Three-time Oscar-winner Daniel Day-Lewis has decided to bring the curtain down on his illustrious career, announcing that he will be retiring from acting following the release of his final film, an untitled collaboration with director Paul Thomas Anderson which is set for release on December 25th of this year.
“Daniel Day-Lewis will no longer be working as an actor,” reads a statement from Day-Lewis’ spokesperson Leslee Dart. “He is immensely grateful to all of his collaborators and audiences over the many years. This is a private decision and neither he nor his representatives will make any further comment on this subject.”
Having made his screen debut in 1971’s Sunday, Bloody Sunday, Day-Lewis went on to earn a reputation as one of the finest actors of all-time and is renowned for being extremely dedicated to his craft, often remaining in character off-screen during his roles. He is the only person to win three Best Actor Oscars – for My Left Foot, There Will Be Blood and Lincoln – and was nominated for two further Oscars for Gangs of New York and In the Name of the Father.
Originally published June 21, 2017. Updated April 16, 2018.
