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Daniel Wroughton Craig (born 2 March 1968 ) is a BAFTA-nominated English actor best known as the sixth actor to portray secret agent James Bond in the official film series from EON Productions. He made his debut as the character on 14 November 2006, in the 21st official Bond film, Casino Royale, to much critical acclaim.
Early life
Craig was born in Chester, England, the son of Timothy James Craig, a steel erector and sometime merchant seaman, and Olivia Craig (née Williams), an art teacher. He was brought up in Frodsham, near Chester, and then Hoylake on the Wirral (near Liverpool). Here, he attended Hilbre High School and played for Hoylake Rugby Club. Craig moved to London when he was sixteen to join the National Youth Theatre. He trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 1991, and his first major leading role on screen was a co-starring part in the 1996 BBC Television serial Our Friends in the North. He continued his relationship with the BBC starring in the 1997 Francis Bacon biopic Love is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon portraying Bacon's jilted lover Georger Dyer
Career
Following an introduction to international audiences as Angelina Jolie's rival and love interest in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), he honed his acting skills in the United States in Sam Mendes' movie Road to Perdition (2002), with Tom Hanks and Paul Newman. Craig played Connor Rooney, the son of an Irish mob boss (played by Newman) and a conniving murderer who hides behind his mobster father's shadow. Other leading film roles have included Layer Cake (2004) with Sienna Miller, Sword of Honour (2001), Sylvia (2003) with Gwyneth Paltrow, Enduring Love (2004) with Rhys Ifans and Steven Spielberg's Munich in 2005.
In 2006, after completing work on Casino Royale (see below), Craig moved on to portraying the character of Lord Asriel in the forthcoming film adaptation of Philip Pullman's novel His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass. In a stage version of the book this role had previously been played by Timothy Dalton, one of Craig's predecessors in the role of James Bond.
In early 2007, 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."
James Bond (2006–present)
As early as February 2005, Craig had been named in the media as a possible James Bond. On April 6, 2005, Craig was reported to have been signed by EON Productions as part of a three-film contract worth £15 million, however this news was later debunked by the BBC, who contacted EON for an official report. According to Craig, MGM offered him the role but the Broccoli family never got in touch with him.
Finally, on 23 October 2005, Craig signed a three-film contract, with the first, Casino Royale, released on November 14, 2006. Craig is the first actor to step into the role who was born after the first Bond film, Dr. No, was released. Craig is also the first Bond to be hired after the death of Bond producer Albert Broccoli, who died in 1996.
Craig's hiring as James Bond was controversial among some fans and critics, with some vocal fans threatening a boycott of the film, going so far as to set up a website,. However, signs of disapproval decreased after Casino Royale was released, gaining him praises that outnumbered his criticisms; his realistic & more humane portrayal of Bond, as well as his acting techniques, are the main factor of the audiences' change of minds - but Craig has won many female audiences' praise due to his muscular physique shown in the film. Reports show that he had gained 20 pounds of muscle for filming Casino Royale.
A widely circulated report on several news channels and newspapers asserted that Craig lost two teeth filming a fight scene; Craig later said it was just a crown that had come loose. Producer Barbara Broccoli also denied other rumours in an interview with Variety.
Media coverage of the controversy resulted in numerous actors publicly voicing their support of Craig. Most notably, four of the five previous actors who portrayed Bond—Timothy Dalton, Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan—called his casting a good decision. Clive Owen, who had been linked to the role, has also spoken in defence of Craig. In a recent interview with The Globe and Mail, Brosnan was asked "What do you think of the new James Bond, Daniel Craig, and will you be watching Casino Royale?", he replied "I'm looking forward to it like we're all looking forward to it. Daniel Craig is a great actor and he's going to do a fantastic job".
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, currently known only as Bond 22, will be released on 7 November 2008 and that Craig has been signed to play Bond, with an option for a third film.
Despite the controversy at the time of the announcement of Craig's appointment, the film and Craig's performance in it has been widely critically praised. It received a "Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an average score of 7.8/10. Of 193 reviews, 94% were positive. Several critics have said that Craig is the most believable and charismatic Bond since Sean Connery. Craig has even earned a BAFTA nomination for Best Actor for his performance (January 2006), making him the first actor to garner such a nomination for his portrayal of James Bond.
On February 2, 2007, Craig became the first actor to win an award for the role of James Bond at the Evening Standard British Film Awards, garnering the Best Actor award.
Personal life
Craig was previously married to British actress Fiona Loudon. They had one child together, Ella, who was born in 1992. He is currently dating thirty-one year-old film producer Satsuki Mitchell.
Selected filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1992 The Power of One Sgt. Botha
1993 Sharpe's Eagle Lt. Berry Television drama
1995 A Kid in King Arthur's Court Master Kane
1996 The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders James "Jemmy" Seagrave Television drama
Our Friends in the North George "Geordie" Peacock Television drama
1997 Obsession John McHale
1998 Love is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon George Dyer
Love and Rage James Lynchehaun
Elizabeth John Ballard
1999 The Trench Sgt. Telford Winter
2000 Some Voices Ray
I Dreamed of Africa Declan Fielding
2001 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Alex West
Sword of Honour Guy Crouchback
2002 Copenhagen Werner Heisenberg Telemovie, stage adaptation
Ten Minutes Older: The Cello Cecil
Road to Perdition Connor Rooney
2003 Sylvia Ted Hughes
The Mother Darren
2004 Layer Cake XXXX
Enduring Love Joe
2005 Munich Steve
Archangel Fluke Kelso Television drama
Fateless American Soldier
The Jacket Rudy Mackenzie
2006 Casino Royale James Bond
Renaissance Barthélémy Karas Voice role
Infamous Perry Smith
2007 His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass Lord Asriel Post-production
aka His Dark Materials: Northern Lights
The Invasion Ben Filming
I, Lucifer Lucifer Pre-production
2008 Bond 22 James Bond Pre-production
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