Daniel Day-Lewis

My Left Foot Oscar

Won his first Academy Award for his transformative portrayal of Christy Brown, establishing his reputation for intense method acting and total immersion in roles.

Last of Mohicans stardom

Became a major box-office draw with the action epic 'The Last of the Mohicans,' proving he could carry mainstream films while maintaining artistic integrity.

Gangs of New York comeback

After a five-year hiatus, delivered a ferocious performance as Bill the Butcher for Scorsese, earning an Oscar nomination and reaffirming his elite status.

There Will Be Blood

Won his second Best Actor Oscar for 'There Will Be Blood,' with his towering performance as Daniel Plainview cementing him as the greatest actor of his generation.

Lincoln third Oscar win

Made history as the only actor to win three Best Actor Oscars with his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln, achieving unprecedented critical and commercial success.

Retirement from acting

Announced his retirement after 'Phantom Thread,' shocking the industry. His selective career and unmatched achievements left him as a living legend at the peak of his reputation.

Retired acting legend icon

Nine years into retirement, Day-Lewis remains universally recognized as one of cinema's all-time greats, the only three-time Best Actor Oscar winner and a dominant cultural force.