Daniel Wroughton Craig is an English actor best known for playing British secret agent James Bond in a 2006 reboot of the film series, which started in 1962. Craig is an alumnus of the National Youth Theatre and graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London and began his career on stage. His early on screen appearances were in the films Elizabeth, The Power of One and A Kid in King Arthur's Court, and on Sharpe's Eagle and Zorro in television. Appearances in the British films Love Is the Devil, The Trench and Some Voices attracted industry attention, leading to roles in... bigger productions such as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Road to Perdition, Layer Cake and Munich. Craig achieved international fame when chosen as the sixth actor to play the role of Bond, replacing Pierce Brosnan. His debut in Casino Royale was highly acclaimed and earnt him a BAFTA award nomination, with the film becoming the highest grossing in the series to date. Quantum of Solace followed two years later, with the third film Skyfall set for release in 2012, having been delayed due to MGM's financial troubles. Craig is married to actress Rachel Weisz, his second wife.
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| Birthdate: | March 2, 1968 |
| Birthplace: | Chester |
| Age: | 44 |
| Height: | 5' 10" |
| Education: | Calday Grange Grammar School, Hilbre High School |
| Also known as: | Daniel Wroughton Craig, Daniel Craig, daniel_craig |