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Daniel Day-Lewis

Daniel Day-Lewis is a British actor.

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Daniel Day-Lewis
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CHAPTER 01

Life and work

Sir Daniel Michael Blake Day-Lewis (born 29 April 1957) is an English actor. Widely considered one of the greatest actors in the history of cinema, he is best known for intense method acting portrayed with eccentric characters in auteurs' films. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including a record three Academy Awards for Best Actor, as well as four British Academy Film Awards, three Actor Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. In 2014, Day-Lewis received a knighthood for services to drama.

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CHAPTER 02

A beginning in Kensington

Daniel Day-Lewis was born in Kensington. This is a place to begin tracing the life behind the work. The map identifies the wider birthplace area, rather than a childhood home or a building open to visitors.

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CHAPTER 03

Learning at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

Daniel Day-Lewis studied at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. It adds an educational connection to this life’s geography. The marker represents the institution’s present-day area, rather than a verified historic classroom; access arrangements vary.

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THE PLACES BEHIND THE STORY

A life on the map.

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Kensington

Daniel Day-Lewis was born in Kensington. This is a place to begin tracing the life behind the work. The map identifies the wider birthplace area, rather than a childhood home or a building open to visitors.

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Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

Daniel Day-Lewis studied at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. It adds an educational connection to this life’s geography. The marker represents the institution’s present-day area, rather than a verified historic classroom; access arrangements vary.

Daniel Day-Lewis — biographical record ↗︎

Area reference. Follow public routes; this association does not grant access to private homes, teaching spaces or backstage areas.

Open street map ↗︎

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IN THE STORY

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