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Although many were skeptical when
the blond Craig was first cast as James
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Bond, Casino Royale became the
In real life, Craig hates violence and is
terrified of guns. James Bond, on the other
hand, kills an average of 16 people per film.
highest-grossing Bond film of its day.
Craig even earned a BAFTA nomination
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for his performance.
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Not only is Craig famously the first
blond actor to play James Bond, he’s
Elizabeth II.
Before signing on as James Bond, Craig
wasn’t sure he wanted to play the role.
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Pierce Brosnan, the previous 007, had
In the middle of the controversy
surrounding Craig’s signing to play 007,
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his casting.
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Craig doesn’t enjoy attention. Once, when
he was visiting an American movie theater
told him he looked like Daniel Craig. The
actor answered “no” and walked away.
saw in the theater was Roger Moore’s
it with his father, and the movie has
Craig the first global advocate for the
incognito, a fan asked if anyone had ever
The first James Bond film Craig ever
Live and Let Die from 1973. Craig saw
In April 2015, the United Nations appointed
elimination of mines and explosive hazards.
five previous Bonds—Sean Connery,
Pierce Brosnan—spoke out in favour of
He’s worked with organisations such as
issues through street theater.
he received support from four of the
Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, and
Craig is involved in many charitable causes.
S.A.F.E. Kenya, which addresses social
to convince Craig to accept the part.
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in the opening ceremony of the London
2012 Olympic Games, alongside Queen
also the shortest—he’s only 5’10”.
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remains a big fan of the sport.
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Craig is a huge fan of sci-fi franchises like
Firefly, Star Trek, and Doctor Who.
held a special place in his heart ever
since.
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Daniel Craig owns a massive mansion in
Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. It cost him $6.75
Craig’s favorite James Bond is Sean million and spans 6,600 square feet. He
Connery, and his favorite Bond film is also owns an $11.5 million penthouse in
From Russia With Love. Soho, London.
Craig’s third Bond film, 2012’s Skyfall,
is the highest-grossing film in the
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For his last outing as James Bond, Daniel
Craig will be paid 50 million pounds. Which
franchise and was the highest-grossing means he will earn 357,000 pounds per
movie in UK history until 2015. minute of screen time.
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