Screen Debut was in the film "Sunday Bloody Sunday" when he played a street vandal...he was on screen for a matter of seconds.
In June 2014, Daniel was Knighted by Prince William for his services to drama. In response to the news of his knighthood, Daniel said 'I'm entirely amazed and utterly delighted in equal measure'
He has won all five major awards for a performance twice in his career so far, in 2008 for his role as Daniel Plainview in 'There Will Be Blood' and for his portrayal of President Lincoln in 2013.
In 2013, Daniel made history by becoming the first actor to have won the Academy Award for Best Actor 3 times.
Oscars
1990 - Best Actor - My Left Foot 2008 - There Will Be Blood 2013 - Best Actor - Lincoln
Baftas
1990 - Best Actor - My Left Foot 2003 - Best Actor - Gangs of New York 2008 - Best Actor - There Will Be Blood 2012 - The Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award 2013 - Best Actor - Lincoln
Golden Globes
2008 - Best Actor - There Will Be Blood 2013 - Best Actor - Lincoln
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