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 an English actor renowned for his portrayal of James Bond in five films, beginning with Casino Royale (2006) and concluding with No Time to Die (2021). His tenure as Bond brought him international acclaim. Beyond Bond, Craig has appeared in various other films and stage productions.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1965: Sister Lea Born

In 1965, Daniel Craig's older sister, Lea, was born.

March 1968: Daniel Craig Born

In March 1968, Daniel Wroughton Craig was born in Chester, Cheshire, to Carol Olivia (née Williams) and Timothy John Wroughton Craig.

1968: Craig is first Bond actor born after the Bond series started

Born in 1968, Craig is the first actor to portray James Bond to have been born after the Bond series started and after the death of Ian Fleming, the novels' writer.

1972: Munich massacre

Daniel Craig's 2005 role in Munich was related to the Munich massacre at the 1972 Summer Olympics.

1972: Parents' Divorce

In 1972, Daniel Craig's parents divorced, leading him and his sister to move with their mother to the Wirral Peninsula.

1984: Accepted into National Youth Theatre

In 1984, Daniel Craig was accepted into the National Youth Theatre and moved to London.

1988: Entered the Guildhall School of Music and Drama

In 1988, Daniel Craig entered the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

1991: Graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama

In 1991, Daniel Craig graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama after a three-year course.

1991: Half-Brother Harry Born

In 1991, Daniel Craig's younger half-brother, Harry, was born.

1992: Marriage to Fiona Loudon

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

1992: Los Angeles Riots

In 1992, the Los Angeles riots occurred, which is the setting of the movie Kings starring Daniel Craig.

1994: Worked with Rachel Weisz on Les Grandes Horizontales

In 1994, Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz worked together on Les Grandes Horizontales.

1994: Divorce from Fiona Loudon

In 1994, Daniel Craig divorced actress Fiona Loudon.

2007: Comic Relief Fundraiser

In 2007, Daniel Craig and Tony Blair participated in the United Kingdom's Comic Relief charity fundraiser, raising over USD $90 million. Craig also made a cameo appearance in a sketch for the BBC Red Nose Day fundraising programme.

2008: Supported Barack Obama

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

December 2009: Broadway Cares Fundraising

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

December 2010: Began 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 married Rachel Weisz in a private ceremony in New York City.

2011: International Women's Day Collaboration

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

2012: Supported 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 rugby tour.

August 2014: Letter for Ethnic Minority Representation

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

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.

2016: Brexit Opposition

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

January 2018: Purchased House in Brooklyn

In January 2018, Daniel Craig purchased a house in Brooklyn, New York, for over $6 million.

September 2018: Birth of Daughter

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

2019: Obtained American Citizenship

In 2019, Daniel Craig announced 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.

September 2021: Honorary Commander in Royal Navy

In September 2021, Daniel Craig was made an honorary Commander in the Royal Navy, matching James Bond's rank.

2021: Against Inheritance

In 2021, Daniel Craig came out against the concept of inheritance, calling it "distasteful" and advocating for giving away wealth before death.

2022: Appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)

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