Daniel Craig: The Biography

by SarahMarshall (Author)

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  Illustrated
  2007

  $4.53

  He's gorgeous, tremendously talented, charming and sexy. His breathtaking performance as the new James Bond in Casino Royale won him legions of fans and proved that, as well as being an outstanding actor; he could cut it as an action hero and could re-define a cinematic icon to huge critical acclaim. Daniel Craig, arguably the most inspiring 007, has truly made it as an A-list film star. This fascinating and affectionate book reveals everything about Britain's favourite leading man: how he endured poverty-stricken years when he was first struggling to make it as an actor in London; how he rejected the 'trivial' publicity that came when he started to make a name for himself; his relationships, including his marriage to a British actress with whom he has a daughter; plus his encounters with Sienna Miller and Kate Moss and how he has handled the adulation that has come from his new role as 007. This is the intriguing story of a supremely talented actor who has established his reputation, then defied expectations and silenced those who doubted his Bond would live up to its predecessors. It is essential reading for any Daniel Craig admirer and for the masses of film fans for whom his performance as Bond was an unforgettable cinematic experience.

• Used

  Paperback
  2008

  $3.28

  Having attended the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where his peers included up-and-coming stars such as Ewan McGregor and Rhys Ifans, he finally hit the big time when he secured a role in the award-winning BBC drama Our Friends in the North . His subsequent and diverse roles in Road to Perdition , Layer Cake and Enduring Love cemented his position as one of the UK's finest acting talents. This fascinating and affectionate book reveals everything about Britain's favourite leading man. It tells the intriguing story of a supremely talented actor who has established his reputation, then defied expectations and silenced those who doubted that his Bond would live up to its predecessors. Including great stories about the latest Bond film, Quantum of Solace , it is essential for any fan.