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Daniel Craig is the sixth actor to portray James Bond, starting with Casino Royale and is slated to star as James Bond until 2012.

After 18 long months of speculation for a Brosnan successor, it was announced that he had the role on the HMS President in London on October 14, 2005. Craig admits he found out that he was playing Bond in a Baltimore Supermarket. Barbra Broccoli called him and simple said "Over to you, kiddo." He then reportedly got drunk.

The choice of Craig was controversial when announced in 2005, and many initially didn't agree with the producers, although Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan, Roger Moore and Timothy Dalton publicly supported the decision. Despite some doubts from fans at first, Craigs performance as the super-agent in Casino Royale earned him critical acclaim from critics and fans alike.

Appears (will appear) in:

• Casino Royale
• Quantum of Solace
• Bond 23 (2011)
• Bond 24 (2012-2014)
  

Biography:

He was born in Chester, Cheshire, England. He was brought up in Liverpool and moved to London when he was 16 to join the National Youth Theatre, later landing a spot at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Daniel's film career began with The Power of One in 1992, and he later gained recognition with the hit TV series Our Friends in the North in 1996. Later credits include the 2002 Sam Mendes movie Road to Perdition with Tom Hanks, Sylvia with Gwyneth Paltrow, and Enduring Love with Rhys Ifans. Also starred in Layer Cake.

Classic Lines:
- "Three measures of gordons, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shaken over ice and add a thin slice of lemon." (Casino Royale)

-"I've got a little itch, down there. Would you mind?" (Le Chiffre whips him again)
"No! No! No! No! To the right! To the right!" (Le Chiffre whips him again)
"Aaghh! Yes! Aarrgh! Yes! Yes! Yes. Now the whole world's gonna know that you died scratching my balls!" (Casino Royale)


- "Excuse me?" (dumps an unconcious Camille in mans arms) "Thank you. She's seasick." (Quantum of Solace)

- "Can I offer an opinion? I really think you people should find a better place to meet." (Quantum of Solace)


Trivia:

• His middle name is Wroughton

Critical Acclaim:

• For his work in Casino Royale, Craig was nominated for a BAFTA award for best actor and he also won the best actor award at the Evening Standard British film awards - these are both firsts for an actor playing the part of James Bond.
  

Life After Bond:

• Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn:- 2011, Directed by Steven Spielberg

Bond Stats: Martinis: 2 Kills: 12 "Bond, James Bond": 1 Women in Bed: 3