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Daniel Rowton Craig

(English: Daniel Wroughton Craig; born March 2, 1968 (1968-03-02), Chester, England, UK) is an English actor, best known in the world for his role as 007 James Bond, played by Craig in five films based on Ian Fleming’s novels. .

Biography and career[ | ]

Born March 2, 1968 in Chester, England. Father - Timothy John Craig, mother - art teacher Olivia Carol Williams. After his parents' divorce, Daniel and his older sister Lea stayed with their mother, moving first to Liverpool and then to Hoylake, where Max Blond, a famous artist, became his stepfather. Thus, Daniel plunged into the bohemian environment early; from the age of six he studied music. He also played for the Hoylake Rugby Club during his high school years.

Daniel Craig: biography

Daniel Craig is an English actor. Known for his role as James Bond. Daniel Craig was born on March 2, 1968 in England. The father of the future celebrity tried himself in different professions - he was a sailor, worked as an engineer at a steel mill, ran his own pub, his mother taught art.

Daniel Craig in his youth

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When the boy was 4 years old, his parents separated. Daniel, his older sister Leah and his mother moved to Liverpool. At one time, for the sake of her family, the woman refused to work at the Academy of Dramatic Arts, but her passion for the theater did not disappear. After the move, the future actress plunged headlong into the activities of the Liverpool Theater and captivated her son.

Daniel Craig's childhood took place behind the scenes of the theater or in the auditorium. In those years, the Briton already knew that he wanted to become an actor. From the age of 6, the boy participated in school plays.

A few years later, Daniel and his family moved to the Wirral Peninsula - the celebrity’s mother remarried. The teenager studied at school without much enthusiasm, but he read with great enthusiasm, played in plays, and played rugby.

Actor Daniel Craig

In 1984, the National Youth Theater held auditions in Manchester. 16-year-old Daniel Craig successfully passed the casting and moved to London. The actor had to earn a living in the British capital by cleaning premises and working as a waiter.

Craig understood that for an acting career, desire alone is not enough - you need specialized education. I tried three times to get into drama school and got in on the third try. The actor studied at this prestigious educational institution for three years, until 1991.

Career[ | ]

At the age of 16 he moved to London, where he joined the National Youth Theater

. Daniel began his acting career only in 1992 with small films and TV series for British television, and a number of roles brought the actor some fame. Internationally, the public met the future James Bond actor in the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), where Craig played the role of Angelina Jolie's rival, Alex West. Later, Craig starred in a number of quite notable films, including the gangster drama of Oscar winner Sam Mendes “Road to Perdition”, the biography of poet Sylvia Plath “Sylvia” with Gwyneth Paltrow, as well as the acclaimed political thriller Steven Spielberg “Munich” where the actor played a Mossad agent.

The role that brought Craig wide fame was the role of agent 007 James Bond in the film “Casino Royale”: after a very long casting for this genre-defining role, the producers of the series chose Daniel Craig. This decision caused a very controversial response in a number of media and among Bond fans: a lot of voices were heard against Craig’s candidacy, citing his inconsistency with the image of Bond (blond hair, blue eyes, height below 185 cm, “excessive” muscularity), but one way or another , On November 17, 2006, the premiere of “Casino Royale” took place; He also starred in the subsequent Bond film Quantum of Solace, released in 2008, and in the 23rd film, 007: Skyfall, which premiered in October 2012. Craig initially had a contract for four James Bond films, but in 2012 he extended it to five. In 2020, a new part of the Bond series was released - 007: Spectre. In 2011, he starred in the detective thriller “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” based on the book of the same name by Swedish writer Stieg Larsson; Craig’s partner in the film was American film actress Rooney Mara. The film was a major success with audiences and critics, and Craig signed on to star in two sequels based on the remaining books in the Millennium trilogy.[4][5]

Other notable projects with the actor’s participation include “Invasion”: a fantastic horror film by the famous German director Oliver Hirschbiegel with the participation of Nicole Kidman, as well as “Notorious”, where, along with Craig, you can see such actresses as Sandra Bullock, Sigourney Weaver, Gwyneth Paltrow, Isabella Rossellini.

For the seven-minute premiere of the second-generation Range Rover Sport SUV, Daniel Craig received $1 million[6].

In February 2020, Daniel Craig auctioned off his personal Aston Martin Vanquish with serial number 007 for $400,000. The auction will take place in New York on April 20. The proceeds will be directed to charity[7].

Movies

The English actor's film debut took place when he was still studying at the school of dramatic art. The film “The Power of Personality” was released in 1992: Daniel Craig played in the film a cruel military man who violates all moral standards. The role was a success, and it was followed by offers from producers. Further successful works were small supporting roles.

Daniel Craig and Angelina Jolie in the film "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider"

In 1998, Craig brilliantly played a psychopath in the film Love and Fury. In the same year, two premieres took place with the participation of the actor - “Elizabeth” and “Love is the Devil”. For the second film, the actor received the prestigious Edinburgh Film Festival award in the Best Role category.

In 2000, the film “Voices” was released. A schizophrenic patient played by Daniel Craig made critics and directors talk about the English actor. In 2001, the film actor was invited to Hollywood.

Craig's journey in Hollywood began with the role of Alex West in the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. In 2002 - another work in the film “Road to Perdition”. Daniel gradually approached the acting Olympus.

Eva Green and Daniel Craig

“Sylvia”, “Endless Love”, “Layer Cake” - every year a film was shot in Hollywood with the participation of a Briton. Resounding success came to him in 2005, when the actor was cast in the role of the new James Bond. Since that time, Daniel Craig has become a cult star - reputable newspapers wrote about him and were talked about in the acting community. The film became the main one in the creative biography of the Briton.

The Bond series “Casino Royale” with the updated agent 007 broke popularity records - the film became the highest grossing in the history of the series. Bond made Craig one of the most expensive actors in Hollywood, a sex symbol and the face of advertising campaigns for global brands. Actress Eva Green acted as Craig's partner in the film.

Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara

The second high-profile project of actor Daniel Craig is the role of a journalist in the film “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” The role of Lisbeth Salander was played by actress Rooney Mara.

The next film that brought fame to the actor was the next part of the Bond film “007: Spectre”. In the trailer for the film, Craig appeared alongside Monica Bellucci. Netizens especially remembered the passionate kiss of celebrities.

In 2010, the actor appeared at the gay bar Roosterfish. The Briton danced with the young man and signed autographs for gay fans. As a result, a scandal erupted; Craig was accused of homosexuality, declaring that going to such an establishment was a real “homo-confession” on the part of a celebrity.

Personal life[ | ]

In 1992, Craig married actress Fiona Loudon, with whom he has a daughter, Ella.[8] They divorced in 1994.

From 1997 to 2004, Craig dated German actress Heike Makács. From 2005 to 2010, he dated and was engaged to film producer Satsuki Mitchell.

On June 22, 2011, in New York, Craig secretly married actress Rachel Weisz, whom he began dating in December 2010. Only four people were present at the wedding, including Craig's daughter and Weiss's son. On September 1, 2020, it was announced that the couple had a daughter.[9]

Craig is a professional rugby player[10]. He is a fan of the English football club Liverpool[11].

Childhood and family

The future performer of the role of James Bond was born on March 2, 1968 in the typical English city of Chester. His mother Carol was an artist who taught art at school. His father, a former sailor Timothy, worked as a steel worker at one of the local factories, but some time later he left this occupation and opened his own bar, Ring'o'Bells. When business took off, he opened a second pub, the Boot Inn.

Daniel Craig in childhood When Daniel was not even five years old, his parents separated. Mom got married a second time. The stepfather of James and his older sister Olivia was the famous British artist Max Blond. It is not surprising that the boy grew up in a creative atmosphere. With the new composition (in addition to his stepfather, Danny had an older half-brother, Philip), the family moved to Liverpool, where Daniel spent most of his childhood.

In 1973, on one of his infrequent meetings with his father, Daniel went with him to the cinema to see “Live and Let Die” with Roger Moore - the first Bond film in his life. As Craig later admitted, this film took a special place in the heart of the boy who had not yet recovered from the divorce.

School photo of Daniel Craig Carol had always loved the theater, so she was thrilled when her 6-year-old began to show an interest in performing arts. She took him to productions at the Everyman Theater in Liverpool, and soon he made his debut in the school musical Oliver!

In high school, sports were added to his passion for theater - an athletic young man joined the school rugby team and demonstrated some success.

However, even now Craig can boast of an ideal body. In 1984, he came to audition for the troupe of the National Youth Theater, which came on tour to Manchester. The 16-year-old boy amazed everyone with his talent, and he was accepted. Daniel moved to London and soon his parents applauded joyfully at the premiere of Troilus and Cressida, where their son played King Agamemnon. In his free time from rehearsals and performances, Craig worked part-time as a waiter.

Young Daniel Craig Together with the theater, he traveled half of Europe from Madrid to Moscow. At the same time, he was preparing to audition for the famous Guildhall, the art school at the Barbican. His first two attempts were unsuccessful, but his persistence eventually paid off and he joined the ranks of Guildhall students in 1988. Ewan McGregor and Alistair McGowan studied in the same course with him.

Filmography[ | ]

Craig, Daniel

Origin and education Daniel Wroughton Craig was born on March 2, 1968 in Chester, England, in the northeast of England. His father was a merchant seaman, then ran the Ringing Bells bar in the suburbs of Liverpool, his mother was an art teacher. In 1972, Daniel Craig's parents divorced, and he moved to Liverpool with his mother and older sister. His parents later remarried. From the age of six he played in amateur performances and often visited the Everyman Theater in Liverpool with his mother. At the age of 16 he left school to pursue theater professionally. Continued his studies in 1988-1991. at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (London). Beginning of career In 1984, he entered London's National Youth Theatre, whose productions often featured novice artists. Among them at different times were the later famous actors Daniel Day-Lewis, Kate Winslet and Helen Mirren. On the stage of this theater, Daniel Craig made his debut in the production of Shakespeare's tragedy Troilus and Cressida. With this theater, Craig came on tour to Spain and the USSR. In 1992, Daniel Craig made his film debut - he played a cameo role in the film “The Power of Personality.” He then received small roles in various British and American television films. His first major success came in 1996 after the premiere of the British television series Our Northern Friends, in which he played the role of a difficult teenager from the industrial city of Newcastle. In the same year, Craig took part in the filming of a television series based on Daniel Defoe’s novel “The Joys and Sorrows of the Famous Moll Flanders” and in the biography film “Saint-Ex”. In 1998, he starred in the film “Love is the Devil,” where he played the role of a model who collaborated with the British expressionist artist Francis Bacon. Work in Hollywood In the early 2000s. Daniel Craig has acted a lot in Hollywood. His works include a role in the adventure film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) and a cameo role in the gangster film Road to Perdition. In 2005, he played in Steven Spielberg's political thriller "Munich", which tells about the operation of Israeli intelligence services to destroy terrorists who attacked Israeli athletes during the Olympic Games in Munich in 1972. In 2011, he played the main role in the film "Girl with dragon tattoo”, in 2020 - took part in the filming of the movie “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”. The role of James Bond In October 2005, Daniel Craig signed a contract to play the leading role in the next, 21st, Bond series (the contract was subsequently extended). Previously, the iconic image of a British intelligence officer, created by writer Ian Fleming, was embodied on screen by Sean Connery (1962-1971, 1983), George Lazenby (1969), Roger Moore (1973-1985), Timothy Dalton (1987-1989). Craig's predecessor as Bond was Pierce Brosnan (1995-2002). According to Daniel Craig, he "wanted to bring emotional depth" to the role of the famous British spy. Craig became the first performer of this role who was born after the launch of the franchise. Before the film's release, critics noted its inconsistency with the cinematic image of Bond created by his predecessors, while they drew attention to Craig's short stature - only 178 cm - and blond hair. However, despite the skepticism of critics, the film “Casino Royale”, released in 2006, was liked by the audience. During its theatrical release, this film grossed about $600 million, becoming the most commercially profitable episode of the franchise at that time. Then the British actor played the role of Bond three more times: “Quantum of Solace” (2008), “007: Skyfall” (2012), “007: Spectre” (the last, 24th, to date episode of the series; 2015). The last two films of this franchise have grossed more than $2 billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing films in the series. The fifth film starring Craig, tentatively titled Bond 25, is scheduled for release in 2020. Social activities In April 2020, Craig became a UN Ambassador - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed him “a global champion for the elimination of mines and explosive ordnance.” His tasks included visiting areas where mine clearance is underway under the auspices of the UN, disseminating information about the organization’s activities in this area and attracting financial assistance. Personal information In 1992-1994. Daniel Craig was married to Scottish actress Fiona Loudon. From this marriage the couple have a daughter, Ella (born in 1994). He got married for the second time in 2011, his wife was the British actress Rachel Weisz. In his youth he played rugby. Supports Liverpool Football Club.

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1. Internet Broadway Database (English) - 2000.
2. filmportal.de - 2005.
3. Munzinger Archiv (German) - 1913.
4. They will film a sequel to “Millennium” (undefined)
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5. Interview: Daniel Craig (unspecified)
   (unavailable link). Retrieved April 13, 2012. Archived November 16, 2020.
6. For the 7-minute premiere of the new Range Rover, Daniel Craig received $1 million (unspecified)
   . Auto.Vesti.Ru (January 28, 2013). Retrieved March 30, 2013.
7. James Bond puts his Aston Martin up for auction
8. Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig's Kids Are "Really Excited" About Having a Sibling, E!
   News (24 March 2018).
9. Javed, Saman
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   Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz welcome first child together, The Independent
   (1 September 2018).
10. Daniel Craig on the Internet Movie Database
11. “Famous Reds fans” // Liverbird.ru

Daniel Craig's homo confession: the actor's homosexuality was first discussed in 2010

Eight years ago, Daniel Craig was spotted at a gay club. It was this event that led to a whole bunch of assumptions that the actor prefers to have relationships with men. James Bond fans were shocked by this news. They could not believe that a brutal man, an on-screen heartthrob, could have a non-traditional sexual orientation. Craig was caught by the paparazzi in a gay club. They said that they saw the actor relaxing in the company of another man, while the young people were hugging and kissing. But, not a single photo was provided to the paparazzi, so it is impossible to say that this is true. Craig himself did not react to this situation in any way.