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Answer: Daniel Michael Blake Day-Lewis

Daniel's mother was actress Jill Balcon and his father was British Poet Laureate Cecil Day-Lewis. Sir Michael Balcon, his grandfather, was once the head of Ealing Studios, a television and film company. Day-Lewis was born in London.

Answer: My Left Foot

The role earned Day-Lewis his first Academy Award. The film is based on the life of Christy Brown who had cerebral palsy and could only control his left foot. This was the first time Day-Lewis immersed himself in a role with the 'method acting' technique.

Answer: Sunday, Bloody Sunday

'Sunday Bloody Sunday' is about a bisexual artist, played by Murray Head, and his relationships with both a male and female. Day-Lewis appeared uncredited in the film, as a child vandal, in 1971. He next appeared in 'Gandhi' in 1982. He spent his time in between acting with Bristol Old Vic and the RSC.

Answer: Rebecca Miller

Rebecca is the daughter of the late American playwright Arthur Miller. Day-Lewis appeared in the film adaptation of Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible'. Rebecca directed Daniel in 'The Ballad Of Jack And Rose'.

Answer: Hamlet

'Hamlet' is a a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It is about a Danish Prince and his struggle to bring himself to avenge the murder of his father. When Day-Lewis refused to return to the stage his understudy had to take over. Day-Lewis has not appeared on stage since.

Answer: Knife Throwing

The film features a scene where Bill The Butcher performs a knife throwing routine with Jenny (played by Cameron Diaz). Jenny's neck is cut. The scene is very tense! Day-Lewis also learned how to be a butcher and once again immersed himself in the role. He caught pneumonia because he wouldn't wear a warmer coat as it wasn't in keeping with the time the film was set! Day-Lewis worked with Scorsese on the 1993 film 'The Age Of Innocence'.

Answer: Eversmile, New Jersey

Day-Lewis plays an Irish dentist travelling through Argentina. When his motorbike breaks down he falls in love with the garage owner's daughter, who is played by Mirjana Jokovic. The film was directed by Carlos Sorin and was released in 1989.

Answer: Bristol Old Vic

Bristol Old Vic is a British theatre company based at the Theatre Royal, Bristol. It was established in 1946. As well as the training and research Day-Lewis does for the parts he is playing, he also has a passion for woodwork. When he had finished filming 'The Boxer' he moved to Florence, Italy, where he learned to be a shoemaker.

Answer: Daniel Plainview

Day-Lewis won his second Academy Award for his performance in the film, as well as lots of other Best Actor awards at ceremonies including BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild and Golden Globes. The film is about a ruthless gold miner-turned-oilman who, by the end of the film, has descended into madness.

Answer: False

It would be out of character to leave the singing to somebody else. 'Nine' is Day-Lewis' first appearance in a movie musical. Released in 2009, 'Nine' is about Guido Contini, who is a gifted Italian filmmaker with writer's block. The film was directed by Rob Marshall and also featured Nicole Kidman and Daniel's 'Hamlet' co-star Judi Dench.