![]() ![]() 'Layer Cake,' 'Munich'Ĭraig made his debut as a leading man in the 2005 crime drama Layer Cake, as an unnamed character-called XXXX in the credits-who seeks to retire from his criminal enterprise. The film explored the life of Hughes' wife, poet Sylvia Plath, and the couple's troubled relationship. He then demonstrated his range when he portrayed poet Ted Hughes in the drama Sylvia (2003), which also starred Gwyneth Paltrow. The actor's standout performance was lauded by critics and fans alike. Craig played Connor Rooney, the murderous son of a mob boss ( Paul Newman). 'Road to Perdition,' 'Sylvia'Ĭraig next gave an impressive performance in 2002's Road to Perdition, adapted from the popular graphic novel of the same name. Although the film was panned by reviewers, it was a hit with viewers- Tomb Raider debuted at No.1 at the box office and became the highest-grossing video game adaptation to date. In 2001, Craig appeared as the romantic interest to Angelina Jolie's character in the action film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, based on the popular video game. Craig later described the project as "the first film I did that 'made me.'" That same year, Craig had a small role in the historical drama Elizabeth, starring Cate Blanchett. Craig co-starred as Bacon's lover George Dyer, a small-time thief. Serious Dramas and Action Fare 'Love Is the Devil,' 'Elizabeth'Īnother important role came in 1998 with the film Love Is the Devil, a biopic about the artist Francis Bacon (played by Derek Jacobi). The serial drama enjoyed great critical reception and won several major awards in the year following its broadcast, including two British Academy Television Awards, two Royal Television Society Awards and four Broadcasting Press Guild Awards. His career then received a substantial boost with his role in the 1996 BBC miniseries Our Friends in the North. Early Film and TV Roles 'The Power of One,' 'Our Friends in the North'Īfter graduating, Craig made his film debut in The Power of One (1992), a 1950s drama set in South Africa. I liked the idea of it-you know, shouting a lot and dressing up and all that," Craig told Interview magazine.Ĭraig moved to London when he was 16 to join the National Youth Theatre, and then studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. "I kind of fell in love with the idea of acting. Many of his mother's friends were actors, and he felt drawn to the profession. Craig grew up near Liverpool, and enjoyed going to the theater with his mother and sisters. Early Lifeĭaniel Wroughton Craig was born on March 2, 1968, in Chester, England. He returned as Bond for the blockbusters Quantum of Solace, Skyfall and Spectre, while starring in other major features like The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Logan Lucky. ![]() Craig also worked with director Steven Spielberg on Munich and in 2006 was seen as James Bond in Casino Royale, reinvigorating the franchise. Following his big screen debut in The Power of One, the actor featured in the BAFTA-winning BBC miniseries Our Friends in the North and went on to roles in films like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Road to Perdition. Bootsy Collinsġ6.Born in 1968 in Chester, England, Daniel Craig moved to London when he was 16 to join the National Youth Theatre. U2 music video, "Elevation" Tomb Raider MixĠ3."Are You Game?": A look at the Tomb Raider video game phenomenon."Crafting Lara Croft": Angelina Jolie's physical training for the role. ![]()
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