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Daniel Wroughton Craig CMG (born 2 March 1968) is an English actor. He gained international fame by playing the fictional secret agent James Bond for five installments in the film series, from Casino Royale (2006) up to No Time to Die (2021).



After training at the National Youth Theatre in London and graduating from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1991, Craig began his career on stage. He began acting with the drama The Power of One (1992), and had his breakthrough role in the drama serial Our Friends in the North (1996). He gained prominence for his supporting roles in films such as Elizabeth (1998), Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), Road to Perdition (2002), Layer Cake (2004), and Munich (2005).

In 2006, Craig played Bond in Casino Royale, a reboot of the Bond franchise which was favourably received by critics and earned Craig a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. His non-Bond appearances since then include roles in the fantasy film The Golden Compass (2007), the drama Defiance (2008), the science fiction Western Cowboys & Aliens (2011), the mystery thriller The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), and the heist film Logan Lucky (2017). For his performance as Detective Benoit Blanc in the comedy mystery films Knives Out (2019) and Glass Onion (2022), he received two Golden Globe Award nominations.

On stage, Craig starred in the Royal National Theatre's production of Angels in America (1993) on the West End. He made his Broadway debut in the play A Steady Rain (2009) and returned to Broadway in the revivals of Harold Pinter's Betrayal (2011) and William Shakespeare's Macbeth (2022). He starred as Iago in the New York Theatre Workshop production of Othello (2016).

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STAGE CREDITS

Skyfall in Concert Skyfall in Concert
[West End]
2022
James Bond [Replacement]
Macbeth Macbeth
[Broadway]
Limited Engagement, 2022
Macbeth
Othello Othello
[Off-Broadway]
NYTW Off-Broadway Revival, 2016
Iago
Betrayal Betrayal
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2013
Robert
A Steady Rain A Steady Rain
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2009
Joey

Movies

The Power of One
[ 1992 ] Sgt. Botha
Genghis Cohn
[ 1993 ] Lieutenant Guth
A Kid in King Arthur's Court
[ 1995 ] Mter Kane
Saint-Ex
[ 1996 ] Guillaumet
Obsession
[ 1997 ] John MacHale
Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon
[ 1998 ] George Dyer
Elizabeth
[ 1998 ] John Ballard
Love & Rage
[ 1999 ] James Lynchehaun
The Trench
[ 1999 ] Sgt. Telford Winter
I Dreamed of Africa
[ 2000 ] Declan Fielding
Some Voices
[ 2000 ] Ray
Hotel Splendide
[ 2000 ] Ronald Blanche
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
[ 2001 ] Alex West
Road to Perdition
[ 2002 ] Connor Rooney
The Mother
[ 2003 ] Darren
Sylvia
[ 2003 ] Ted Hughes
Enduring Love
[ 2004 ] Joe
Fateless
[ 2005 ] Amerikai õrmester
The Jacket
[ 2005 ] Rudy Mackenzie
Munich
[ 2005 ] Steve
Renaissance
[ 2006 ] Barthélémy Kar
Casino Royale
[ 2006 ] James Bond
Infamous
[ 2006 ] Perry Smith
The Invasion
[ 2007 ] Ben Driscoll
The Golden Compass
[ 2007 ] Lord Asriel
Flashbacks of a Fool
[ 2008 ] Adult Joe Scot
Quantum of Solace
[ 2008 ] James Bond
Defiance
[ 2008 ] Tuvia Bielski
Cowboys & Aliens
[ 2011 ] Jake Lonergan
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
[ 2011 ] Mikael Blomkvist
The Adventures of Tintin
[ 2011 ] Sakharine, Red Rackham
Dream House
[ 2011 ] Will Atenton
Skyfall
[ 2012 ] James Bond
Spectre
[ 2015 ] James Bond
Logan Lucky
[ 2017 ] Joe Bang
Kings
[ 2017 ] Obie Hardison
Knives Out
[ 2019 ] Benoit Blanc
No Time to Die
[ 2021 ] James Bond
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
[ 2022 ] Benoit Blanc
Knives Out 3
[ 2024 ] Benoit Blanc

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Daniel Craig, Othello

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Daniel Craig, Othello

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Daniel Craig, Othello

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West End Meet & Greets and More Offered in NYT's Greatest Gift Online Auction Photo
West End Meet & Greets and More Offered in NYT's Greatest Gift Online Auction

The National Youth Theatre is launching the Greatest Gift online auction, featuring prizes from their world leading creative alumni and friends. The auction will raise funds to remove barriers young people face accessing creative opportunities. 
LATE NIGHT WITH TERRY WOGAN Comes to the Soho Theatre Photo
LATE NIGHT WITH TERRY WOGAN Comes to the Soho Theatre

This December, thanks to alternative comedian Benjamin Alborough, Sir Terry Wogan is back from the dead and making his Soho Theatre debut in Late Night with Terry Wogan as part of his ongoing attempts to return to light entertainment no matter the cost.
Photos: Colman Domingo, Carrie Coon, & More Attend BAFTA North America's New York Tea Photo
Photos: Colman Domingo, Carrie Coon, & More Attend BAFTA North America's New York Tea Party

On Sunday, October 6, BAFTA hosted its inaugural New York Tea Party at The Pierre New York, A Taj Hotel, in conjunction with the New York Film Festival. Industry professionals, creators and talent attended the event, including Daniel Craig, Kieran Culkin, Colman Domingo, and more. Take a look at the photos here!
Four Brooklyn High School Students Win Scholarships To Summer Acting Program Photo
Four Brooklyn High School Students Win Scholarships To Summer Acting Program

The Terry Knickerbocker Studio has awarded scholarships to four students from Brooklyn's Uncommon Charter High School to its Summer Acting Intensive for High School Students.
The Drama Book Shop Unveils Summer Reading Events In July And August Photo
The Drama Book Shop Unveils Summer Reading Events In July And August

The Drama Book Shop will host a series of live events featuring Broadway and Off-Broadway guests. Learn more and see how to attend!
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25 Theater Books for Your Summer 2024 Reading List

From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Summer 2024 reading list.
WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY Begins Production; See New Photo Photo
WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY Begins Production; See New Photo

Wake Up Dead Man, the next installment in the Knives Out franchise has officially begun production. Director Rian Johnson took to X/Twitter to announce the news on Monday, including a new look at Daniel Craig as Detective Benoit Blanc. Take a look at the photo here!
THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, Directed by Sam Mendes, Will Open on Broadway Photo
THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, Directed by Sam Mendes, Will Open on Broadway

Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, will open on Broadway this fall! The play will perform a limited engagement at the Broadhurst Theatre with previews beginning in September.
Josh Brolin Joins Cast of WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY Photo
Josh Brolin Joins Cast of WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY

According to reports, Josh Brolin has become the latest actor to join the upcoming Knives Out installment, Wake Up Dead Man. He joins the previously announced Jeremy Renner, Mila Kunis, Daryl McCormack, Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, Josh O'Connor, Cailee Spaeny, and Andrew Scott. The details of their roles are being kept under wraps.
Jeremy Renner, Mila Kunis, and Daryl McCormack Join KNIVES OUT 3 Photo
Jeremy Renner, Mila Kunis, and Daryl McCormack Join KNIVES OUT 3

More casting has been announced for the highly anticipated third entry in the Knives Out franchise, which is set to begin production this summer. Newcomers include Jeremy Renner, Mila Kunis, and Daryl McCormack who join the previously announced Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, Josh O'Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Andrew Scott, and Daniel Craig, returning as fan-favorite detective Benoit Blanc.
Glenn Close Joins Cast of WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY Photo
Glenn Close Joins Cast of WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY

According to reports, Glenn Close has become the latest actor to join the next Knives Out installment, Wake Up Dead Man. She joins the previously announced Kerry Washington, Josh O'Connor, Cailee Spaeny, and Andrew Scott. The details of their roles are being kept under wraps. The film will hit Netflix sometime in 2025.
Kerry Washington Joins WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY Photo
Kerry Washington Joins WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY

According to reports, Kerry Washington has become the latest actor to be announced for the upcoming Knives Out installment, Wake Up Dead Man. She joins the previously announced Josh O'Connor, Cailee Spaeny, and Andrew Scott. The details of their roles are being kept under wraps. The highly anticipated film will hit Netflix sometime in 2025.
Josh O'Connor, Andrew Scott, & Cailee Spaeny Join KNIVES OUT 3 Photo
Josh O'Connor, Andrew Scott, & Cailee Spaeny Join KNIVES OUT 3

Following last week's announcement that Knives Out 3 will officially be titled Wake Up Dead Man, subsequent reports have revealed that Josh O'Connor, Cailee Spaeny, and Andrew Scott have all joined the whodunnit. They star alongside Daniel Craig, who will be reprising his role as fan-favorite detective Benoit Blanc.
Video: Benoit Blanc Teases the Next KNIVES OUT Film; Title Revealed Photo
Video: Benoit Blanc Teases the Next KNIVES OUT Film; Title Revealed

We officially have the title for the third installment in the Knives Out franchise. Writer/director Rian Johnson took to X on Friday to announce the next film will be called Wake Up Dead Man, and will be released sometime in 2025. Watch the announcement video!
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Red Bull Theater to Honor Alfred Molina & K. Ann McDonald at Red Bulls Gala Benefit

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Jeremy Blocker Joins Audible as Head of Live Creative Producing

Jeremy Blocker joins Audible Theater, marking a significant addition to the team. Discover more about this major development in the theater industry.
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FROM THE BACK OF THE HOUSE Memoir Of A Broadway Theatre Manager, To Be Published In June

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Rachel Zegler & Kit Connor Will Star in Sam Gold-Directed ROMEO + JULIET on Broadway

Following yesterday's social media tease, BroadwayWorld can confirm Rachel Zegler (Steven Spielberg's West Side Story) and Kit Connor (Netflix's Heartstopper) will star as Juliet and Romeo respectively in a revival of William Shakespeare's most famous play on Broadway this fall.
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Speakers & Sessions Announced For Broadway Stage Management Symposium

The 10th annual Broadway Stage Management Symposium has announced the Broadway stage managers and session topics for the 10th annual conference for stage managers.
Red Bull Theater to Honor Alfred Molina And K. Ann McDonald at Gala Benefit Photo
Red Bull Theater to Honor Alfred Molina And K. Ann McDonald at Gala Benefit

Alfred Molina and K. Ann McDonald will be honored at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more about the benefit and see how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Daniel Craig been in?

Daniel Craig has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Daniel Craig been in?

Daniel Craig has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What awards has Daniel Craig been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Othello, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Othello and Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Othello.

What was Daniel Craig's first West End show?

Daniel Craig's first West End show was Skyfall in Concert which opened in 2022

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