There’s Great Acting. Then There’s Daniel Day-Lewis
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Daniel Day-Lewis is often considered one of the greatest actors of all time. But what made his performances so unforgettable wasn’t just talent — it was the extraordinary commitment behind every role.
From My Left Foot and The Last of the Mohicans to Gangs of New York, There Will Be Blood, Lincoln and Phantom Thread, Daniel Day-Lewis became famous for completely immersing himself in his characters. His extreme approach to method acting led to some of the most iconic performances in cinema history.
In this video, we take a look at Daniel Day-Lewis’ acting process, his most demanding transformations, and the incredible stories behind the performances that earned him a record three Academy Awards for Best Actor.
Chapters:
00:00 - Prologue
00:41 - Anger
02:30 - My Left Foot
03:59 - The Last of the Mohicans
05:27 - In the Name of the Father
06:46 - Gangs of New York
08:35 - There Will Be Blood
10:19 - Lincoln
11:46 - I’m not obsessed with acting
Music used in the video:
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV 315 "Summer": III. Presto
Antonio Vivaldi- The Four Seasons- Summer- Allegro non Molto
Eva Hummingbird – Winter's Veil
Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: No. 4, In the Hall of the Mountain King
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There’s Great Acting. Then There’s Daniel Day-Lewis
Via Cinema
1,799,251 views
Daniel Day-Lewis is often considered one of the greatest actors of all time. But what made his performances so unforgettable wasn’t just talent — it was the extraordinary commitment behind every role.
From My Left Foot and The Last of the Mohicans to Gangs of New York, There Will Be Blood, Lincoln and Phantom Thread, Daniel Day-Lewis became famous for completely immersing himself in his characters. His extreme approach to method acting led to some of the most iconic performances in cinema history.
In this video, we take a look at Daniel Day-Lewis’ acting process, his most demanding transformations, and the incredible stories behind the performances that earned him a record three Academy Awards for Best Actor.
Chapters:
00:00 - Prologue
00:41 - Anger
02:30 - My Left Foot
03:59 - The Last of the Mohicans
05:27 - In the Name of the Father
06:46 - Gangs of New York
08:35 - There Will Be Blood
10:19 - Lincoln
11:46 - I’m not obsessed with acting
Music used in the video:
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV 315 "Summer": III. Presto
Antonio Vivaldi- The Four Seasons- Summer- Allegro non Molto
Eva Hummingbird – Winter's Veil
Grieg: Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: No. 4, In the Hall of the Mountain King