Protective of his private life, he rarely grants interviews, and makes very few public appearances. He is one of the most selective actors in the film industry, having starred in only six films since 1998, with as many as five years between roles. Displaying a 'mercurial intensity', he would often remain completely in character throughout the shooting schedules of his films, even to the point of adversely affecting his health. Despite his traditional training at the Bristol Old Vic, he is considered a method actor, known for his constant devotion to and research of his roles. īorn and raised in London, Day-Lewis excelled on stage at the National Youth Theatre before being accepted at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, which he attended for three years. In 2014, Day-Lewis received a knighthood for services to drama. Additionally, he has received two Golden Globe Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards and four British Academy Film Awards. Often described as one of the preeminent actors of his generation, he received numerous accolades throughout his career which spanned over four decades, including three Academy Awards for Best Actor, making him the first and only actor to have three wins in that category, and the third male actor to win three competitive Academy Awards for acting, the sixth performer overall. Sir Daniel Michael Blake Day-Lewis (born 29 April 1957) is a retired English actor.
