Daniel Day-Lewis Birthday, Age & Famous Birthday Twins
Born: 29 April 1957 · Age: 69
How old is Daniel Day-Lewis?
Daniel Day-Lewis is 69 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 29 April 1957.
Triple Oscar-winning actor known for his intense method acting
Did you know?He is the son of former British Poet Laureate Cecil Day-Lewis and once took a break from acting to work as a cobbler.
Quick facts
Date of birth29 April 1957
Age69
NationalityBritish-Irish
BirthplaceKensington, United Kingdom
Occupationfilm actor, artist, stage actor
Editor's Take:
Daniel Day-Lewis makes very few films and commits to each one totally. He learned to build canoes for one role. He stayed in a wheelchair for another. Directors say the results are startling, as if the character had walked onto the set. That approach brought him three Best Actor Oscars, a record. Between roles he disappears from public life, once to learn shoemaking in Italy. He returned to acting in 2025 after announcing his retirement in 2017.
Key Milestones
1990: Wins his first Oscar for My Left Foot
2008: Wins for There Will Be Blood
2013: Wins for Lincoln
2017: Announces his retirement
Sir Daniel Michael Blake Day-Lewis (born 29 April 1957) is an English actor. Widely considered one of the greatest actors in the history of cinema, he is best known for intense method acting portrayed with eccentric characters in auteurs' films.
Daniel Day-Lewis's birthday is April 29. He was born on April 29, 1957 in Kensington, United Kingdom.
How old is Daniel Day-Lewis?
Daniel Day-Lewis is 69 years old, and turns 70 on his next birthday, April 29.
Who shares a birthday with Daniel Day-Lewis?
Famous people who share Daniel Day-Lewis's April 29 birthday include Hirohito, Anggun, Henri Poincaré, Alexander II of Russia and Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović.
