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Sean Bean stars as Jem and Daniel Day-Lewis stars as Ray in director Ronan Day-Lewis’s Anemone

Daniel Day-Lewis makes screen return in Anemone

Daniel Day-Lewis makes his long-awaited big-screen return in Anemone, the feature directorial debut of his son and co-writer Ronan Day-Lewis.

Movies • 26 Aug

Daniel Day Lewis brought gravitas and the weight of history onto the great man's stooped shoulders in Steven Spielberg's epic Lincoln in 2012

Hollywood goes to Washington: US presidents in movies

It is often said that Donald Trump runs his presidency like a reality TV show. That may have been true of his first term as Commander in Chief but less than 100 days into Trump 2.0, reality is beginning to bite...

Movies • 28 Apr

Daniel Day-Lewis will star in Anemone with his son, Ronan Day-Lewis

Daniel Day-Lewis returns to acting for son's film

Daniel Day-Lewis will break his retirement from acting for his son's directorial debut, a production company has confirmed.

Movies • 02 Oct 24

Daniel Day-Lewis: 'He [Scorsese] illuminated the vast beautiful landscape of what is possible in film'

Day-Lewis breaks from retirement to honour Scorsese

Daniel Day-Lewis took a break from retirement to present Martin Scorsese with the award for Best Director at the National Board of Review Awards in the US.

Movies • 12 Jan 24

Philately will quiet literally get you everywhere: Neil Jordan in the GPO at the unveiling of An Post's new Irish Oscar stamps

An Post stamps celebrate Ireland's Oscar winners

Ahead of this Sunday's Academy Awards, An Post has released four new stamps to celebrate Ireland's Oscar winners, featuring Neil Jordan, Brenda Fricker and Daniel Day Lewis, Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova and Martin McDonagh.

Oscars 2022 • 25 Mar 22

Daniel Day-Lewis and Saoirse Ronan ranked highly by The New York Times

Day-Lewis, Ronan among greatest actors of the century

The New York Times has listed Daniel Day-Lewis and Saoirse Ronan in the top ten of the greatest actors of this century.

Movies • 28 Nov 20

What's on? 10 top telly tips for Thursday November 19

Discovering Film looks at the career of Daniel Day-Lewis, there's the Country Music Awards 2020, Bob Newhart is this week's Comedy Legends, and Angela Scanlon talks Strictly on The Noughties...

Television • 19 Nov 20

Brenda Fricker - "I threw that into the swimming pool in Renvyle Hotel in the west of Ireland in Connemara!"

Brenda Fricker's Oscar ended up in a pool in Connemara

Brenda Fricker told Ryan Tubridy on Friday night's Late Late Show that her Oscar once ended up in a swimming pool in Connemara - and she went in after it.

Movies • 11 Jan 20

Day-Lewis dives into the psyche of a disturbed character with incredible intensity

Day-Lewis' swan song is a well-dressed masterpiece

Daniel Day Lewis' swan song is a wonderfully delirious and bewitching masterpiece.

Movie Review • 06 Feb 18

Saoirse Ronan an 'incredibly grateful' Oscar nominee

Saoirse Ronan has said she is "thrilled" and "incredibly grateful" to have received her third Oscar nomination for her performance in the comedy-drama Lady Bird.

oscars • 24 Jan 18

Shape of Water dominates Oscars nominations

The nominations for the 2018 Academy Awards have been announced, with Guillermo del Toro's fantasy thriller Shape of Water dominating with 13 nods.

oscars • 24 Jan 18

The Reel Deal - Must-See Movies for the New Year

Here's what you can look forward to on screens in January and February. You'll be busy…

Must-See Movies • 30 Dec 17

Ronan is in the running for Best Actress for her role in Lady Bird

Ronan and Day Lewis nominated in Critics' Choice Awards

There's a strong Irish presence at this year's Critics' Choice Awards with Saoirse Ronan and Daniel Day Lewis among the names to feature in the nominations for the annual US ceremony which recognises achievement in TV and films.

Saoirse Ronan • 15 Dec 17

Daniel Day-Lewis says he wants to "explore the world in a different way" after quitting acting

Daniel Day-Lewis reveals why he decided to quit acting

Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis has broken his silence on his decision to quit acting, saying "it was something I had to do".

Daniel Day-Lewis • 30 Nov 17

Daniel Day Lewis in one of his most intense roles in There Will Be Blood

Daniel Day-Lewis: There was madness to his method

Daneil Day-Lewis is probably the most famous 'method actor' of modern times and is famed for the extreme lengths he goes to prepare for each part. Here's a look back at some of the extreme preparation he has put into roles.

daniel day-lewis • 24 Jun 17

Three-time Oscar-winner Daniel Day-Lewis announces plans to retire from acting

Shock as Daniel Day-Lewis retires from acting

Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis has revealed he is retiring from acting.

daniel day-lewis • 22 Jun 17

Left - right: Cedric Gibbons, English-born Irish citizen Daniel Day Lewis and Saoirse Ronan

Top TEN Irish Oscar stars

All eyes were on Hollywood today as Irish movies and talent picked up several well deserved nominations. So what about Ireland's track record at the Academy Awards? Here's our top TEN Irish Oscar stars of all time.

oscars • 24 Jan 17

Arise, Sir Daniel Day Lewis

Three time Best Actor Oscar winner and Wicklow resident Daniel Day Lewis has been knighted for his services to acting.

Entertainment • 16 Nov 14

Day-Lewis: "I'm entirely amazed and utterly delighted in equal measure"

Day-Lewis "entirely amazed" by knighthood

Lincoln star Daniel Day-Lewis was "entirely amazed" to receive a knighthood in the Queen's Birthday Honours.

Entertainment • 14 Jun 14

O'Driscoll and Day Lewis attend State Banquet

Sport, acting and fashion royalty were among the guests at Queen Elizabeth's State Banquet last night in honour of Irish President Michael D. Higgins.

Entertainment • 09 Apr 14

The Hollywood Reporter says that it is likely that Day-Lewis will present this year's Best Actress award

Day-Lewis to present an Oscar

It has been announced that three-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis will present an award at the Oscars next month.

Entertainment • 18 Feb 14

Bond author wants Daniel Day-Lewis to play 007

William Boyd, the latest author to pen a James Bond novel, says he would like Daniel Day-Lewis to play the famed secret agent in a film adaptation of his Bond book.

Entertainment • 26 Sep 13

Field: 'Day-Lewis is hysterically funny'

Sally Field has opened up about her Lincoln co-star Daniel Day-Lewis, saying that he is "hysterically funny".

Entertainment • 28 May 13

Daniel Day-Lewis