Daniel Craig facts for kids
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Daniel Wroughton Craig
2 March 1968 Chester, Cheshire, England
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| Alma mater | Guildhall School of Music and Drama |
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| Years active | 1992–present |
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| Children | 2 |
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Daniel Wroughton Craig (born on March 2, 1968) is a famous English actor. He became known around the world for playing the secret agent James Bond. He starred in five Bond movies: Casino Royale (2006), Quantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012), Spectre (2015), and No Time to Die (2021).
Before becoming Bond, Daniel Craig trained at the National Youth Theatre in London. He also went to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He started his acting career on stage and then moved to films. Some of his early important roles were in Our Friends in the North (1996), Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), and Munich (2005).
After his success as James Bond, Craig continued to act in many different types of movies. He played Detective Benoit Blanc in the popular mystery films Knives Out (2019) and Glass Onion (2022). He also performed in plays on Broadway, like Macbeth (2022).
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Early Life and Training
Daniel Wroughton Craig was born in Chester, Cheshire, England. His mother, Carol Olivia, was an art teacher. His father, Timothy John Wroughton Craig, was a sailor and later ran pubs. Daniel has an older sister, Lea, and a younger half-brother, Harry.
When Daniel was four, his parents divorced. He and his sister moved to the Wirral Peninsula with their mother. He started acting in school plays when he was six years old. His first play was Oliver! at primary school. He became very interested in acting after visiting the Everyman Theatre with his mother.
At 14, he acted in school plays like Romeo and Juliet. In 1984, when he was 16, he joined the National Youth Theatre. He moved to London and worked part-time to pay for his studies. His parents watched his first big stage role as Agamemnon in Troilus And Cressida. He later studied acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 1991.
Acting Career Highlights
Starting Out in Film and TV (1992–2005)
Daniel Craig's first movie role was in The Power of One in 1992. He then appeared in several TV shows. In 1996, he got a big break in the BBC drama Our Friends in the North. He played a troubled character named George 'Geordie' Peacock. This role helped him become more well-known.
He acted in films like Elizabeth (1998), where he played a priest. In 2001, he starred with Angelina Jolie in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. He also appeared in the crime film Road to Perdition (2002) with Tom Hanks. Critics praised his performance in the crime thriller Layer Cake (2004). In 2005, he was in Steven Spielberg's film Munich.
Becoming James Bond (2006–2021)
In 2005, Daniel Craig was chosen to play James Bond. He wasn't sure at first, but he wanted to make the character more emotional. Some fans were surprised because he was blond and not as tall as previous Bonds. However, many famous actors, including past Bond actors, supported him.
His first Bond film, Casino Royale, came out in 2006. It was a huge success and critics loved his performance. It became the highest-earning Bond film at the time. He also voiced James Bond in video games like GoldenEye 007.
Craig continued to star in other films during his time as Bond. These included The Golden Compass (2007) and the war film Defiance (2008). He also played a journalist in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011).
His next Bond films were Quantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012), and Spectre (2015). Skyfall was especially popular. In 2012, he even appeared as James Bond with Queen Elizabeth II in a short film for the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.
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In 2015, he had a secret cameo as a stormtrooper in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. He also starred in the comedy Logan Lucky (2017). In 2019, he played the clever detective Benoit Blanc in the hit mystery film Knives Out.
His fifth and final Bond film, No Time to Die, was released in 2021 after some delays. It received good reviews. Just before the film came out, Daniel Craig received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His star is at 7007 Hollywood Boulevard, a nod to Bond's famous code number.
Recent Work (2022–Present)
After his time as James Bond, Daniel Craig returned to the stage in 2022. He starred in a modern version of Macbeth on Broadway. He also came back as Detective Benoit Blanc in Glass Onion (2022), the sequel to Knives Out.
In 2024, he starred in the film Queer. He will also appear in a third Benoit Blanc movie called Wake Up Dead Man.
Helping Others
Daniel Craig is involved in many charity efforts. In 2007, he joined British Prime Minister Tony Blair for the Comic Relief fundraiser, which raised a lot of money. He also appeared in a sketch for the BBC Red Nose Day 2007 program.
He supports charities like S.A.F.E. Kenya, which uses theatre to talk about social issues. He also works with the Opportunity Network, helping students from low-income families get an education in New York. In 2011, he teamed up with Judi Dench to highlight gender inequality for International Women's Day.
In 2012, Craig worked with Orbis International in Mongolia. This group helps people with eye care using a special Flying Eye Hospital.
In 2015, the United Nations made Daniel Craig their first global advocate for removing landmines and other dangerous explosives. His job is to raise awareness and support for the UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS). Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told him, "You have been given a licence to kill, I'm now giving you a licence to save." In 2019, he helped launch the UNMAS Safe Ground campaign, which aims to turn dangerous minefields into safe playing fields.
Personal Life
In 1992, Daniel Craig married actress Fiona Loudon. They had a daughter named Ella, who is now an actress and model. They later divorced.
He then dated German actress Heike Makatsch for seven years. Later, he was in a relationship with film producer Satsuki Mitchell.
Daniel Craig has been friends with actor Mark Strong for a long time. They even lived together and acted in Our Friends in the North. Craig is also the godfather to Strong's son.
In 2010, Daniel Craig started dating actress Rachel Weisz. They had known each other since working together on a play in 1994. They got married in a private ceremony in New York City in 2011. In 2018, they welcomed their daughter.
Daniel Craig is a big fan of the football team Liverpool F.C.. He also enjoys rugby. In 2019, he became an American citizen. In September 2021, he was made an honorary Commander in the Royal Navy. This matches the rank of his character, James Bond. In 2022, he was also given the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) award for his work in film and theatre, which is another honor that James Bond also has.
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Craig in 2024
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Craig with producer Michael G. Wilson in June 2006, filming Casino Royale
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Craig at the Quantum of Solace film premiere in New York in November 2008
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Wax statue of Craig as James Bond at Madame Tussauds in London
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Admiral Sir Tony Radakin and Commander Daniel Craig, following Craig's appointment to the honorary Royal Navy rank of Commander in September 2021
See also
In Spanish: Daniel Craig para niños
- Outline of James Bond
