“It's a source of great sadness to me that my father died without having seen me do anything worthwhile. He was constantly having to make excuses for me.”

English actor

Sir Daniel Michael Blake Day-Lewis is an English actor, born in 1957. He is known for a career built on intense, carefully prepared performances, often in films by distinctive directors, and for being a leading figure in modern cinema. He is especially associated with method acting and with playing memorable, sometimes unusual characters. His awards include a record three Academy Awards for Best Actor, four BAFTAs, two Golden Globe Awards, and a knighthood in 2014 for services to drama.