day Lewis include the drama films “There Will Be Blood,” “Nine,” and others.
Daniel Day-Lewis’s Net Worth
Daniel Day-Lewis is thought to be worth more than $70 million as of February 2024. He became wealthy thanks to his outstanding acting work in TV movies. The movie “The Crucible” paid Daniel Day-Lewis almost $7 million. The box office for “Gangs of New York” was close to $194 million, while “Lincoln” brought approximately $275 million.
Daniel Day-Lewis starred in numerous blockbuster films with millions of dollars in box office revenue. For his outstanding work in the films “Lincoln,” “There Will Be Blood,” and “My Left Foot,” he received three Oscar nominations. Rebecca Miller and Daniel Day-Lewis are happily married and cohabitating.
Daniel Day-Lewis Wife, Marriage
Since 1996, Daniel Day-Lewis has been wed to Rebecca Miller, a writer, and filmmaker. Ronan Cal Day-Lewis and Cashel Blake Day-Lewis are the couple’s two sons. Gabriel Kane Day-Lewis is the name of Daniel’s son from a prior relationship with the French actress and singer Isabelle Adjani. Daniel Day-Lewis holds dual citizenship in the UK and Ireland.
