Daniel Craig

Date of Birth: March 2, 1968

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Daniel Wroughton Craig is a critically acclaimed English actor, best known for his role as James Bond in the eponymous film series. Born on March 2, 1968, in Chester, England, Craig grew up in Liverpool and began acting in school plays at a young age. He attended the National Youth Theatre and later graduated from the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1991. Craig’s early career saw him performing in various stage productions and British television series. His breakthrough film role came in 2004 with the crime thriller “Layer Cake,” which garnered him significant attention and set the stage for his future success. In 2005, he was cast as the sixth actor to portray James Bond, debuting in “Casino Royale” (2006). His gritty and intense portrayal of the iconic spy earned him widespread acclaim and revitalized the franchise. Throughout his career, Craig has demonstrated remarkable versatility, taking on a wide range of roles in films such as “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” (2011), “Knives Out” (2019), and “Logan Lucky” (2017). In addition to his film work, he has appeared in several stage productions, including a celebrated performance in “A Steady Rain” on Broadway alongside Hugh Jackman. Craig is known for his dedication to his craft and his willingness to perform many of his own stunts. His tenure as James Bond concluded with “No Time to Die” (2021), marking the end of an era for the franchise.

5 Interesting Facts about Daniel Craig

1. Daniel Craig was the first actor to be born after the James Bond series began to portray the iconic spy.

2. He is married to actress Rachel Weisz; they tied the knot in 2011.

3. Craig is an avid fan of the English football club Liverpool FC.

4. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which he received in 2021.

5. Before becoming an actor, Craig worked various jobs, including waiting tables and being a part-time assistant stage manager.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Daniel Craig

1. “The idea of regretting not doing this seemed insane to me. Sitting on the couch watching someone else play Bond was not something I wanted to do.”

2. “I genuinely believe in taking responsibility for your life. I have never believed that you can’t control your own destiny.”

3. “As far as I’m concerned, the only thing you can do is to try and play the role as best as you can.”

4. “My family means more to me than the Bond movies.”

5. “I don’t see the world in black and white. What I try to do is find the gray spaces.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Daniel Craig’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $160 million.

Children

Daniel Craig has two children. His first child, Ella Craig, was born in 1992 from his previous marriage to actress Fiona Loudon. He also has a daughter with his current wife, Rachel Weisz, born in 2018.