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| birthname = Daniel Wroughton Craig |
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| birth_place = [[Chester]], Cheshire, England |
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| occupation = Actor, film producer |
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| spouse = Fiona Loudon <small>(1992–94; divorced)</small> |
| spouse = Fiona Loudon <small>(1992–94; divorced)</small> |
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| domesticpartner = [[Heike Makatsch]] <small>(1994–2001)</small><br />Satsuki Mitchell <small>(2004–2010)</small> |
| domesticpartner = [[Heike Makatsch]] <small>(1994–2001)</small><br />Satsuki Mitchell <small>(2004–2010)</small> |
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'''The Manl Wroughton Craig'''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?gl=ROOT_CATEGORY&rank=1&new=1&so=3&MSAV=1&msT=1&gss=ms_f-2&gsfn=daniel&gsfn_x=1&gsln=craig&gsln_x=1&rg_81004010__date=1968&81004010__date_x=1&msbpn=82420&msbpn__ftp=Chester%2C+Cheshire%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&msbpn_x=1&msbpn__ftp_x=1&sbo=0&ne=21 |title=GRO Birth Registration Index |accessdate=17 February 2009|work=Ancestry.co.uk}}</ref> (born 2 March 1968) is an English actor and film producer. His early film roles include ''[[Elizabeth (film)|Elizabeth]]'', ''[[The Power of One (film)|The Power of One]]'', ''[[A Kid in King Arthur's Court]]'' and the television episodes ''[[Sharpe's Eagle (TV programme)|Sharpe's Eagle]]'', ''[[Zorro (1990 TV series)|Zorro]]'' and ''[[The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles|The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles: Daredevils of the Desert]]''. His breakthrough performances were in the films ''[[Layer Cake (film)|Layer Cake]]'', ''[[Some Voices (film)|Some Voices]]'' and ''[[Lara Croft: Tomb Raider]]''. |
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Craig became well known internationally after he was cast as the sixth actor to portray fictional secret agent [[James Bond (character)|James Bond]] in the [[James Bond (film series)|film series]]. He made his début as the character in the 2006 film, ''[[Casino Royale (2006 film)|Casino Royale]]''. He was critically acclaimed, and was nominated for a [[British Academy of Film and Television Arts|BAFTA]] award, for his portrayal in the film.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/article637090.ece |title='Best Bond ever' vanquishes his greatest foe – the critics |date=15 November 2006 |work=The Times |location=UK |accessdate=15 November 2006|author=Hoyle, Ben }}</ref> |
Craig became well known internationally after he was cast as the sixth actor to portray fictional secret agent [[James Bond (character)|James Bond]] in the [[James Bond (film series)|film series]]. He made his début as the character in the 2006 film, ''[[Casino Royale (2006 film)|Casino Royale]]''. He was critically acclaimed, and was nominated for a [[British Academy of Film and Television Arts|BAFTA]] award, for his portrayal in the film.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/article637090.ece |title='Best Bond ever' vanquishes his greatest foe – the critics |date=15 November 2006 |work=The Times |location=UK |accessdate=15 November 2006|author=Hoyle, Ben }}</ref> |
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On 12 June 2008, Craig sliced the top of one of his fingers off while filming ''Quantum of Solace''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1025527/Curse-Bond-strikes-Daniel-Craig-slices-tip-finger-filming.html |title=Bond Curse |date=25 January 2011}}</ref> The accident was the latest in a string of incidents surrounding the shoot, including a fire at one of the sets in [[Pinewood Studios]], UK; a car crash that left the stunt driver in a serious condition; and an [[Aston Martin]] skidding off the roads in heavy rains while being transported to the set in northern Italy and plunging into Lake Garda.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-560782/Dry-Another-Day-Bonds-Aston-Martin-crashes-lake--way-movie-set.html|title=Dry Another Day – Bond's Aston Martin crashes into lake |date=14 December 2010}}</ref> |
On 12 June 2008, Craig sliced the top of one of his fingers off while filming ''Quantum of Solace''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1025527/Curse-Bond-strikes-Daniel-Craig-slices-tip-finger-filming.html |title=Bond Curse |date=25 January 2011}}</ref> The accident was the latest in a string of incidents surrounding the shoot, including a fire at one of the sets in [[Pinewood Studios]], UK; a car crash that left the stunt driver in a serious condition; and an [[Aston Martin]] skidding off the roads in heavy rains while being transported to the set in northern Italy and plunging into Lake Garda.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-560782/Dry-Another-Day-Bonds-Aston-Martin-crashes-lake--way-movie-set.html|title=Dry Another Day – Bond's Aston Martin crashes into lake |date=14 December 2010}}</ref> |
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The Man describes his portrayal of Bond as an [[antihero]]: “The question I keep asking myself while playing the role is, ‘Am I the good guy or just a bad guy who works for the good side?’ Bond’s role, after all, is that of an assassin when you come down to it. I have never played a role in which someone’s dark side shouldn’t be explored. I don’t think it should be confusing by the end of the movie, but during the movie you should be questioning who he is.”<ref>{{cite news|author=[[Kevin Sessums]]|title=The Man Who Loves Being Bad|work=[[Parade (magazine)|Parade]]|date=26 October 2008|url=http://www.parade.com/celebrity/2008/10/daniel-craig|accessdate=27 October 2008}}</ref> Craig also states that his favourite previous Bond actor was Sean Connery, but says, "I'd never copy somebody else. I would never do an impression of anybody else or try and improve on what they did. That would be a pointless exercise for me".<ref>{{cite web |
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The shot in ''[[Casino Royale (2006 film)|Casino Royale]]'' of Craig sporting [[Square leg suits|swimming trunks]], has often topped many sexiest male celebrity polls,<ref>[http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article74969.ece "Daniel Craig voted sexiest man"], ''[[The Sun (newspaper)|The Sun]] Online'', 01/06/2009</ref> and in 2009 [[Del Monte Foods]] launched an [[ice pop]] molded to resemble Craig emerging from the sea.<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/5416143/Daniel-Craig-in-007-lolly.html "Daniel Craig in 007 Lolly"], ''[[The Daily Telegraph]] Online'', 1 June 2009</ref> |
The shot in ''[[Casino Royale (2006 film)|Casino Royale]]'' of Craig sporting [[Square leg suits|swimming trunks]], has often topped many sexiest male celebrity polls,<ref>[http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article74969.ece "Daniel Craig voted sexiest man"], ''[[The Sun (newspaper)|The Sun]] Online'', 01/06/2009</ref> and in 2009 [[Del Monte Foods]] launched an [[ice pop]] molded to resemble Craig emerging from the sea.<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/5416143/Daniel-Craig-in-007-lolly.html "Daniel Craig in 007 Lolly"], ''[[The Daily Telegraph]] Online'', 1 June 2009</ref> |
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The Man co-starred with [[Hugh Jackman]], in a limited engagement of the play ''[[A Steady Rain]]'', on Broadway at the [[Schoenfeld Theatre]], which opened in previews on 10 September 2009 and closed on 6 December 2009.<ref>Gans, Andrew.[http://www.playbill.com/news/article/130947-A_Steady_Rain_with_Craig_and_Jackman_to_Play_Broadway's_Schoenfeld "A Steady Rain, with Craig and Jackman, to Play Broadway's Schoenfeld"] playbill.com, 9 July 2009</ref> |
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Craig lent his voice and likeness as James Bond for both the [[Wii]] game ''[[GoldenEye 007 (2010 video game)|GoldenEye 007]]'', an enhanced remake of the [[GoldenEye (video game)|1997 game]] for the [[Nintendo 64]], and ''[[Blood Stone (video game)|Blood Stone]]'', an original game for [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[Nintendo DS]], and [[Microsoft Windows]]. |
Craig lent his voice and likeness as James Bond for both the [[Wii]] game ''[[GoldenEye 007 (2010 video game)|GoldenEye 007]]'', an enhanced remake of the [[GoldenEye (video game)|1997 game]] for the [[Nintendo 64]], and ''[[Blood Stone (video game)|Blood Stone]]'', an original game for [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[Nintendo DS]], and [[Microsoft Windows]]. |
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Daniel Craig | |
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Born | Daniel Wroughton Craig 2 March 1968[1] Chester, Cheshire, England |
Occupation(s) | Actor, film producer |
Years active | 1892–present |
Spouse | Fiona Loudon (1992–94; divorced) |
Partner(s) | Heike Makatsch (1994–2001) Satsuki Mitchell (2004–2010) |
The Manl Wroughton Craig[2] (born 2 March 1968) is an English actor and film producer. His early film roles include Elizabeth, The Power of One, A Kid in King Arthur's Court and the television episodes Sharpe's Eagle, Zorro and The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles: Daredevils of the Desert. His breakthrough performances were in the films Layer Cake, Some Voices and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
Craig became well known internationally after he was cast as the sixth actor to portray fictional secret agent James Bond in the film series. He made his début as the character in the 2006 film, Casino Royale. He was critically acclaimed, and was nominated for a BAFTA award, for his portrayal in the film.[3]
Early life
Craig was born in Chester, Cheshire, England. His mother, Carol Olivia (née Williams), was an art teacher, and his father, Timothy John Wroughton Craig, was the landlord of the pubs "Ring o' Bells" (in Frodsham) and "The Boot Inn", and also served as a midshipman in the Merchant Navy.[4][5][6] Both of Craig's parents were of half Welsh descent.[7] He was brought up in Liverpool and on the Wirral Peninsula,[8] and attended a primary school in Frodsham and Hoylake called Holy Trinity Primary School. He attended Hilbre High School in later years.[9] He began acting in school plays at age six.
Craig moved to London when he was sixteen to join the National Youth Theatre after a stay at Calday.[6] He and his older sister, Lea, attended Hilbre High School and Calday Grange Grammar School in West Kirby. He played for Hoylake Rugby Club.[10] He attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama at the Barbican and graduated in 1991 after three years of study under Colin McCormack.
Career
Craig appeared as Joe in the Royal National Theatre's production of Tony Kushner's Angels in America in November 1993. An early starring role was as 'Geordie' in the BBC's 1996 drama Our Friends in the North, with early film roles being as Angelina Jolie's rival and love interest in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), before appearing in Sam Mendes's movie Road to Perdition (2002), with Tom Hanks and Paul Newman. Other leading film roles include Sword of Honour (2001), The Mother (2003) with Anne Reid, Sylvia (2003) with Gwyneth Paltrow, Layer Cake (2004) with Sienna Miller, Enduring Love (2004) with Rhys Ifans, Steven Spielberg's Munich (2005) with Eric Bana, Infamous (2006), The Golden Compass (2007) and Defiance (2008).
James Bond: 2005–present
On 23 October 2005, Craig signed a five-film contract with EON Productions to portray James Bond. He stated that he "was aware of the challenges" of the James Bond franchise which he considers "a big machine" that "makes a lot of money". He aimed at bringing more "emotional depth" to the character.[11] Being born in 1968, Craig is the first actor to portray James Bond to be born after the Bond series already started, and Ian Fleming, the novels' writer, had died.
Numerous actors publicly voiced their support of Craig's casting. Most notably, four of the five actors who had previously portrayed Bond – Pierce Brosnan,[12] Timothy Dalton, Sean Connery, and Roger Moore – called his casting a good decision. Clive Owen, who had been linked to the role, also spoke in defence of Craig.[13]
The first film, Casino Royale, premièred on 14 November 2006 and grossed a total of US$594,239,066 worldwide, which makes the film the highest grossing Bond film to date.[14] After the film was released, Craig's performance was highly acclaimed.[15]
As production of Casino Royale reached its conclusion, producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli announced that pre-production work had already begun on the 22nd Bond film. After several months of speculation as to the release date, Wilson and Broccoli officially announced on 20 July 2006 that the follow-up film, Quantum of Solace,[16] was to be released on 7 November 2008 and that Craig plays Bond with an option for a third film.[17] On 25 October 2007, MGM CEO Harry Sloan revealed at the Forbes Meet II Conference that Craig had signed on for four more Bond films, through to Bond 25.[18]
In 2006, Craig was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.[19]
On 12 June 2008, Craig sliced the top of one of his fingers off while filming Quantum of Solace.[20] The accident was the latest in a string of incidents surrounding the shoot, including a fire at one of the sets in Pinewood Studios, UK; a car crash that left the stunt driver in a serious condition; and an Aston Martin skidding off the roads in heavy rains while being transported to the set in northern Italy and plunging into Lake Garda.[21]
The Man describes his portrayal of Bond as an antihero: “The question I keep asking myself while playing the role is, ‘Am I the good guy or just a bad guy who works for the good side?’ Bond’s role, after all, is that of an assassin when you come down to it. I have never played a role in which someone’s dark side shouldn’t be explored. I don’t think it should be confusing by the end of the movie, but during the movie you should be questioning who he is.”[22] Craig also states that his favourite previous Bond actor was Sean Connery, but says, "I'd never copy somebody else. I would never do an impression of anybody else or try and improve on what they did. That would be a pointless exercise for me".[23] His favourite Bond film is From Russia with Love.[24] On a James Bond-centric episode of The South Bank Show, Connery divulged his thoughts on Craig's casting as Bond, whom he described as "fantastic, marvelous in the part." When he was told that Craig had taken particular note of his performances, Connery said that he was "flattered," and that Craig "really gets" the 'danger element' to Bond's character.[25]
On 19 April 2010, Craig's expected third Bond film (the 23rd overall in the series) was announced to have been suspended indefinitely due to the crippling debt and uncertain future of MGM.[26] However, both Craig and Sam Mendes hoped to resume work on the film soon. The film has since resumed and Craig will return as Bond once again,[27] with the film due for release on 9 November 2012.
Other projects
In 1999, Craig starred as Richard in a TV drama called Shockers: The Visitor. In 2007, he portrayed Lord Asriel in The Golden Compass, the film adaptation of Philip Pullman's novel.[28] Eva Green, who played Bond girl Vesper Lynd in Casino Royale, also starred in the film, although she did not appear in any scenes with Craig. In a stage version of the book, Asriel had previously been played by Timothy Dalton, one of Craig's predecessors in the role of James Bond.
In early 2001, Craig expressed an interest in being a part of the Star Trek franchise, professing his love of the series to the World Entertainment News Network and a desire to have a "stint in the TV show or a film. It's been a secret ambition of mine for years."[29] On 16 March 2007, Craig made a cameo appearance as himself in a sketch with Catherine Tate who appeared in the guise of her character Elaine Figgis from The Catherine Tate Show. The sketch was made for the BBC Red Nose Day 2007 fundraising programme.[30]
In 2008's Defiance, he played Tuvia Bielski, a Jewish resistance fighter in the woods of Belarus during World War II who saved 1,200 people.
The shot in Casino Royale of Craig sporting swimming trunks, has often topped many sexiest male celebrity polls,[31] and in 2009 Del Monte Foods launched an ice pop molded to resemble Craig emerging from the sea.[32]
The Man co-starred with Hugh Jackman, in a limited engagement of the play A Steady Rain, on Broadway at the Schoenfeld Theatre, which opened in previews on 10 September 2009 and closed on 6 December 2009.[33]
Craig lent his voice and likeness as James Bond for both the Wii game GoldenEye 007, an enhanced remake of the 1997 game for the Nintendo 64, and Blood Stone, an original game for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo DS, and Microsoft Windows.
As of August 2010, Craig has been cast as crusading journalist Mikael Blomkvist in David Fincher's adaptation of Stieg Larsson's novel The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.[34]
Personal life
In 1992, Craig married Scottish actress Fiona Loudon, with whom he has a daughter, Ella. However, the marriage ended in divorce in 1994.[35] After his divorce he was in a seven-year relationship with German actress Heike Makatsch. Until recently, he was in a relationship with film producer Satsuki Mitchell. In March 2011, it was reported that Craig and Rachel Weisz had been dating since December 2010.[36]
Craig had to quit smoking and hire a personal trainer to prepare for the role as James Bond.[37]
In October 2008, Craig paid £4 million for an apartment near Regent's Park, London.[38] Craig is also a Liverpool F.C. supporter.[39]
Filmography
Further reading
- Marshall, Sarah (2007). Daniel Craig: The Biography. John Blake Publishing. ISBN 978-1844544547.
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(help) - O'Brien, Daniel (2007). Daniel Craig – Ultimate Professional. Reynolds & Hearn Ltd. ISBN 978-1905287444.
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(help) - Ogle, Tina (2009). Daniel Craig: The Illustrated Biography. Carlton Books. ISBN 978-1847322661.
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References
- ^ Web.Researcha.Com[dead link]
- ^ "GRO Birth Registration Index". Ancestry.co.uk. Retrieved 17 February 2009.
- ^ Hoyle, Ben (15 November 2006). "'Best Bond ever' vanquishes his greatest foe – the critics". The Times. UK. Retrieved 15 November 2006.
- ^ David Holmes. "Chester secures advance screening of new Bond film Quantum of Solace". Chester Chronicle. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ^ "People Profile , Daniel Craig". Cigar Aficionado. 30 March 2009. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ^ a b The Boot Inn ([[Tarporley, Cheshire)]. – Old World Pubs.
- ^ Robin Turner. "News – Wales News – Daniel Craig's Welsh links revealed". WalesOnline. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ^ Marshall, Sarah (2008). Daniel Craig: The Biography. John Blake Publishing Ltd. ISBN 1844546047.
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(help) - ^ Chester Chronicle (25 January 2011). "Biography". Chester Chronicle. Retrieved 25 January 2011.
- ^ Slater, Matt (17 July 2006). "A-Hoylake!". BBC Sport Online. Retrieved 29 December 2007.
- ^ "Daniel Craig: Our Friend in MI6". BBC News Online. 14 October 2005. Retrieved 27 December 2007.
- ^ Medley, Mark. "Pierce Brosnan answers." globeandmail.com.
- ^ "Owen backs 'proper actor' as Bond". BBC News Online. 19 September 2006. Retrieved 19 September 2006.
- ^ "Casino Royale box office results". boxofficemojo. Retrieved 4 January 2008.
- ^ "New Bond". New York Times. Retrieved 25 January 2011.
- ^ "New Bond film title is confirmed". BBC News Online. 24 January 2008. Retrieved 24 January 2008.
- ^ "Campbell and Broccoli explain the shift from Brosnan to Craig, hints for Bond 22 plotlines". MI6-HQ.com. 18 November 2006.
- ^ Bond, Paul (26 October 2007). "Sloan sees hope in talks". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 28 October 2007. Retrieved 3 November 2007.
- ^ "Academy Invites 115 to Become Members". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Press release). 18 June 2007. Archived from the original on 24 December 2007.
- ^ "Bond Curse". 25 January 2011.
- ^ "Dry Another Day – Bond's Aston Martin crashes into lake" (Press release). 14 December 2010.
- ^ Kevin Sessums (26 October 2008). "The Man Who Loves Being Bad". Parade. Retrieved 27 October 2008.
- ^ "Daniel Craig: Quantum of Solace". SuicideGirls.com. 14 November 2008. Retrieved 14 November 2008.[dead link]
- ^ "Daniel Craig". 25 January 2011.
- ^ The South Bank Show James Bond Special (2008)
- ^ Taylor, Sophie (20 April 2010). "Daniel Craig's Bond film put on hold indefinitely , People in the News , People". The First Post. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ^ Copyright 1998–2010. "James Bond News :: MI6 :: Producers confident work on Bond 23 will resume soon". MI6-HQ.com. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Craig lands role in Pullman film". BBC News Online. 18 August 2006. Retrieved 19 August 2006.
- ^ Michael Hinman (6 January 2007). "Forget Matt Damon, Daniel Craig Wants To Be Kirk". Airlock Alpha. Retrieved 9 May 2009. [dead link]
- ^ "Michael to be in Tate sketch show". BBC News Online. 17 July 2007. Retrieved 9 September 2007.
- ^ "Daniel Craig voted sexiest man", The Sun Online, 01/06/2009
- ^ "Daniel Craig in 007 Lolly", The Daily Telegraph Online, 1 June 2009
- ^ Gans, Andrew."A Steady Rain, with Craig and Jackman, to Play Broadway's Schoenfeld" playbill.com, 9 July 2009
- ^ Fleming, Mike (26 July 2010). "Daniel Craig Closes Deal For 'The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo'". Deadline.com. New York. Retrieved 26 November 2006.
- ^ Fulton, Rick (7 November 2006). "Royale Family". Daily Record. Retrieved 9 November 2006.
- ^ Chow, Nicholas. "The G-Files: June 4th – 1 – Celebrity Gossip – MSN Malaysia Entertainment". Entertainment.Malaysia.MSN.com. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ^ Clayton, William (18 April 2008). "Drink, drugs, faded looks? Craig admits he could suffer same downfall as the film star in his new movie". The Daily Mail. UK. Retrieved 28 December 2008.
- ^ Leach, Ben (12 October 2008). "James Bond actor Daniel Craig buys £4 million home in area fit for a spy". The Daily Telegraph. UK. Retrieved 25 October 2008.
- ^ Liverpool Echo – News – Liverpool Local News – James Bond star Daniel Craig enjoys Liverpool FC victory over Newcastle
External links
- Daniel Craig at IMDb
- Daniel Craig at AllMovie
- Daniel Craig biography and credits at the BFI's Screenonline
- A very detailed biography from Tiscali Film & TV
- Personal interview on "being Bond", Parade Magazine 26 Oct 2008