Early Life and Education of Daniel Craig: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Daniel Craig. From birth to education, explore key events.

Daniel Craig is a highly acclaimed English actor recognized for his work in film and television. He has received two National Board of Review Awards and has been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and three Golden Globe Awards. He is known for many roles.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1992: Marriage to Fiona Loudon

In 1992, Daniel Craig married actress Fiona Loudon, and they had a daughter named Ella.

1992: Setting of Kings

The drama Kings, starring Daniel Craig and Halle Berry, is set during the 1992 Los Angeles riots.

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1994: Les Grandes Horizontales

Daniel Craig and actress Rachel Weisz had known each other since working together on Les Grandes Horizontales (1994).

1994: Divorce from Fiona Loudon

In 1994, Daniel Craig and Fiona Loudon divorced.

1997: German dubbing for Obsession

In 1997, Daniel Craig's friend Mark Strong provided the German dubbing for Craig's voice in Obsession when "German with an English accent" was required.

March 2007: BBC Red Nose Day appearance

In March 2007, Daniel Craig made a cameo appearance as himself in a sketch with Catherine Tate as Elaine Figgis from The Catherine Tate Show for the BBC Red Nose Day 2007 fundraising programme.

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2007: Comic Relief charity fundraiser

In 2007, Daniel Craig and British Prime Minister Tony Blair took part in the United Kingdom's Comic Relief charity fundraiser, ultimately raising more than USD $90 million. Craig also made a cameo appearance in a sketch with Catherine Tate for the BBC Red Nose Day 2007 fundraising programme.

2008: Support for Barack Obama

In 2008, Daniel Craig supported Barack Obama in the US presidential election.

December 2009: Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS fundraising

On 8 December 2009, Daniel Craig participated in the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS fundraising, raising $1,549,953 in the 21st annual Gypsy of the Year competition from six weeks of curtain appeals at their hit Broadway drama, A Steady Rain.

December 2010: Dating Rachel Weisz

In December 2010, Daniel Craig began dating actress Rachel Weisz.

June 2011: Marriage to Rachel Weisz

On 22 June 2011, Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz were married in a private ceremony in New York City.

2011: Collaboration for International Women's Day

In 2011, Daniel Craig collaborated with Dame Judi Dench to highlight gender inequality for International Women's Day.

2011: International Women's Day short film

In 2011, Daniel Craig starred in a short film narrated by Judi Dench, which was produced for International Women's Day.

2012: Support for Barack Obama

In 2012, Daniel Craig supported Barack Obama in the US presidential election.

2013: British and Irish Lions tour

In 2013 Daniel Craig travelled to Australia to watch the British and Irish Lions tour, demonstrating that he is a fan of rugby.

August 2014: Letter for Better Ethnic Minority Representation

In August 2014, Daniel Craig added his name to a letter to British broadcasters calling for better representation of ethnic minorities.

September 2014: Invictus Games Promotional Video

In September 2014, prior to the inaugural Invictus Games held in London, Daniel Craig, along with other entertainers and athletes, read the poem "Invictus" in a promotional video.

April 2015: UN Global Advocate Appointment

In April 2015, the United Nations appointed Daniel Craig the first global advocate for the elimination of mines and explosive hazards.

2015: Comic Relief: Behind the Bond appearance

In 2015, Daniel Craig appeared in the film Comic Relief: Behind the Bond for the BBC Red Nose Day 2015 fundraising programme.

2016: Opposition to Brexit

In 2016, Daniel Craig was outspoken about his opposition to Brexit before the EU membership referendum and was pictured wearing a "Vote Remain" t-shirt.

January 2018: Purchase of House in Brooklyn

In January 2018, Daniel Craig purchased a house in Brooklyn, New York, for an amount in excess of $6 million.

September 2018: Birth of Daughter with Rachel Weisz

It was reported on 1 September 2018 that Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz's first child together, a daughter, had been born.

2019: American Citizenship

In 2019, Daniel Craig announced that he had obtained American citizenship.

2019: UNMAS Safe Ground campaign

In 2019, Daniel Craig appeared in a video with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, and launched the UNMAS Safe Ground campaign to turn minefields into playing fields.

September 2021: Honorary Commander in the Royal Navy

In September 2021, Daniel Craig was made an honorary Commander in the Royal Navy, matching the on-screen rank of James Bond.

2022: Appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George

In the 2022 New Year Honours, Daniel Craig was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) for services to film and theatre, matching the CMG of James Bond.