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Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig is a highly acclaimed English actor best known for his portrayal of James Bond in five films: Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Spectre, and No Time to Die. His tenure as Bond revitalized the franchise and solidified his international fame. Beyond Bond, Craig has starred in other notable films, showcasing his versatility and talent.

1992: Marriage to Fiona Loudon

In 1992, Daniel Craig married actress Fiona Loudon; they had a daughter, 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

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

1994: Divorce from Fiona Loudon

In 1994, Daniel Craig divorced actress Fiona Loudon.

1997: German Dubbing in Obsession

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

2004: End of Relationship with Heike Makatsch

In 2004, Daniel Craig's seven-year relationship with German actress Heike Makatsch ended.

2006: Graphic novel Cowboys & Aliens

In 2006, Scott Mitchell Rosenberg published the graphic novel Cowboys & Aliens on which the 2011 film starring Daniel Craig was based.

March 2007: BBC Red Nose Day Sketch

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

2007: Comic Relief Charity Fundraiser

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

2008: Film Releases in 2008

In 2008, Daniel Craig starred in "Flashbacks of a Fool," a drama about a washed-up Hollywood actor. He also starred in the war film "Defiance" as Tuvia Bielski, who led the Bielski partisans in Belarus during World War II and saved 1,200 people. Additionally, he released "Quantum of Solace" and its accompanying video game in 2008.

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2008: Supported Barack Obama

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

December 2009: Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Fundraiser

On 8 December 2009, Daniel Craig participated in the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS fundraising, raising $1,549,953 from curtain appeals at their hit Broadway drama, A Steady Rain.

2009: Broadway Performance 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.

April 2010: Delay of Skyfall Release

In April 2010, the planned release of Daniel Craig's third Bond film, "Skyfall", was delayed due to financial troubles.

August 2010: Starred in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

In August 2010, Daniel Craig starred as journalist Mikael Blomkvist in David Fincher's adaptation of Stieg Larsson's novel, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo."

December 2010: Relationship with 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 actress Rachel Weisz 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, produced for International Women's Day.

2011: Film Roles in 2011

In 2011, Daniel Craig took a leading role in the psychological thriller "Dream House", and he co-starred in "Cowboys & Aliens". In the same year, Craig voiced the villainous pirate Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine in Steven Spielberg's animated film "The Adventures of Tintin".

October 2012: Skyfall Release and Olympics Appearance

In October 2012, Daniel Craig's film "Skyfall" was released. Also in 2012, he appeared as James Bond in the short film "Happy and Glorious", escorting Queen Elizabeth II to the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.

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2012: Comments on Politics and Politicians

In 2012, Daniel Craig expressed a dislike and distrust for politics and politicians in general, stating "Politicians are shitheads".

2012: Supported Barack Obama

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

October 2013: Broadway Play Betrayal

From October 2013 to January 2014, Daniel Craig and 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.

January 2014: End of Betrayal run

In January 2014, the broadway play "Betrayal" starring Daniel Craig ended its run.

August 2014: Letter for Better Representation of Ethnic Minorities

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

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

December 2014: Filming Begins for Spectre

In December 2014, filming began for Daniel Craig's fourth Bond film, "Spectre".

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April 2015: United Nations Global Advocate

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

October 2015: Release of Spectre

On 26 October 2015, Daniel Craig's fourth Bond film, "Spectre", was released.

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2015: Comic Relief: Behind the Bond

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 Cameo

In 2015, Daniel Craig made an uncredited cameo appearance as a stormtrooper in the film "Star Wars: The Force Awakens".

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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 production of William Shakespeare's tragedy "Othello" at the Off-Broadway New York Theatre Workshop, playing the role of Iago.

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 production of William Shakespeare's tragedy "Othello" at the Off-Broadway New York Theatre Workshop, playing the role of Iago.

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

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 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 black comedy murder-mystery "Knives Out" as Benoit Blanc. It premiered at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival and was theatrically released that November. He earned a Golden Globe Awards nomination for his performance.

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September 2021: Honorary Commander in the Royal Navy

In September 2021, Daniel Craig was made an honorary Commander in the Royal Navy.

September 2021: Release of No Time to Die and Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

In September 2021, Daniel Craig's fifth Bond film, "No Time to Die", was released. Two days before the US release, Craig received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located at 7007 Hollywood Boulevard.

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2021: Comments on Inheritance

In 2021, Daniel Craig came out against the concept of inheritance, calling it "distasteful" and expressing his philosophy to "get rid of it or give it away before you go".

2022: Macbeth on Broadway and Glass Onion

In 2022, Daniel Craig starred in a contemporary revival of Macbeth on Broadway opposite Ruth Negga. He also starred in Glass Onion, a sequel to Knives Out.

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

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.

2024: Premiere of 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.