Daniel Craig is the English actor who redefined James Bond for the modern era, playing 007 in five Eon Productions films over fifteen years, from Casino Royale (2006) to No Time to Die (2021). Born Daniel Wroughton Craig on March 2, 1968, in Chester, Cheshire, England, he is 58 years old.
Since leaving the tuxedo behind, Craig has built a richly varied second act: the drawling detective Benoit Blanc in Knives Out (2019) and Glass Onion (2022), a raw and acclaimed turn in Luca Guadagnino's Queer (2024), a third Blanc outing in Wake Up Dead Man, and a return to fantasy as Uncle Andrew in Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew.
Image: Maxsupy via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 4.0 — Daniel Craig at the "Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" world premiere, Toronto International Film Festival, September 2025
Quick Facts
Name: Daniel Wroughton Craig
Born: March 2, 1968, Chester, Cheshire, England
Age: 58
Known For: James Bond (2006–2021), Knives Out, Glass Onion, Queer
Spouse: Rachel Weisz (married 2011, per reports)
Early Life
Daniel Wroughton Craig was born on March 2, 1968, in Chester, Cheshire, England. Drawn to acting from a young age, he trained at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 1991, and spent the 1990s building a reputation on the British stage and in television before film audiences took notice.
Becoming James Bond
Craig's breakthrough came with the crime thriller Layer Cake (2004) and Steven Spielberg's Munich (2005). In 2005 he was announced as the sixth James Bond of the Eon series, debuting with Casino Royale (2006) — a gritty reboot that won over the skeptics and relaunched the franchise.
He went on to star in Quantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012) — the first Bond film to gross over $1 billion — Spectre (2015) and No Time to Die (2021), his final outing as 007. The Craig era also produced era-defining theme songs, including Adele's "Skyfall" and Sam Smith's "Writing's on the Wall" for Spectre — read our Sam Smith biography for more on the singer behind the Oscar-winning theme.
Life After Bond
Even before his Bond tenure ended, Craig showed his range as the Southern detective Benoit Blanc in Rian Johnson's Knives Out (2019), reprising the role for Netflix's Glass Onion (2022). He then took on one of his most daring roles in Luca Guadagnino's Queer (2024), which premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
He returns as Blanc in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025 and is announced for Netflix on December 12, 2026. Off screen, Craig keeps a notably low profile — a contrast to the week's splashier pop headlines, like John Mayer announces Tom and Jerry.
What's Next
Craig joins the cast of Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew movie as Uncle Andrew Ketterley. The Netflix fantasy film released its trailer on October 13, 2026, and is set for a theatrical release on February 12, 2027, followed by Netflix on April 2, 2027.
Watch the Official Video
Watch the official trailer for Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, released by Netflix:
Narnia: The Magician's Nephew — official trailer (Netflix).
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Daniel Craig?
Daniel Craig was born on March 2, 1968, which makes him 58 years old.
How many James Bond films did Daniel Craig star in?
He played James Bond in five Eon films: Casino Royale (2006), Quantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012), Spectre (2015) and No Time to Die (2021).
What did Daniel Craig do after Bond?
He starred as Benoit Blanc in Knives Out (2019) and Glass Onion (2022), headlined Luca Guadagnino's Queer (2024), and returns as Blanc in Wake Up Dead Man, announced for Netflix on December 12, 2026.
Is Daniel Craig in the Narnia reboot?
Yes — he plays Uncle Andrew Ketterley in Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, in theaters February 12, 2027 and on Netflix April 2, 2027.
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