When You Actually Become the Character - Daniel Day-Lewis

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[@chriskleinbach-vd5ch]

Yes he's the best thank you for your video.

[@elgindor]

Never heard of Daniel until today.

[@DasBuchdesLichts1]

@@elgindor hes not worth being heard of

[@2DopeKicks]

You should do Denzel Washintogon.

[@davidives1542]

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[@radiantlight2361]

In case you didn't know, this man has 12 solid films as lead actor, 6 of them he was nominated as best actor and won 3. That's the most solid career of all time.

[@elijahalbiston]

Only competition I can really think of is the infamous John Cazale, five films, five nominations for best picture.

[@brookdixon4419]

Great actor, several good movies, always stole the scene...but for me personally it will always be Bill the Butcher...absolutely amazing

[@castlerock58]

@@elijahalbiston That is not the same. He was a supporting actor who was in some great movies.

[@elijahalbiston]

@@castlerock58 Did I say it was the same? Sit down and pay attention. You still need to have incredible skill in order to get cast in those films, work with directors of that calibre, and deliver a performance that's up to said standard. It's not on the level of DD, but it's a comparison, and the only competition around for being in that many great films with that many nominations.

[@Thejoshrandall]

Jack............12 noms.....3 wins Hephburn 12 and 4 Streep........21 and 3

[@giodhuha6771]

Sir Daniel Day-Lewis deserves his own biopic, portrayed by Christian Bale.

[@theinternetlawyer7126]

100000000000000000000000000000000000000% couldn't agree more

[@theinternetlawyer7126]

saw your comment on the christian bale video LMFAO

[@Steve-Loring]

even better. Himself.

[@AmedeeBoulette]

What a joke….

[@scfdtutorials-ro2ru]

How about Sir Daniel Day-Lewis portrayed by Christian Bale and Christian Bale portrayed by Sir Daniel Day-Lewis?

[@Ingens_Scherz]

I saw his Hamlet at the National Theatre in 1989 when I was 17. At one point, his intensity was so fierce I thought the front row was in danger of radiation burns. At other moments, when he was at his most vulnerable, I wanted somebody to jump on the stage and give him a hug - or maybe save him somehow. He was just, I don't know, beyond acting. He transported you, and you had no choice in that darkened room but to go with him. Left an indelible impression; impossible to forget.

[@Liam-t7u]

Thank you for your memory.

[@urbanapache2]

I always wanted to know more of his stage performances. Thanks for this.

[@EggplantHarmesan]

@@Liam-t7u I love this statement.

[@ledasdaughter_]

Hamlet almost broke him. I cannot imagine how intense it must have been to see that performance.

[@magustef8710]

DER Beste britische Mime seiner Altersgruppe.❤

[@RichD424]

“There Will Be Blood” is a film I can never forget solely because of Day-Lewis. Master performance👏🏾

[@whatsthatnow308]

I agree, absolutely unforgettable. In my opinion it's the greatest performance in cinema history.

[@lensip2]

Excellent comment and i completely agree. He was outstanding

[@chrisgardiner2215]

I never cared for it, no redeeming qualities in that one dimensional snooze fest 😴😴😴

[@C_Melvyn_James]

It's a real humdinger!

[@HanSolo__]

Yes. Each of his roles changed me one way or the other. "There Will Be Blood" was a shock to me. I could not stop thinking about the main character.

[@antipop885]

I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE! It's one of the greatest lines ever in a movie.

[@100puremustard5]

He's basically playing Bill The Butcher 😂😂😂

[@HandsUpforThePanther]

I DRINK IT UP!

[@therearenoshortcuts9868]

he stole and drank a milkshake before shooting that scene just so he can say it with full passion LOL

[@Matsyendranath792]

DRAAAAAAIIIIIINNNNAAAAAGGGGEEEEEEE, DRAINAGE, ELIAH YOU BOY........

[@JohnSmith-gi7jw]

He's Bill The Butcher in that scene!

[@giovanbattistafichera8439]

There's only one thing you didn't stress enough in my opinion: he's SO DAMN good at doing accents!

[@ChristianAnida]

without knowing who he was I remember being impressed and mesmerized by his performance in Gangs of New York. The way he play a character is very different compared to any other actors out there, after I saw Lincoln I realized that he acts like there are no cameras around him, no audience to impress, just him being the character.

[@Anxious_McStabby]

I wholeheartedly agree! I first saw him in Last of the Mohicans when I was fairly young and I remember that being the first "serious" film to really resonate with me and have a lasting impact. The soundtrack still does. I saw Gangs of New York years later and had no idea it was the same person on my first watch. My Stepdad still gives me **** for that lol!

[@gauravshukla71]

Yep he carried that movie

[@Warriors2022...]

Same....

[@gregoryrome2751]

His performance in Gangs of New York was incredible. Bill the Butcher is one of the most terrifying characters ever put on screen.

[@01nmuskier]

DeCaprio is an incredibly gifted actor and was 2nd place by a long shot.

[@bodystomp5302]

Bill the Butcher freaked me out. Absolutely chilling.

[@TheM0B11]

anytime ppl talk about actors i show them how the same guy played lincoln, bill the butcher and lead in there will be blood

[@BilltheButcher1855]

When I first saw it as a kid I absolutely hated him. I couldn’t believe that it was the same guy from last of the Mohicans.

[@t.o.double9497]

Day Lewis was fuckin robbed of the Oscar for Gangs of New York. Bill the Butcher is the best acting I've ever seen. That role alone made Gangs one of my favorite movies. He was amazing. Seeing that face in the thumbnail forced me to click

[@andrewbeckett4001]

As a film composer, I deeply resonate with Daniel Day-Lewis's intimate bond with his art. There are months where I am joyous yet creatively blocked, touching an instrument only to produce empty, rule-bound notes. But the universe demands balance. Sometimes, as dawn breaks, I find myself effortlessly composing a string quartet's first movement before my coffee cools. Recently, after a session of creativity hypnosis, I awoke to a complete symphony on my screen-a six-minute masterpiece composed in real-time, featuring a passionate cello, a boys choir, and an orchestra. It's a mysterious process: when inspiration eludes me, I wait; when it strikes, I am its vessel.

[@speedomars]

Hate to break it to you, but the core premise of the Universe is not balance, it is entropy. Once you create a thing, it will never be created in that way again and the thing you created will never be duplicated. Does that give you solace?

[@Anglo_Saxon1]

Do you play any instruments?

[@carlgrimeseyepatch27]

it is kind of sweet to hear that he loved portraying Lincoln so much. No one like him!

[@minermike61]

I've seen his biggest hits. This is by far my favorite because he brings to life someone that we've only read about.

[@jordashi]

​@@forceghostburtreynolds reading this comment broke my brain

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

He was fantastic in Lincoln. As if Lincoln came to life in him.

[@carlgrimeseyepatch27]

@@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633 i remember seeing it with my dad and was taken by him as an actor it was like stepping back in time! i don’t think that movie did the best with critics in comparison to his other works but i loved it!

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

@@carlgrimeseyepatch27 Time had a cover with DD as Lincoln and the caption the greatest actor alive. I don't think many critics disliked it. What was there to dislike? I thought it phenomenal. Lincoln has always been a hero of mine.

[@amirsyoutube9518]

Last of the Mohicans is a movie I will never get bored watching. Great film, great score, great performances.

[@lailamansour2056]

Yes amazingly no I watched years and years ago and I still remember him in it.

[@leviriggs2422]

I test some speakers, amps, and sub combos to this movie sometimes.. if I have it with me.

[@knarftrakiul3881]

I love the theme song of LOTM. Irish band

[@MarsATX]

when he runs it makes me laugh

[@sarsarsvintagejewelry]

Same. That movie is one of the greats. Everything is perfection

[@marcusvachon845]

Daniel Plainview is the best thing about "There Will Be Blood". This is the movie that allowed me to understand the hype about Daniel Day Lewis. Icon

[@robkennedy5906]

My milkshake, I drink it alllllll up!!

[@JackAcid]

I can personally attest to the sheer brilliance of this man's talent. As I type, I'm sat behind a set with both D.D. Lewis and Sean Bean filming a ten minute take for a new film (come back to this comment in 2025 and you'll know I'm not lying). I'm literally typing this as I sit and listen to them (I work in SFX) doing what they do. The blood has run cold today because I'm in the company of two TITANS of screen acting - ten minute takes are practically unheard of in the film business, but here I am, listening to them fleshing out their characters in real time. I've worked with loads of TV actors, mainly on the BBC, and recently had the unpleasant experience of having to endure Schuti Gattwa (sic) as Dr Who. He's an arrogant, obstreperous brat who gets annoyed when he's asked to hit his mark...and yet here I currently am watching how screen acting ought to be done, which is an order of magnitude higher than literally anything I've had the pleasure of watching before. You heard it here first.

[@ThePurpleLlamaGetsIt]

I do extra work from time to time. Met Olivia Williams and Judi Dench. Olivia even took time to come up to me and thank me for my work! How awesome! On the flip, Eddie Izzard was not so friendly. DDL is THE best actor I have ever seen. When he acts, all other actors KNOW their chances of an Oscar have dramatically decreased

[@treyoneandonly]

Ur saying DDL came out of retirement???? 😳😳😳

[@emmanuel1337]

Don't you have some type of confidentiality contract that would penalize you for saying this publicly?

[@JackAcid]

​@@treyoneandonlyHe is. It seems that every six years or so he finds a project that interests him. His son is directing him - and that's all I'll say. Check back this time next year and you'll see I'm not lying

[@JackAcid]

​@@emmanuel1337no, I'm not saying anything that's bound by an NA agreement. I'm not saying the name of the film, or anything really about it other than what I've already said. Again, check this this time next year and you'll doubtless have heard he's in a new film directed by his son.

[@Anxious_McStabby]

As far as I am concerned, Sir Daniel Day-Lewis is without question the greatest actor of his generation. There are a ton of solid actors and actresses, and some truly great ones as well, but I am hard pressed to think of a single one that has the range, devotion, and seemingly innate ability to not just portray a character, but to actually become another human being. It is unreal. Add in that he leads a quiet life free from tabloid scandals and seems to be a genuinely kind and caring person... The man is a role model.

[@nemesisbreakz]

Agreed

[@JayLandon64]

The person I think who comes closest is Tom Hanks. Hanks has been in a lot more movies, and he can do comedy which I have never seen DDL do, but his performances in Philadelphia, Castaway, Private Ryan, Gump, and Perdition are right up there with the best acting ever.

[@Anxious_McStabby]

@JayLandon64 Had him in mind actually, and others like Sidney Poitier, Robert Duvall, Meyrl Streep, Anthony Hopkins, etc. 😀

[@C_Melvyn_James]

Tom Hanks, Glenn Close, Joaquin Pheonix, Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman come to mind.

[@Anxious_McStabby]

@@C_Melvyn_James ​ Actually watched a video on Joaquin right after my last comment and was all "Damn, why didn't I think to put him?" John Malkovich and Gary Oldman come too. 😄

[@foxdavion6865]

You know someone has perfected their craft, because whenever I see him acting, I don't see Daniel Day-Lewis, I see the character; I only see him when people remind me it was him who played the character. That makes for a successful actor, it goes beyound being typecast, it goes beyound being better known for the character you play than the real you, it is succeeding at your objective to subvert reality and see only the character.

[@DasBuchdesLichts1]

method acting is only for the untalented ones

[@Vyacheslavvvv]

​@DasBuchdesLichts1 you beat me to it. He only chose obtuse caricatures to portray. Ofc he stuck in people's minds. And to think, people actually put him in the same league as Anthony Hopkins or Jack Nicholson 😂

[@PrimeNPC]

It's interesting how you say that. The characters he has played have stuck in my mind as stand out characters, like you said you don't see the actor at all. I had no idea who "Daniel day lewis" was despite seeing several movies with him as lead and clearly remembering the character. What's interesting is that there are other actors who seem to become a role and are always recognised as said role, e.g Keanu Reeves.

[@2ndsebringsucks]

Becoming the character is clearly more impressive and artistic than pretending to be the character. It shows a depth of heart and mind that is not at all usual even within the ranks of top actors like the ones you mentioned. Also, the obtuse characters point is a silly one for two reasons: clearly not all of his characters are that and if by obtuse you mean interesting multi-faceted and unique characters then I’m not sure what else to do for you lol. Obviously a role like that would be more challenging, rewarding, and overall meaningful to all involved audience included.

[@thomaswashington8184]

⁠…that’s how you describe ‘La Longue Carabine’?

[@axe2grind244]

Danny Lewis killed 241 men during the filming of Gangs of NY….he’s that serious an actor.

[@Blobby192]

whupsydasy

[@londoeblack]

Your comment made my day!

[@mothusimaake1566]

No no, you're a little mistaken. One of the guys survived in hospital. Technically, he killed 240.

[@cannotchangeforfourteendays]

9:23 "he also lost 50 pounds or 23 kilograms" you have earned yourself a sub for this. Thank you so much! It can be frustrating to have to google or open calculator to understand what some of those imperial numbers are in a European perspective. Thank you, genuinely.

[@geoffwales8646]

Well, you could just divide by two and shave off a bit more. 🙂

[@cap10zomb]

1 kg is equal to 2.2 lbs. 50 kg, I would guess, is 110 pounds, maybe 105 pounds.

[@dhanurs8085]

Fr

[@karliszauers1]

Just divide or multiply by 2.2( 2 if feeling lazy) And for miles to km it's 1.6 (1.5 if you're lazy) Actually quite simple

[@marcio1260]

Daniel Day-Lewis is definitely among the few greatest actors. I'm glad he loved Lincoln the way people who have studied Lincoln do. His portrayal of Lincoln was like no portrayal at all.

[@UkjentDimensjon]

Definitely * Not Definately.

[@DasBuchdesLichts1]

no

[@ThePlayfulDreamer]

It's October 2024 and Daniel Day-Lewis has announced his return to acting.

[@Wh4L205]

When? Where?

[@Silasftww]

@@Wh4L205his sons first film as director with Sean bean

[@fiddleandfart]

Hooray!

[@JethroDAvis024]

The October surprise we all want

[@theblackkaiser5748]

Then will retire again, guy is like the pheonix

[@alvinchikara713]

There are people who have great unyielding dedication and then there's Daniel Day-Lewis.

[@blackchewy8435]

I showed my elderly father There will be blood. About half way through he whispered “that man is gone”. I said yes he is totally immersed in the character.

[@01nmuskier]

When you need to pause because the actor isn't acting anymore. You get chills because they ARE the character.

[@prahladsethi76]

A galaxy of actors will come and go, but no one will ever be able to match Daniel Day Lewis' acting prowess. No one!

[@DaleFCB10]

The closest anyone has come is Cristoph Waltz, his performances in Inglorious Basterds and Django Unchained are as close anyone has gotten to DDL's in There Will Be Blood and Gangs of New York

[@EJD339]

Nah man, Philip Seymour Hoffman could do it all. And there are a ton of great actors on Daniel Day Lewis level. He just was extremely selective so it was a whole thing when he went to act.

[@JoshAbridged]

De Niro better

[@JoshAbridged]

@@DaleFCB10waltz is great but overrated he’s a one note actor

[@prahladsethi76]

​​@@EJD339To assert that there are numerous actors with the same talent as Daniel Day-Lewis is both misguided and inaccurate. Although one could argue that Philip Seymour Hoffman or Heath Ledger might have enjoyed equally successful careers if not for their untimely deaths, such discussions belong in a hypothetical realm. Only a few actors, such as Gary Oldman, Christian Bale, and Joaquin Phoenix, are near Day-Lewis' level. The rest are talented but do not come within a 100-mile periphery of his acting ability.

[@VivaRevolucionDGS]

There Will Be Blood is one of the finest acting performances in the history of film. He was so intensely terrifying. He brought out the best in each of his fellow actors. Paul Dano was brilliant.

[@fiddleandfart]

Yeah, Dano was terrific in that, and everything I've seen him in. Very good in Beeb's "War and Peace." too!

[@stevecowder4774]

Daniel Day is totally extraordinary. He’s convincingly down to the core in every role he plays. And ‘ My Left Foot ‘ put him on the map for eternity. Not an easy movie to watch, but worth it because of him.

[@jshumphress13]

I give credit to my 8th grade English teacher. She was a huge DDL fan, but I had no idea who he was. This would have been around 2001-ish. We read The Crucible, and then watched the movie. I was mesmerized since I had never seen anything like that before. On another random day she showed the class The Last of the Mohicans, and I loved his performance again. Thank you Mrs. Bowling wherever you are! You were the best.

[@luketimewalker]

love this! 😊

[@gumfullante]

THE G.O.A.T His Gangs of New York's portrayal still haunts me to this day.

[@mclovinirish]

He was robbed of the Oscar for, In The Name Of The Father. Absolutely outstanding performance. He is currently filming a screenplay written by himself and his son.

[@sunnybearbuds]

Folks will disagree, but In my opinion...oh dear...the Gangs of New York takes the cake. He's more unlike himself there than in any other performance.

[@MrG77]

I agree 100%.👍

[@brianjay9811]

I once found myself in the same forest where they filmed The Last of the Mohicans. Wishing to take on the persona of Daniel Day-Lewis, I grabbed a stick for my rifle and began running through the woods, while singing the theme from the movie. Within a couple minutes, I was on the ground in pain from a sprained ankle. So much for even attempting to imitate such an amazing man...

[@KathleenMcKay]

Hahahaha you reminded me of a time, a long time ago...me, my horse and a vision of Glenn Campbell and Rhinestone Cowboy...I'm lucky to be here... My horse spooked and bolted...I didn't try to sing/scream again..thanks for the reminder 😂😂😂

[@bobbyellis5006]

It's really interesting seeing the difference between two of my favorite actors in Lewis and Anthony Hopkins. Lewis is famous for being method to the point of insufferable where Hopkins has said that he doesn't remember a line after its committed to screen. Different approaches, different people, amazing results all around.

[@johntheball]

Hopkins has given us so much more as he's a traditional actor who works constantly.

[@phyrr2]

Hopkins is more like Jason Isaacs - it just flows off the tongue and out of consciousness. Different personality types that process information differently.

[@arentol7]

Hopkins is 10 times the actor DDL is. Hopkins plays real human beings, and does so perfectly every time. DDL plays caricatures of human beings, and they are always ridiculous, with face contortions of the highest order to over-sell every emotion. He isn't capable of subtlety in his facial expressions. It is just constant over-acting and hamming it up to the max.

[@WolfgangVonDreckendorf]

@@arentol7 You formulated my feelings about his over-acting perfectly. Thank you for being a voice of reason in this crowd of fools.

[@Ziggy-hy4fn]

An actor should always find the parts of their characters that are different and challenging to their own persona and interests and use that vessel to become a better version of themselves. This is this gift of articulated empathy. To TRULY walk in the shoes of someone apart from yourself. I can't tell you how much I have learned about myself from learning about the things I am not.

[@WinstonVanCoon]

Bullseye! Well stated.

[@luketimewalker]

marvelous! I'm writing this down along with your nick

[@seal869]

2007 is easily the best year in film of my lifetime, and for the sole reason the There Will Be Blood and No Country For Old Men came out within a few months of each other

[@Nikonfanboy1982]

As a fellow wood worker I am going to tell you right now, none of us are surprised by that, there is no greater skill that gives you a sense of accomplishment and is pleasurable to do on all of your senses. The smells, touching, and obviously the ascetics of it.

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

aesthetics

[@kevinshepperson788]

GANGS OF NEW YORK Daniel Day Lewis will have you holding your breath in almost every scene he's in truly terrifying and it's not a horror movie. If you haven't watched that film you've really missed out.

[@fadthetic]

Yes

[@SirCarcass]

He's one of the rare actors that while watching you forget who he is. He truly becomes the character he is portraying.

[@C_Melvyn_James]

Gangs of New York is one of my personal favorite movies for the ages, for several reasons. Sets, costumes and cinematography, together, combined as one of them. Another is narrative and storyline, together, as a singular reason. Another main reason is ensemble cast with Brendan Gleeson and Daniel Day Lewis being the main standout performances for me personally. The final main reason is how well the character of Bill the Butcher was both written and portrayed. The movements. The demeanor. The manner of speech and inflection with tone of voice. Everything about the character is perfectly what that character is supposed to be. His acting is so good, he almost ruins the performances of two other astoundingly talented actors by making their chops in front of the camera seem almost lacking next to his own performance. It is only the nature of the characters they both were playing that rescued the dynamic on screen. I'm speaking of Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz. It isn't often, if ever, you will see DiCaprio upstaged by anyone or Diaz either, for that matter. A beautiful, nearly perfect masterpiece of a film. I try to remember to watch it once a year, around Christmas time. The reason I chose the Christmas season is that the film fills me with a feeling that is emotionally contemporaneous to the wonder of Christmas cheer. I have been awe-struck by the greatness of this movie every time I've watched it.

[@ggghhhbbnjjjbb2330]

I get the impression that each film took a big bite out of him. There's only so many times you can put yourself through a process like that. At the least, the satisfaction he got from it would start to decline, even if the quality of the work didn't. In a world that no longer values quality, it's great to see the odd individual who still does.

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

So true!

[@DJWhitelow]

Not sure the average working adult really understands how much drive it takes to succeed in the creative fields, and the mental tole it can take on the individual they follow/enjoy, very well said! I hope we see more of this man, but if what we have is all he has to give, he's done more than most of us could dream.

[@johnwiggwag1789]

At 5:28 now it all makes sense. Jordan Peterson isn't real, DDL started playing him on/off as a failed movie about being an eccentric professor that never wound up in theaters, he quit Hollywood for this role, he felt that pretending to be a different person for real was the ultimate act.

[@dylangarsed7254]

That gives one quite a bit to think about. 🤔

[@wusaint]

Dude legit has played the best role in some of my favorite movies. And his Bill the Butcher.....damn it resonates with me to this day.

[@batman5224]

I honestly believe Daniel is a better actor than Brando, who I consider to be overrated. In Brando’s performances, you’re always aware that it’s him. In his later performances, you can also tell Brando didn’t put 100 percent effort into his roles. Daniel, on the other hand, disappears into his characters, giving all of himself.

[@diegovb1145]

Boy oh boy, I respect anyone's opinion but you are so wrong... Don Corleone is nothing like Kurtz, or Superman's father. I understand what you are saying but it is like lemons and oranges. First of all, very different time, second very different actors. Brando is more a natural actor while Day-Lewis needs to 'become' the character he plays. Yes that is dedication behond anything but that doesn't make him a 'better' actor, just a different. Don't get me wrong, I really believes he is one of the greatest actors EVER but to state tha Brando is overrated you need to watch movies BEFORE Brando took the scene ;) He changed everything

[@batman5224]

@@diegovb1145 The differences between Brando’s characterizations are superficial at best. They lack sufficient depth. This is especially true in his performances after The Godfather. You can often tell that his mind is somewhere else, taking away from his performance. I’ve seen many movies before Brando. Brando perfected the art of mumbling, but I personally would take Paul Muni or John Garfield over Brando any day. I’m not saying Brando was a bad actor, but he was vastly overrated.

[@johnrockyryan]

While I think Day Lewis is better Brando is in no way overated if it wasn't for Marlon we wouldn't have Daniel so please don't disrespect a legend

[@berryscott3590]

How could you wear a glass prosthetic over your eye? The risk of a corneal ulcer, potentially costing you an eye, is massive. Refusing treatment for pneumonia to stay in character? Living without electricity for months?Building your own cabin? Learning to make canoes? Going without water for 3 days? Excuse me?... This man is, undoubted, one of, if not THE, Greatest Method Actors of all time.... BUT BUT BUT... He's also BAT FRIGGEN CRAZY!

[@deborahbivens2135]

that is not method acting, method acting is using YOUR life experiences and memories and choices to make choices for the character, it is NOT becoming the character

[@Wolfmanjay]

I'm with the Great Anthony Hopkins when it comes to Method Acting. "It's called acting; the ability to encapture the role when the director yells action and cutting it off when they say cut". He basically said it's a buncha BS and even other actors have said it's all too much. I personally understand doing research and doing a few things off screen to help the chemistry on set. But staying in character and going to extremes off set to a level that could be considered lunacy is a bit much to me.

[@JonathanParker-n6g]

Didn't stop Sam Rami in the original Evil dead. Or have people stuck in very uncomfortable places for hours on end

[@anatoldenevers237]

@@Wolfmanjay It certainly is insane, and any lesser actor probably would've been run out of the business for the things DDL does, but it's hard to argue with the results. Crazy or not what he does works

[@_Borko]

There Will Be Blood is currently free to watch on KZbin. I've enjoyed it previously but wanted to re-watch the opening 15 minutes which doesn't have dialogue but was absorbed into the film for the entirety. Spectacular actor.

[@sigigle]

Best actor of all time. When you see how he is in his real life interviews, there's no trace of that person in who he became in films like There Will Be Blood, Gangs of New York, or Lincoln. They're completely different people.

[@Avoozl]

I've heard his name many times, but never had a face of him. I've seen several of these films, but had no idea it was him. Now I understand why; they are such different characters I couldn't even imagine it was the same person doing them. True brilliance!

[@kenoliver8913]

Just a small thing - Day-Lewis' father Cecil was not just "an Irish father" - he was a famous writer and critic. Being the son of a famous father is part of what has made him.

[@C.DWoods]

I knew of Daniel Day-Lewis before, so thanks for this in-depth video on his career. 💚

[@SheyD78]

The Last of the Mohicans is one of my favourite films of all time. Everyone in it gave a great performance, the heros, the villains, and even the smaller roles. Coupled with a perfect score, and the stunning visuals it's something I can go back to again and again. As for Bill, he killed it!

[@fiddleandfart]

Yeah, a huge film, in so many ways..! Which you list...! Magnificent!

[@wolfpackpete6408]

Christian Bale should be added to this. He is mega committed to his roles!

[@FilmStack]

We got a whole video on him at his most dedicated moments!

[@Grandmaster-Kush]

The machinist alone should earn him a top spot on the method actor list

[@wolfpackpete6408]

@@Grandmaster-Kush what he did for that role was insane

[@A-Milkdromeda-Laniakea-Hominid]

I was going to comment this. Between DDL and CB there's not a clear winner. I mean 100lbs between Bale's fattest role and thinnest- and let's not forget his Batman physique in the middle somewhere. Both actors have dedication that leaps out in their work. Legends both .

[@darrenstopper1806]

Was just talking about these 2 and Gary oldman being amongst the best actors

[@rolonnemarieross7243]

My Left Foot, In the Name of the Father and Lincoln were my 3 favourites. Splendid acting. Daniel Day Lewis is one of the Best actors in History!!!

[@Sm00t]

It's incredible how all of the rolls that he immersed himself in during the 90s all came together in the single character of Bill the Butcher!

[@keithtids]

There are a certain number of actors who are geniuses. Daniel Day Lewis is one of these unquestionably

[@keithtids]

My apologies SIR Daniel Day Lewis

[@benjaminparker671]

What If Disney didn't buy 20th Century Fox

[@radiantlight2361]

It would have been better

[@ivanraphaelarosa2369]

We wouldn’t have gotten X-Men and Fantastic Four in the MCU.

[@Daud-ix4tm]

​@@ivanraphaelarosa2369almost wished we had the mcu without Disney owning Marvel

[@A-Milkdromeda-Laniakea-Hominid]

It would be worth it to not have MCU in order to have non-Disney Star Wars 7,8,9.

[@jimmysnowmanthe7003]

There must be a timeline where it didnt

[@destinypirate]

Many actors have played an even greater range of characters with great craft, yet none have played such a range of dynamic characters to such depths

[@johnchipol7716]

No question about it marlon brando and sir daniel day lewis are the best 2 male actors of all times

[@gena4638]

He is the definition of quality over quantity...and method acting. Every character I've ever seen him play is so unbelievably intense. Everything from his accent to his body movements, facial expressions and delivery feels so intimate. He is truly one of the greats.

[@joewhitt2073]

What an amazing human being. His portrayal of Bill the Butcher and Hawkeye in Last of the Mohicans were incredible. He is one of my favorite actors with Anthony Hopkins, Ian McKellen, and Patrick Stewart.

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

All of them Brits.

[@Where-is-Jessica-Hyde]

The way he is able to detach himself from the character he immerses himself in, after he is done playing the role, is something that most method actors have a very hard time doing. Method actors play the most believable parts, but they also have the most mental problems, and are usually very melancholy people when they arent working on their craft. He is definitely one of my very favorite actors, and deserves all of my respect...🎉🎉🎉❤

[@redgey5163]

And perhaps the greatest honor: In Dublin our tramline is called the Luas, but many affectionately refer to it as the Daniel-Day.

[@luketimewalker]

love that!

[@AnonymousOnimous]

Kudos to all the people on set who supported his performances by handling him in-character. It's got to be frustrating to have to contend with a co-worker who may treat you with harsh mannerisms, require you to physically carry them, etc. Especially when you know they could choose not to do those things and are make much, much more money than you.

[@mustavogaia2655]

I convinced that DDL career is just preparation for his last acting role as a method actor

[@harmsway5915]

This comment deserves more attention lol

[@phyrr2]

Meta actor!

[@poppyseeds1844]

Day-Lewis is certainly my favorite actor of our time. Bowled over by his stunningly beautiful work in Phantom Thread and other near perfect performances. I should say he elevates what we expect with his method acting supreme, which adds to his mysterious RL persona. What is better than his eating the mushroom and being told "I want you flat on your back?" Cool story: on a panel he and others giggle when he shines the same kind of light on Cate Blanchett and means it. She is my current fav female actor. How original of me, huh?

[@trickedouttech321]

You can't act like you have been up for 72 hours, if you try it will look like you are acting, the human body gets a very honest look to it, and the face and eyes get a look to it when you have been awake for so long. Dustin was acting by staying up for 72 hours. The difference is you could not tell. The greats will go the extra mile and steal the show every time, while basic actors look like the are acting.

[@rodglen7071]

As Bill the Butcher, he was more terrifying than any villain I'd ever seen in film.

[@or1nh0]

Only 70000 subscribers? This is a wonderful portrait of DDL. Makes me wanna watch some of his lesser know films. Great job, hope you get some more credit for your work!

[@jbrat122]

Bill the butcher and Lincoln were simply amazing. 2 of my all time favorite movies

[@Indeeee]

Day Lewis should've won his 4th Oscar for Phantom Thread.

[@Neoyoshi-FFXIV]

Jesus... this man is just... otherworldly impressive. I loved him in Gangs of New York.

[@GarfieldRex]

Sending this to my brothers, new movie marathon approaches 😎

[@ValentinaSarno]

A resounding yes, one of the greatest actors of all time. I remember having a breath-taking crush on him because of The Unbearable Lightness of Being and since then, he has done nothing but exceed expectations, and it always feel like it's YOU, personally, he is talking with and you know you'd believe him to be who he says he is, always. If that makes sense.

[@timothyxxxpaul]

My late friend/tattoo artist did a piece for Daniel and I’m so honored to be tattooed by the same guy that tattooed this acting genius

[@marcusviniciuswenzel9445]

I always wanted to see i friedirich Nietzsche biopic with Daniel as Nietzsche

[@johnrockyryan]

OMFG CAN YOU IMAGINE!!

[@KathleenMcKay]

I had forgotten how mesmerizing these roles were. I could watch them all again today as if it was the first time. Thanks for everyone who made this day great ❤

[@RemedyTalon]

He is the reason "There Will Be Blood" is my all time favorite movie

[@ejkalegal3145]

You odd human being.

[@andreah6379]

In every movie I've seen him in, Daniel outshines every other actor. I find myself slipping into whatever time period and place his character is in. Kind of scary, like taking a roller coaster ride, he gets my total attention. ❤

[@destinypirate]

English massacre - "Method acting". Method acting simply means developing a method to get into the character. It does not mean necessarily remaining "in character" offset or when cameras are not rolling nor does it mean having to do physical transformations. In fact there is no specific definition because true method acting means developing one's own method. These other things all fall simply under descriptors such as "staying and character" , researching character-subtext etc. Why it has become popular to use words without understanding their true meaning is an interesting social study.

[@shugobhastudios]

Is there a better short name for it? I genuinely would like to know, I have been saying it wrong. I think it is just ignorance, like how people use the word "OCD" they don't think about what it even means or look into it, but I think a lot of people out there will work towards not saying things incorrectly if they're corrected. I try to do that at least, people just have to not follow what is popular to say, like "petty" got changed too lol wtf. Historically "people" would use existing words and have double meanings, but they didn't overwrite the existing meaning, that's the sad part these days. Feels like a war on language.

[@destinypirate]

​@@shugobhastudios We are looking at a degradation of language as social media homogenizes people to the level that can be shared - which is always the lowest common level. During the previous eras people of more unique cultures, or who shared in specialized knowledge, were relatively isolated. This allowed them to maintain their specialized vocabulary which, when shared more broadly, they could maintain the definitions for. So, in the case of method acting, one would learn about method acting from someone who had expertise (or at least formal exposure) to the crafting of acting skills that method acting falls within. More simply put, some things are better left to the experts to define. - High acting craft is an exclusive disclipine that most people lack the talent to pursue and the access to a truly informed instructor who could instruct them properly. - In recent months I've noticed a popular usage of the word ''notorious'' that is incorrect. People mean to same ''famous'' or ''acclaimed'' yet have picked up the idea that ''notorious'' shares the same meaning as those two words - although the meaning runs at a right angle to the definitions of those ideas. "Staying in character" is the best we have for defining what most people believe in ''method acting''. This does not mean that someones' method acting could not included ''staying in character'' but rather that it very well could. Also, some who stay in character fail to discover their ''method'' of crafting their acting that would allow them to explore their character on a deeper level.

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

Charles Laughton, whom DD called one of the greatest of actors and an icon of his, called method acting was a photograph, while real actors are an oil painting.

[@elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633]

@@destinypirate So very right you are.

[@michaeldonovan3959]

Absolutely in a league of his own. I am grateful to have been alive to see this work on big screens.

[@brick6347]

I find it a bit pretentious to be honest. At least when Daniel Day Lewis turns in a fantastic performance I might be convinced it's a sound method. Then I remember Jared Leto's joker, and by all accounts his behavior on set was an 11 on the cringe scale... and no performance to show for it.

[@FilmStack]

Yeah I can see that, especially when they really use random things the actor had to do to help promote the films. The Leto stuff definitely backfired hahah

[@pj4433]

Anybody else it’s pretentious with Daniel it appears totally genuine to 100% involved in the process. It’s art for him.

[@Mal_Freeman0451]

Seriously? Your argument against method is Jared Leto? My argument for it is De Niro, Day Lewis, Bale, Brando, Cillian Murphy and Joaquin Phoenix. Jared Leto...

[@Whitesquall123]

I agree. If you have to literally become the person/character you're portraying to pull off a convincing performance, are you really that good of an actor? To me, a good actor can play a role, convince the viewers they lived that role, but they can turn it off when the camera isn't filming.

[@Mal_Freeman0451]

@@Whitesquall123They don't use method as a crutch. It's a dedication to giving the most realistic performance possible. The majority of the best actors of all time used method so it obviously adds something significant to a performance. Tom Cruise is always convincing in his roles, but he doesn't use method, so he's usually just the same old Tom Cruise in most films. He's still convincing in those roles, but he's no Bale, De Niro or Day Lewis, and he couldn't have taken half of the roles they took over the years. Tom Cruise as Heath Leadger's joker? Tom Cruise in The Machinist? Tom Cruise as Abraham Lincoln? He would be exposed in those roles because he wouldn't be capable of the emotional nuance required, which comes directly from empathy with the character, which is developed through method.

[@jackroark6928]

your voice is so pleasant I didn't mind the ad and I ALWAYS skip the in-video ads.

[@kamikazemelon787]

Phantom Thread is in my top 3 films ever, ahead of There Will Be Blood etc. I absolutely love it and Day-Lewis' performance is flawless. Truly a crown jewel in his illustrious career.

[@MrJazz-yp9wg]

I've watched a couple of movies and I didn't know how deep he got into his roles. But every movie I watched with him in it I was blown away with his work specially in Lincoln. Amazing performance. This video was truly amazing. I enjoyed it a lot.

[@ro2ro168]

If "Its not about quantity, its about quality " was a person

[@kob8634]

WOW, that frame at 20:28 came as a surprise to me. I'm frankly astonished to see tattoos on such a serious person. That just doesn't compute. How on earth could he permanently mark his body at a single point in such an amazing life is completely beyond me.

[@allgasnobrakes4296]

Great video on the literal GOAT of acting!

[@nunya2514]

Brilliant honor of one of the greatest artists, and my favorite. Thank you.

[@jupiter0103]

I still refuse to believe Phantom Thread and Gangs of NY was acted by the same guy

[@nigelgreen9369]

I'm so happy I've saved up watching three of these films - Gangs of New York, Lincoln, and the Phantom Thread - till now, bet you'll wonder why...

[@SolidSnake59]

20:53 imagine being one of those great actors and know that you stand no chance 😅. Even DiCaprio was one or two levels beneath him in Gangs of New York.

[@jpape42]

I was rarely moved by DiCaprio’s performance in GoNY

[@johncoutsis2285]

A master of his craft. Always delivers his absolute best with intense passion. When I saw gangs of New York in his role as Bill the butcher, he truly became a mad gang lord with all the charisma and violent tendencies of someone who commands respect is unhinged. What a great performer.

[@Andrew-Antioch-Kim]

No offense to Daniel Day Lewis, but I truly believe Gary Oldman might be the greatest of all-time! Honorable mentions include Christian Bale, Johnny Deep as well as Tom Hardy, among others.

[@FilmStack]

Yeah those are a few people we’ve been thinking about making videos on. Maybe a Johnny Depp video soon

[@Andrew-Antioch-Kim]

@@FilmStack : The possible Johnny Depp video would be excellent!

[@AfroGaz71]

Day Lewis's Oscar wins speak for themselves.

[@alangeorgebarstow]

ALL TIME? Calm down, don't get hysterical! If you mean within your own sphere of memory then why don't you say so? Countless top-notch actors, most of whom were much more talented than the current crop you mention, were around from the 17th century, onwards up to the 1980s.

[@powersww1reset]

@@alangeorgebarstow On the contrary, how is it that you feel that you are able to speak on people from the past, that you have never observed?

[@bfkgod]

Whoever turned this man down as a cabinetmaker apprentice is the real hero. Insane butterfly effect there.

[@SeriousJB]

11:15 Ah yes, the hobby of acting like you have celebral palsy 😂

[@Jmiles4739]

When he jokingly play-acted being knighted by Dame Helen Mirren with the statue at the Oscars 18:12 , he was also referencing that Mirren had won the Oscar the year before when she played Queen Elizabeth II in THE QUEEN, with being a faux knighthood ceremony conducted by a faux cinematic queen, and yes, as the video points out, the real thing happened in real life with the Crown Prince William shortly afterwards.

[@vantagestudios]

Singularly the best actor of our times. Period.

[@WomanNextDoor]

There Will Be Blood is a masterclass in every way. Cast, script, cinematography, soundtrack etc, all gave an unforgettable experience and of course the indomitable talent of DDL to bring to life Daniel Plainview.

[@sankarist]

"Born to an irish father and a jewish mother" Yes, but what was her nationality? Jewish is not a nationality

[@AfroGaz71]

I didn't spot that. Very good point.

[@MarkDarnell-cq2wy]

She is / was Lithuanian !

[@liliebilie]

She’s British. Her ancestors immigrated from Latvia and Poland in the late 1800s

[@CaliLuvr]

I was just a kid when My Left Foot came out but I remember watching it over and over! Fast forward to Gangs of New York and again, over and over!! I was in my 20’s when I first learned they were the same person. 🤯 A true legend.

[@r.j.amadeus9128]

One of the greatest actors of all time hands down.

[@alangeorgebarstow]

"All time"? Is he as good as David Garrick?

[@r.j.amadeus9128]

@@alangeorgebarstow Good one! but if I want to watch his performance in a theatre today, wouldn’t doubt Daniel could embody Garrick’s spirit 😉

[@bonniecarlson608]

I've seen films I normally would not see simply because I wanted to see what he would do in the film. He absolutely commands the screen in everything he does. Brilliant actor.