History of Daniel Craig in Timeline
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.
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.
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.
November 2006: Casino Royale Premiere
In November 2006, Casino Royale, the first James Bond film starring Daniel Craig, premiered and became the highest-grossing Bond film at the time, grossing US$594,239,066 worldwide. Craig's performance received critical acclaim.
2006: Film roles in 2006
In addition to Casino Royale, in 2006 Daniel Craig appeared in two more films: the drama Infamous as Perry Edward Smith and as the voice of the lead character in the English-language version of the French animated film Renaissance.
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.
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: Releases in 2008
In 2008, Daniel Craig starred in Quantum of Solace and its accompanying video game, the drama Flashbacks of a Fool, and the war film Defiance.
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.
2009: Broadway debut in A Steady Rain
In autumn 2009, Daniel Craig co-starred with Hugh Jackman in a limited engagement of the drama A Steady Rain on Broadway at the Schoenfeld Theatre, receiving positive reviews for his performance.
April 2010: Delay of Skyfall Release
In April 2010, the planned release of Daniel Craig's third James Bond film, Skyfall, was delayed due to financial troubles.
August 2010: Cast in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
In August 2010, Daniel Craig starred as Mikael Blomkvist in David Fincher's adaptation of Stieg Larsson's novel The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, which was released in 2011.
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: Releases in 2011
In 2011, Daniel Craig starred in Dream House, Cowboys & Aliens, and The Adventures of Tintin.
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.
October 2012: Release of Skyfall
In October 2012, Daniel Craig's third James Bond film, Skyfall, was released.
2012: Support for Barack Obama
In 2012, Daniel Craig supported Barack Obama in the US presidential election.
October 2013: Broadway play Betrayal
From October 2013 to January 2014, Daniel Craig and his wife Rachel Weisz starred in a Broadway play titled Betrayal.
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.
January 2014: End of Betrayal run
In January 2014, Daniel Craig's Broadway play, Betrayal, concluded its run.
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.
December 2014: Filming of Spectre began
In December 2014, filming began for Spectre, Daniel Craig's fourth James Bond film.
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.
October 2015: Release of Spectre
On 26 October 2015, Daniel Craig's fourth Bond film, Spectre, was released.
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.
2015: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Cameo
In 2015, Daniel Craig made an uncredited cameo appearance as a stormtrooper in the film Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
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.
2016: Othello at the New York Theatre Workshop
Throughout late 2016 and early 2017, Daniel Craig appeared in a modern production of William Shakespeare's tragedy Othello at the Off-Broadway New York Theatre Workshop.
September 2017: Premiere of Kings
In September 2017, the drama Kings, starring Daniel Craig and Halle Berry, premiered. The film is set during the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
2017: Othello at the New York Theatre Workshop
Throughout late 2016 and early 2017, Daniel Craig appeared in a modern production of William Shakespeare's tragedy Othello at the Off-Broadway New York Theatre Workshop.
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.
2019: Starring in Knives Out
In 2019, Daniel Craig starred in Rian Johnson's Knives Out as Benoit Blanc. It premiered at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival and was released that November, earning critical praise.
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.
September 2021: Release of No Time to Die
In September 2021, Daniel Craig's fifth Bond film, No Time to Die, was released, receiving favourable reviews. Craig has stated that this was his last Bond film. He also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7007 Hollywood Boulevard.
2022: Starring in Macbeth and Glass Onion
In 2022, Daniel Craig starred in a contemporary revival of Macbeth on Broadway and also in Glass Onion, a sequel to Knives Out.
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.
2024: Starring in Queer
In 2024, Daniel Craig starred as William Lee in Luca Guadagnino's adaptation of William S. Burroughs novel Queer. The film premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival.
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