Daniel Day-Lewis's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Daniel Day-Lewis.

Sir Daniel Michael Blake Day-Lewis, a highly acclaimed English actor, is widely considered one of the greatest in cinematic history. He boasts an impressive collection of awards, including three Academy Awards, four BAFTA Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. His contributions to drama were officially recognized in 2014 when he was knighted.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1985: Breakthrough Performances

In 1985, Daniel Day-Lewis earned acclaim for his breakthrough performances in My Beautiful Laundrette and A Room with a View.

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1985: Critically Acclaimed Performance in My Beautiful Laundrette

In 1985, Daniel Day-Lewis gave his first critically acclaimed performance in My Beautiful Laundrette.

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1989: Performance in My Left Foot

In 1989, Daniel Day-Lewis gave his performance as Christy Brown in Jim Sheridan's My Left Foot. It won him numerous awards, including the Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Actor.

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1989: Academy Award for My Left Foot

In 1989, Daniel Day-Lewis won his first Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in My Left Foot.

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1993: Oscar Nomination for In the Name of the Father

In 1993, Daniel Day-Lewis was nominated for an Oscar for his role in In the Name of the Father.

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2002: Oscar Nomination for Gangs of New York

In 2002, Daniel Day-Lewis received an Oscar nomination for his performance in Gangs of New York.

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2002: Gangs of New York Release

In 2002, Daniel Day-Lewis starred in Martin Scorsese's "Gangs of New York" as William 'Bill the Butcher' Cutting. The film divided critics, but Day-Lewis's performance received widespread acclaim, earning him his third Oscar nomination and second BAFTA Award.

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2007: There Will Be Blood Release

In 2007, Daniel Day-Lewis starred in "There Will Be Blood". He received widespread critical acclaim and won the Academy Award for Best Actor, BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role. During his acceptance speech, Day-Lewis dedicated his SAG award to Heath Ledger.

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2007: Academy Award for There Will Be Blood

In 2007, Daniel Day-Lewis won his second Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in There Will Be Blood.

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2008: Academy Award and Knighthood Joke

In 2008, Daniel Day-Lewis, upon receiving the Academy Award for Best Actor from Helen Mirren, joked about receiving a knighthood.

2010: Honorary Doctorate

In 2010, Day-Lewis received an honorary doctorate in letters from the University of Bristol.

November 2012: BAFTA Britannia Award and Time Cover

In November 2012, Day-Lewis received the BAFTA Britannia Award for Excellence in Film. The same month, he was featured on the cover of Time magazine as the "World's Greatest Actor".

2012: Academy Award for Lincoln

In 2012, Daniel Day-Lewis won his third Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Lincoln.

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January 2013: Golden Globe Award for Lincoln

On January 14, 2013, at the 70th Golden Globe Awards, Day-Lewis won his second Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his performance in "Lincoln".

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November 2014: Knighthood Investiture

On November 14, 2014, Daniel Day-Lewis was knighted by Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, at Buckingham Palace.

2014: Knighthood

In 2014, Daniel Day-Lewis received a knighthood for his services to drama.

2017: Starring in Phantom Thread

In 2017, Daniel Day-Lewis starred in Paul Thomas Anderson's historical drama "Phantom Thread". His performance was met with widespread acclaim from critics, and he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor.

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