Daniel Wroughton Craig (born March 2, 1968) is an English actor. He has played secret agent James Bond since 2006 Craig is an alumnus of the National Youth Theatre and graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, who began his career on stage. His first appearances were in the films Elizabeth, The Power of One, and the kid in King Arthur's Court and the television series Zorro Eagle and Sharpe.
Craig appearances in British films Love is the Devil, the ditch and some voices attracted the attention of the industry, leading to roles in major productions such as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Road to Perdition, Layer Cake and Munich. Craig achieved international fame when chosen as the sixth actor to play the role of James Bond in the official series, replacing Pierce Brosnan. Although it was initially met with skepticism, his debut in Casino Royale was highly acclaimed and earned him a BAFTA nomination, with the film becoming the highest grossing film in the series at that time.
Quantum of Solace followed two years later. Senior Craig Bond film, Skyfall, was released in 2012 and is now the highest grossing film of the series, as well as the ninth highest-grossing film of all time. In 2006, Craig joined the Academy of Arts and Sciences. Since assuming the role of Bond, he has continued to appear in other movies, most recently starring in the English language adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Craig made a guest appearance as Bond in the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in London 2012, with Queen Elizabeth II.
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