Daniel Day-Lewis
Daniel Day-Lewis is a British-American actor celebrated for his intense method performances, the only person to win three Academy Awards for Best Actor.
He became synonymous with total immersion in roles, famously staying in character throughout productions.
His retirement in 2017 ended what many consider the finest film acting career of his generation.
Carrying out a task
- rolePosition or part
- characterNature, symbol, or role
- leading manPrincipal male actor
- cinemaMotion picture theater
filmography · screen · drama · star · protagonist · Lincoln · Plainview · scene
Academy's golden award
- Academy AwardTop Hollywood honor
- Best ActorTop male performance honor
- BAFTAUK film awards organisation
- Golden GlobeFilm and television prize
nomination · trophy · statuette · ceremony · red carpet · acceptance speech · recognition · tribute
State of being submerged
- StanislavskiActing technique innovator
- preparationArranging things in advance
- characterizationDescribing distinctive qualities
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
dedication · transformation · emotional memory · sense memory · backstory · motivation · subtext · craft
Shoe repair artisan
- shoemakingCrafting footwear by hand
- craftsmanSkilled manual worker
- farewellLeave-taking expression
- final performanceLast scheduled appearance
withdrawal · private life · Italy · woodworking · artisan · hiatus · seclusion
Firm pledge to act
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- passionIntense emotional drive
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
- depthDistance below surface
conviction · perfectionism · selective · reclusive · concentration · driven · uncompromising · thorough
performance
Carrying out a task
- rolePosition or part
- characterNature, symbol, or role
- leading manPrincipal male actor
cinema · filmography · screen · drama · star · protagonist · Lincoln · Plainview · scene · monologue
Oscar
Academy's golden award
- Academy AwardTop Hollywood honor
- Best ActorTop male performance honor
- BAFTAUK film awards organisation
Golden Globe · nomination · trophy · statuette · ceremony · red carpet · acceptance speech · recognition · tribute · honors
immersion
State of being submerged
- StanislavskiActing technique innovator
- preparationArranging things in advance
- characterizationDescribing distinctive qualities
research · dedication · transformation · emotional memory · sense memory · backstory · motivation · subtext · craft · discipline
cobbler
Shoe repair artisan
- shoemakingCrafting footwear by hand
- craftsmanSkilled manual worker
- farewellLeave-taking expression
final performance · withdrawal · private life · Italy · woodworking · artisan · hiatus · seclusion
commitment
Firm pledge to act
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
- passionIntense emotional drive
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
depth · conviction · perfectionism · selective · reclusive · concentration · driven · uncompromising · thorough · rigorous
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- Famous Lewises
- Oscar WinnersTitanic, Forrest Gump, The Godfather, Gladiator, Schindler's List
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Samuel L. Jackson · Bruce Willis · Michael Caine · Gerard Butler · Liam Neeson
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