Daniel Craig, born on March 2, 1968, in Chester, England, is a renowned actor best known for his portrayal of James Bond in five films: Casino Royale (2006), Quantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012), Spectre (2015), and No Time to Die (2021). He trained at the National Youth Theatre and graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1991.

Craig's career began on stage and in television, with notable roles in Our Friends in the North (1996) and films like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) and Munich (2005). Beyond Bond, he has starred in a variety of genres, including the Knives Out series, where he plays the quirky detective Benoit Blanc.