Daniel Day-Lewis
Born on April 29, 1957 in London, England
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Daniel Day-Lewis as "Abraham Lincoln"
With the nation embroiled in still another year with the high death count of Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln (Daniel Day-Lewis) brings the full measure of his passion, humanity and political skill to what would become his defining legacy: to end the war and permanently abolish slavery through the 13th Amendment. Having great courage, acumen and moral fortitude, Lincoln pushes forward to compel the nation, and those in government who oppose him, to aim toward a greater good for all mankind.
| Academy Award (2012) | Won | Best Actor |
| British Academy of Film & Television Arts (2012) | Won | Leading Actor |
| Golden Globe (2012) | Won | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards (2012) | Won | Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards (2012) | Nominated | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture |
Daniel Day-Lewis in the news
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Zac Efron Plays Fanboy to Daniel Day-Lewis in the Oscars Bathroom Line
Posted by The Associated Press on Mar 3rd 2014, 6:45AMMar 3rd 2014, 6:45AM
The Best Movie Presidents of All Time (PHOTOS)
Posted by Gary Susman on Feb 17th 2014, 4:00AMFeb 17th 2014, 4:00AM
Daniel Day-Lewis's Son Asserts Independence by Rapping About Being Daniel Day-Lewis's Son (VIDEO)
Posted by Katie Roberts on Nov 19th 2013, 3:00PMNov 19th 2013, 3:00PM
New 'James Bond' Author Says Daniel Day-Lewis Is 007, Not Daniel Craig
Posted by Jenni Miller on Sep 27th 2013, 8:09AMSep 27th 2013, 8:09AM
Notorious Movie Dads: 12 On-Screen Fathers With (Very) Bad Reputations
Posted by Erin Whitney on Jun 13th 2013, 5:15AMJun 13th 2013, 5:15AM
Oscars 2013 Acceptance Speeches: Most Memorable Moments at the Mic
Posted by Moviefone Staff on Feb 24th 2013, 7:02PMFeb 24th 2013, 7:02PM
All-Time Oscars: The 10 Best Performances by a Leading Actor
Posted by Jon Eig on Feb 20th 2013, 7:17AMFeb 20th 2013, 7:17AM
What Is 'Lincoln'? Oscar Nominee Guide 2013
Posted by Chris Jancelewicz on Jan 29th 2013, 7:15AMJan 29th 2013, 7:15AM
'Lincoln' Review: The Pros And Cons Of The Presidential Flick
Posted by Drew Taylor on Nov 13th 2012, 8:57AMNov 13th 2012, 8:57AM
Sally Field On Playing Mary Todd In 'Lincoln,' And Why She Texted With Daniel Day-Lewis (VIDEO)
Posted by on Nov 9th 2012, 9:25AMNov 9th 2012, 9:25AM
'Lincoln' Premiere: Steven Spielberg, Daniel Day-Lewis And More Celebrate (PHOTOS)
Posted by Moviefone Staff on Nov 9th 2012, 7:49AMNov 9th 2012, 7:49AM
'Lincoln' Cast: Who's Who Guide To All The Characters In Steven Spielberg's Biopic
Posted by Sharon Knolle on Nov 8th 2012, 11:00AMNov 8th 2012, 11:00AM
Daniel Day-Lewis Roles: The Different Looks Of The Oscar-Winning Actor (VIDEOS)
Posted by Jessie Heyman on Nov 8th 2012, 4:59AMNov 8th 2012, 4:59AM
'Lincoln' Trailer: First Look At Daniel-Day Lewis As Honest Abe (VIDEO)
Posted by Jessie Heyman on Sep 13th 2012, 1:43PMSep 13th 2012, 1:43PM
'Lincoln' Poster: See Daniel Day-Lewis As Abraham Lincoln
Posted by Moviefone Staff on Aug 22nd 2012, 7:19AMAug 22nd 2012, 7:19AM
Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln' Won't Feature the Civil War
Posted by Moviefone Staff on Dec 13th 2011, 5:50AMDec 13th 2011, 5:50AM
Daniel Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln: Presidents Like Fresh Cracked Pepper Too (PHOTO)
Posted by Moviefone Staff on Nov 30th 2011, 12:50PMNov 30th 2011, 12:50PM
Our Favorite Literary Movie Hunks
Posted by Sharon Knolle on Mar 10th 2011, 9:30AMMar 10th 2011, 9:30AM
Oscar's Biggest Upsets: 16 Jaw-Dropping Moments in Academy Awards History
Posted by Moviefone Staff on Feb 24th 2011, 1:00AMFeb 24th 2011, 1:00AM
Daniel Day-Lewis Will Play Abraham Lincoln for Steven Spielberg
Posted by Erik Davis on Nov 19th 2010, 9:13AMNov 19th 2010, 9:13AM
Cinematical Seven: Main Characters You Just Can't Stand
Posted by Jette Kernion on Jul 13th 2010, 6:30PMJul 13th 2010, 6:30PM
'Sherlock Holmes 2' Resumes War on Crime This Fall
Posted by Alison Nastasi on Jul 6th 2010, 11:45AMJul 6th 2010, 11:45AM
Ritchie Wants Daniel Day-Lewis For 'Sherlock Holmes 2'
Posted by Elisabeth Rappe on Jun 23rd 2010, 1:45PMJun 23rd 2010, 1:45PM
Ten Movie Characters Who Can Stop the Oil Spill
Posted by William Goss on Jun 10th 2010, 6:32PMJun 10th 2010, 6:32PM
Scenes We Love: Gangs of New York
Posted by Alison Nastasi on Apr 26th 2010, 12:32PMApr 26th 2010, 12:32PM
Oscar Nomination Snubs and Surprises
Posted by Moviefone Staff on Feb 2nd 2010, 6:00AMFeb 2nd 2010, 6:00AM
And the Oscar Buzz Goes to ... 'Nine'
Posted by Jane Boursaw on Jan 20th 2010, 1:40PMJan 20th 2010, 1:40PM
The Golden Globes Love 'Nine.' Me? Not So Much
Posted by Pamela Chelin on Jan 13th 2010, 6:58AMJan 13th 2010, 6:58AM
Weinstein Co. Sticking By 'Nine''s Theater Count
Posted by Gary Susman on Dec 31st 2009, 6:15AMDec 31st 2009, 6:15AM
Scenes We Love: The Age of Innocence
Posted by Elisabeth Rappe on Dec 29th 2009, 1:02PMDec 29th 2009, 1:02PM
Discuss: Performance of the Decade?
Posted by Erik Davis on Dec 28th 2009, 4:32PMDec 28th 2009, 4:32PM
Review: 'Nine' Runs Out of Lives
Posted by Chris Jancelewicz on Dec 23rd 2009, 10:42AMDec 23rd 2009, 10:42AM
How Daniel Day-Lewis and Billy Baldwin Almost Played Batman
Posted by John Gholson on Dec 21st 2009, 11:15AMDec 21st 2009, 11:15AM
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