Here, here! He surely will; and I bet you Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge’ll be fighting over who he should pick. Daniel Day Lewis is on a league of his on.
He doesn't act, he actually transforms into whatever character he plays. It's scary how good he is. Watching him in this interview and thinking of all the roles he's played, it like it can't be the same person.
Oprah looks bored...she probably wishes that she was rather interviewing some hart-throb actor, such as Brad Pitt, for the millionth time. Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the greatest actors EVER !!
universe man. Bigger names I grant you, bigger box office yes, but better actors, not even close. Truely great actors are given massively varied roles, far removed from their core personaility. Daniel Day Lewis is a 10/10 and nobody, absolutely nobody comes close.
The Meticulous Gentleman - Just because Brando pioneered method acting doesn't meant he was the best at it, plus he had a very inconsistent career, and I daresay he has more band films than good films; I believe he is more influential than he was talented, at the end of the day. He was one of the greats, but not anymore by the 80's and 90's. Same deal with Al and Bob, who stopped being relevant in the 2000's and have done everything they can to tarnish their early careers. Daniel Day Lewis is one of the few actors where it's safe to say that every film he has done and every performance he has given has been incredible and timeless. He's also maintained cultural impact and relevance from the 80's up to the 2010's consistently. Robert De Niro is really the only one that's come closest, and you could argue he was better or just as good, but he isn't anymore.
Daniel Day Lewis is on a whole different plane than most actors. I hate that he’s retired. I miss being fascinated by him. What a genius!! Please come back someday in a plumb role we’re thirsting for. You are divine.
Abraham Lincoln had only 9 months of schooling and grew up poor. He dealed with depression throughout his life and saw his mother and other family die in his youth. He was a self-made man perfect for the times he served as President. Incredible man!
“Voice is the fingerprint of the soul” - that was precious. Reminded be of what Yo Yo Ma said: “Think of your voice as your life, and live your life as an art form”
Reading over 100 books just to try and understand Lincoln was a feat in itself. Daniel Day Lewis is , in my opinion , the finest actor of his generation .
One of the greatest actors EVER. As a fan, I'm kind of glad he works every once in awhile instead of constant. Gives movie goers and fans something to look forward to.
@GCN Yes I agree . If we consider his best competition then that was definitely marlon brando. And if some agree Brando is better then no problem, they come neck to neck. But if most influential is considered then its undoubtedly Brando.
He is my inspiration not just as an actor but as a man. He's so eloquent and well spoken. His dedication to his craft is beyond compare., I have nothing but the utmost respect for him.
It’s not “incredible” by any means...🙄 Only in the dear young Western World do we regard humility as rare & difficult to attain. To be ‘gifted’ - talented/capable/focused - doesn’t automatically plunge the recipient headlong into egotism … that would indeed profoundly limit one’s ‘gift’ & it’s perceived ‘use’.
Lordeverfall100 u r obviously brainless! Oprah is the MOST GIFTED INTERVIEWER OF ALL TIMES!!! U need to read a book instead of running your gator! Wow just a DUMB COMMENT!!!
Daniel Day Lewis is a beautiful, exquisite, undeniable talented man. With heart and wisdom within every word he says that is lept from the script, and into his mind of how the character should reflect.
Read more than 100 of books uncountable hours of sacrifice even changed his voice to a unimaginable extent ! Is this man really human ? 👏 No words can describe him
Daniel Day- Lewis has got to be one of the most humble, down- to- earth, non-ego centric and genuine actors/people and that is what endears me to him. I mean "the voice is the fingerprint of the soul" who thinks like that let alone say's it out loud on international television. A conversation with this amazing man would never be boring don't you ever change stay true to yourself Daniel no matter what.
After watching Manual Day Lewis in between two ferns, I just realised this gentleman barely goes in public & does interviews. He kinda hides in Ireland 🇮🇪. So I just had watch his real interview. Daniel Day Lewis = One of the Sorry He is the greatest actor in the history of motion picture. Respect 💯
Daniel is far more than just "one of the greatest actors of his generation". He is without a single doubt, THE best male actor of all time! With every single role that he plays, he does so with such passion and exuberance that is it no wonder he wins so many "best actor" awards.
No doubt that DDL is great actor. He is truly electrifying. But the prob with DDL is, he only does such movies and characters, characters which have scope. Can he truly make an inconsequential character great? A character who is not at the centre, who does not has scope as per the script and is inconsequential, can DDL still impress with his portray of that character the same way how he does in There will be blood, Lincoln or No country for old man? As per me, Gary Oldman is the best actor who can do any kind of role. DDL can do magic with a great character, Oldman can do magic with any character.
Except Oprah interrupted him when he said, “fingerprint of the soul” and stole the time he should have had to elaborate. She often diverts attention to herself, which annoys me.
I have to say, he did an amazing job that made me watch the movie so many times. The movie wouldn’t have been that thrilling with out him playing the role of Lincoln. Thanks Danny, this piece was not just a movie, it is something to keep for generation to learn from it - both acting and the substance of it
DDL is my favourite actor of all time, followed by the late great Spencer Tracey. To quote Michael Fassbender (Inglorious Bastards), "Daniel Day-Lewis is in a league of his own". I couldn't agree more. My favourite role & film of Daniel's is "There Will Be Blood".
The brilliance of this man! So sad he's leaving us but still so glad he gave us his work to rejoice in! Undoubtedly a gifted crafter of this art that is acting.
When reading a Lincoln speech we unconsciously adapt a booming deep voice yet writers in the 1800’s who heard Lincoln speak said he had a a high pitched shrill voice. When you think about it is his voice that attributed to him as real is the voice that works. For the mere commoner such as myself it allows one to hear his incredible dialogue yet allows it to be readily accessible to all.
Wasn't it rude of Oprah at 4:02 in his middle of speaking? Daniel Day-Lewis is so great that his words must be listened carefully when he is talking not to fool around.
Daniel Day Lewis is an amazing method actor, he embodies the character as if he is that person, total genius at what and how he prepares himself for the role he's taking on......ever since the Last Of The Mohicans movie, what he did to prepare himself for that role of Hawkeye was breath-taking months of becoming the character....he took on the essence of Hawkeye in everyway. Amazing actor...
1.Gangs of New York(2002): He hates Lincoln ...10 years after... 2. Lincoln (2012): He plays Lincoln •••Now that's we call talent. That's what we call Daniel Day Lewis•••
:D God I love him. I've only seen two of his films ("Gangs of New York" and "Lincoln") but he wowed me. Heck I was terrified oh him after seeing Gangs of New York (mind you I was a little young... about 13 or 14 I believe). But wow. What I would give to meet him.
Oh wow! Thank you for responding. There's so many actors I love I don't know if I can pick right now. If I had to choose a few names off the top of my head, Jennifer Lawerence, Emma Watson, Leonardo DiCaprio.
+ujump411 My personal favorite is "My Left Foot" which was an utterly unfathomable performance. The Last of the Mohicans was great too. I highly recommend both! :)
I keep telling my friends who have never heard of him, you don't realize how great an actor he is until you hear him out of character and realize he's a classic Englishman. Then you think back to There Will Be Blood, Gangs of New York, Lincoln, and countless other non-British accents and realize that he plays the roles better than native speakers.
We do the same with 'our' footballers: we pretend they had Irish grannies to defraud FIFA so that they can play for Ireland. DDL is English, born and raised. They live in Ireland because we allow "artists" to live tax-free. It's no problem at all that DDL is English...we just need to stop lying to ourselves that he's Irish.
And there are American actors who have portrayed Englishmen (John Lithgow as Winston Churchill, most recently for example) better than a brit could have done it. Not really sure what your point is about Daniel doing American's better than an American.
The voice is the fingerprint of the soul. Never thought of it that way but it is true. Love Daniel Day Lewis he is the greatest actor and in Lincoln it made one feel as if they were in the presence of the great man Lincoln himself.
DANIEL DAY LEWIS, A BRITISH, PLAYED AN AMERICAN PRESIDENT AND WON HIS 3RD OSCAR FOR THE ROLE. MERYL STREEP, AN AMERICAN. PLAYED A BRITISH PRIME MINISTER, AND WON HER 3RD OSCAR FOR THE ROLE....what are the odds!
The Entire Movie set revolved around Daniel...Even Spielberg admits it and all the Actors...This was a SMART Move by Director and Cast...Daniel absolutely CRUSHED the role as Lincoln
An astounding portrayal. This illustrates the intense preparation he undertakes . I think it also points to the quality of the writing . The other actors in the film all seemed to rise to the script. I didn't see a bad performance. Like the movie Lawrence of Arabia, when I think of Lincoln's time, now, in my mind I see the faces and images from this movie.
Yeah, I remember. The Obama speech in Chicago, and everyone adoring him for the Lincoln connection. His ad rep got a best advertising campaign of the year for his work on him. And Obama himself thanked him publicly saying how he, himself, was Daniel-Day Lewis.
How often is that if you have Steven Spielberg in the same room and he is like an accessory , just sitting there. Such is the aura of Daniel day Lewis.
i wish Daniel Day Lewis would star in a movie next to Christof Waltz before he retired :/ I feel we are missing out on the best performances of both their careers
is it not somewhat ironic that here we have at Brit from London, portraying one of the great US presidents…he does such a realistic portrayal that we now call him an Oscar winner…brilliant job DDL.
"It's Steven! I have what you've been waiting for." Daniel, i love the work you do! If I would have had a Lincoln or 3 I would have given them to you that day
Daniel Day Lewis is the very definition of methodical. His attention to every finest detail along with the amount of effort he puts into the roles he plays is unfathomable
I don't think any actor has even came even remotely close to Lincoln and his thought process and still being human and not letting the popularity of being our president and all the ego that can come with that-he still managed to be human about the presidency-no ego,Lewis got him and as exactly as I have always pictured Lincoln to be in my mind. I liked the realness of who Lincoln was-he was like everybody else,just human with a soul Daniel was great!he understood what was needed. Love that!
It's like DDL channeled from Lincoln's spirit in the otherworld, all his quirks, characteristics, ideals, powers & his voice, in such an amazingly uncanny fashion, with a mastery that was nothing less than magically spellbinding. Captivating. Transcendent. Totally & wonderfully par for DDL's course. He virtually resurrected that iconic, complex, ultra nationalistic, mid 19th Century NYC lunatic Bill The Butcher, in the process giving one of the greatest cinematic performances of all time, for the ages, & one as unforgettably chilling as it was downright entertaining (his portrayal of Gerry Conlon in The Name of The Father was equally powerhouse caliber, astonishing & praise worthy, one of the best & most riveting of the 1990s!). Every screen character brought to life by that peerless thespian is powerfully compelling, & often electrifying, in an indelibly searing manner. Always brilliant & super dedicated to his craft, DDL is truly one of a kind, a British National Treasure, & a shining Star brighter & more celestial than any in the modern day acting firmament. Just incredibly immersive & passionate, fiery & transformative, mesmerizing & chameleonic, & if not the all time acting Goat than he is close enough to being justified that designation (he'd probably have Lincoln's vote as the finest ever!). Daniel Day Lewis is also a humble class act, an all round real good person. God Bless Him!
Daniel is a brilliant man, as evidenced simply in the way he speaks. It’s a shame he decided to retire; he’s truly one of the greatest actors of our generation
Apart from his unbeatable talent,he has got that charming appearence., he is deadly combination of simplicity and intelligence Oh my god his smile 😍 I am just falling for him everytime I see him talking 😟 😍
Daniel Day Lewis will go down as one of the greatest actors ever!! He hasn't done too many films, but what he has done is remarkable. My Left Foot, The Last of the Mohicans, In the Name of the Father, Gangs of New York, There Will Be Blood, Lincoln
If Daniel Day Lewis is cast as surgeon, he'll probably go through med school for preparing.
Here, here! He surely will; and I bet you Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge’ll be fighting over who he should pick. Daniel Day Lewis is on a league of his on.
He is a surgeon in The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Bharath Raj Govind Harvard even.
What if he cast as a serial killer? 🤔
Bharath Raj Govind Did he study politics to become Lincoln?
He doesn't act, he actually transforms into whatever character he plays. It's scary how good he is. Watching him in this interview and thinking of all the roles he's played, it like it can't be the same person.
"Doesn't act, he transforms...' Never thought of it that way before, but......bullseye!
So True!!!
H. F You put it perfectly
He is an artist.
Very true
I wish he made more movies and everyone else made fewer movies
jtp1389 amennnn
jtp1389 jennifer lopez less movies for her
dumb
Oprah looks bored...she probably wishes that she was rather interviewing some hart-throb actor, such as Brad Pitt, for the millionth time. Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the greatest actors EVER !!
jtp1389 I wish Kevin Spacey made more movies
He is so poetic and eloquent, damn.
his father was a laureate Nobel prize winner in poetry
Roberto Masensi never knew that😳
moin khan His late father, Cecil Day-Lewis, was the Poet Laureate of England from 1968 until his death in 1972.
And dreamy
Daniel Day-Lewis is the greatest living actor. He is the Mozart of his craft.
Are you unaware that Marlon Brandi no longer exists?
universe man. Bigger names I grant you, bigger box office yes, but better actors, not even close. Truely great actors are given massively varied roles, far removed from their core personaility. Daniel Day Lewis is a 10/10 and nobody, absolutely nobody comes close.
gary oldman?
The Meticulous Gentleman - Just because Brando pioneered method acting doesn't meant he was the best at it, plus he had a very inconsistent career, and I daresay he has more band films than good films; I believe he is more influential than he was talented, at the end of the day. He was one of the greats, but not anymore by the 80's and 90's. Same deal with Al and Bob, who stopped being relevant in the 2000's and have done everything they can to tarnish their early careers. Daniel Day Lewis is one of the few actors where it's safe to say that every film he has done and every performance he has given has been incredible and timeless. He's also maintained cultural impact and relevance from the 80's up to the 2010's consistently. Robert De Niro is really the only one that's come closest, and you could argue he was better or just as good, but he isn't anymore.
who is the Bach? Marlon Brando?
Daniel Day Lewis is on a whole different plane than most actors. I hate that he’s retired. I miss being fascinated by him. What a genius!! Please come back someday in a plumb role we’re thirsting for. You are divine.
Class. Unlike Oprah. Anymore.
Mostly he do overacting mellow .
@@badlaamaurukehu I hope you're not just saying that because she has political opinions you disagree with. That'd be petty.
Abraham Lincoln had only 9 months of schooling and grew up poor. He dealed with depression throughout his life and saw his mother and other family die in his youth. He was a self-made man perfect for the times he served as President. Incredible man!
9 months of formal education. He was a voracious reader with an amazing memory capacity who through hard work added to his natural genius.
He taught himself to think. Mainly he read and studied and re read and thought about after reading Shakespeare and the Bible, not much else
9 months of schooling. And yet a short speech like The Gettysburg Address says more than Drumpf ever could with a staff of speechwriters. SMDH
“Voice is the fingerprint of the soul” - that was precious. Reminded be of what Yo Yo Ma said: “Think of your voice as your life, and live your life as an art form”
Reading over 100 books just to try and understand Lincoln was a feat in itself. Daniel Day Lewis is , in my opinion , the finest actor of his generation .
In the World
One of the greatest actors EVER. As a fan, I'm kind of glad he works every once in awhile instead of constant. Gives movie goers and fans something to look forward to.
Mia7189 it had to end on some day.
He will be back
Jay Brown actors always says thay then return a few years later
Truth👍👍
@GCN Yes I agree . If we consider his best competition then that was definitely marlon brando. And if some agree Brando is better then no problem, they come neck to neck. But if most influential is considered then its undoubtedly Brando.
He is my inspiration not just as an actor but as a man. He's so eloquent and well spoken. His dedication to his craft is beyond compare., I have nothing but the utmost respect for him.
Daniel Day Lewis is pure class. Incredible how humble he is (and Steven...and Oprah for that matter) considering his enormous gifting. So good to see.
It’s not “incredible” by any means...🙄 Only in the dear young Western World do we regard humility as rare & difficult to attain.
To be ‘gifted’ - talented/capable/focused - doesn’t automatically plunge the recipient headlong into egotism … that would indeed profoundly limit one’s ‘gift’ & it’s perceived ‘use’.
And I like ya'and I want cha'
Yeah but can Oprah stop talking over him, like she invited him and Steven on as guests so let them frickin speak
Oprah could never be described as humble
Oprah is the opposite of humble lmao
"Fingerprint of the soul" . If Oprah was impressed by someone elses words , you know that man is a genius .
I really enjoy intelligent conversations like these. Both Oprah and Mr. Day-Lewis made fantastic and insightful comments.
Lordeverfall100 oh...i wonder how she became a billionaire who built her fame & fortunes on a talk show?? I wonder
Lordeverfall100 u r obviously brainless! Oprah is the MOST GIFTED INTERVIEWER OF ALL TIMES!!! U need to read a book instead of running your gator! Wow just a DUMB COMMENT!!!
Oprah is very superficial. She doesn't go deeper
So help us out, Ximena. Go deeper. Give us the deeper questions and analysis that we failed to get from Oprah in this interview.
you are a true intellectual
Daniel Day Lewis is a beautiful, exquisite, undeniable talented man. With heart and wisdom within every word he says that is lept from the script, and into his mind of how the character should reflect.
Oh my god !! This interview says it all...his sincerity and dedication towards making a movie is remarkable...kudos to Sir Daniel day Lewis...
Read more than 100 of books uncountable hours of sacrifice even changed his voice to a unimaginable extent ! Is this man really human ? 👏 No words can describe him
Oh man. I have such a crush on him. Yes he is in his 50's but he still looks good.
He's 60 years old now and I still think that he's incredibly attractive.
Eeeeh ok
50s is still a young time. I think old starts at 70
@@enshk79 7 years to go for daniel to be old then
Last of the Mohicans, hot and good acting.
Daniel Day- Lewis has got to be one of the most humble, down- to- earth, non-ego centric and genuine actors/people and that is what endears me to him. I mean "the voice is the fingerprint of the soul" who thinks like that let alone say's it out loud on international television. A conversation with this amazing man would never be boring don't you ever change stay true to yourself Daniel no matter what.
I can't believe that he is the same guy in "THERE WILL BE BLOOD" movie ! what a talented actor
Ali AlRassam That's nothing. Watch In The Name Of The Father if you have not seen it.
Right?’ This is the same man that said “I drink your milkshake!”
Then watch gangs of New York and you will be even more shocked
My left foot was probably the most difficult part he played.
@@aryavardhansingh9159 yes!!!! And his first Oscar
my favorite actor of all time! he did a wonderful job in Lincoln
Techno4UGeeks.... you should watch the film My left foot,... Believe it was probably his break true role... Magnificent acting
In my left foot he was amazing too
There has never been a more amazing human being to listen and watch. He is one of the greatest actors of our generation.
After watching Manual Day Lewis in between two ferns, I just realised this gentleman barely goes in public & does interviews. He kinda hides in Ireland 🇮🇪. So I just had watch his real interview.
Daniel Day Lewis = One of the Sorry He is the greatest actor in the history of motion picture. Respect 💯
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Let’s not forget he chose dual UK/Irish citizenship to pay less tax. He ain’t no Fenian hero........
@@esc1103 but he is not like Siobahn or Peter O'Toole
He is the greatest actor in the history of cinema, and as you say, without vanity.
@@Anna-tj7mp he is
There's no other actor like him. It's just astonishing.
Voice... fingerprint of the soul.. {outstanding remark of D D-Lewis}
Daniel is far more than just "one of the greatest actors of his generation". He is without a single doubt, THE best male actor of all time! With every single role that he plays, he does so with such passion and exuberance that is it no wonder he wins so many "best actor" awards.
Undoubtedly
Mic drop
People who walk on Oprah's feet are doomed. Pay attention.
No doubt that DDL is great actor. He is truly electrifying.
But the prob with DDL is, he only does such movies and characters, characters which have scope.
Can he truly make an inconsequential character great? A character who is not at the centre, who does not has scope as per the script and is inconsequential, can DDL still impress with his portray of that character the same way how he does in There will be blood, Lincoln or No country for old man?
As per me, Gary Oldman is the best actor who can do any kind of role. DDL can do magic with a great character, Oldman can do magic with any character.
Undoubtedly
I've been in love with Daniel since I was 14, now I'm 27. I love his movies . He so beautiful and amazing. How can you not love him.
He seems so genuine, sweet and a smart man! If only we had more people like him.
Love the way he speaks. So eloquently and precise. His diction is amazing.
Tom Reedy With an obviously English accent? Yeah right.
His father was a poet 😊 Yes, so eloquent!
He should speak well his father was a poet laurete
Cheers to all three of them. They are all delightful, even Steven Spielberg in his silence.
Except Oprah interrupted him when he said, “fingerprint of the soul” and stole the time he should have had to elaborate. She often diverts attention to herself, which annoys me.
I have to say, he did an amazing job that made me watch the movie so many times. The movie wouldn’t have been that thrilling with out him playing the role of Lincoln. Thanks Danny, this piece was not just a movie, it is something to keep for generation to learn from it - both acting and the substance of it
It's amazing that someone like Steven Spielberg would be part of a circle of conversation yet be the one who remains silent.
His last performance, Phantom Thread, was an extraordinary work. I adored him in that. It was a delicious surprise.
Does Daniel Day Lewis give acting lessons? Damn, I would pay a million dollars for insight into his process...
CreeceMarquis me too
Youd be getting a bargain.
Point is whether you have a million dollar on you or not😀
Daniel.Day.Lewis could give any actor lessons...being the best in the west ...fact....
I’d much rather have an acting class from Carl weathers. Might even get a stew going during the whole thing.
The Passion for the art and with such a humility of Daniel day Lewis is so inspiring.
The happiest he’s ever looked in an interview!
Because it's a fellow actor interviewing him.
Please don't leave acting DDL.. the world needs you more than ever now! :)
DDL is my favourite actor of all time, followed by the late great Spencer Tracey. To quote Michael Fassbender (Inglorious Bastards), "Daniel Day-Lewis is in a league of his own". I couldn't agree more. My favourite role & film of Daniel's is "There Will Be Blood".
He has spoken in so many different ways for movies, does he have to remember his natural voice.
The brilliance of this man! So sad he's leaving us but still so glad he gave us his work to rejoice in! Undoubtedly a gifted crafter of this art that is acting.
Probably the finest portrayal of Lincoln I’ve ever seen.
the best actor of all time
Al pacino !
Xd.
Auns Hassan Robert De Niro
When reading a Lincoln speech we unconsciously adapt a booming deep voice yet writers in the 1800’s who heard Lincoln speak said he had a a high pitched shrill voice. When you think about it is his voice that attributed to him as real is the voice that works. For the mere commoner such as myself it allows one to hear his incredible dialogue yet allows it to be readily accessible to all.
Wasn't it rude of Oprah at 4:02 in his middle of speaking? Daniel Day-Lewis is so great that his words must be listened carefully when he is talking not to fool around.
You gotta love Daniel! He looks so different now! He's aged well.
I see Kylo Ren went back in time and undercover to infiltrate Lincoln's administration and learn the ways of aggressive negotiations.
Forward in time actually
"fingerprint of the soul" Oprah be all "yes! you just made me another million dollars!"
That sounded overly sweet almost mockingly.
NOPE !!! Oprah enjoys strong statements , they are expression of the ''aha '' moment she always adores in conversation .
Daniel Day Lewis is an amazing method actor, he embodies the character as if he is that person, total genius at what and how he prepares himself for the role he's taking on......ever since the Last Of The Mohicans movie, what he did to prepare himself for that role of Hawkeye was breath-taking months of becoming the character....he took on the essence of Hawkeye in everyway. Amazing actor...
1.Gangs of New York(2002): He hates Lincoln
...10 years after...
2. Lincoln (2012): He plays Lincoln
•••Now that's we call talent. That's what we call Daniel Day Lewis•••
Full circle at it’s finest. Can’t express how much I love both movies!
Who knows ,maybe it took him 10 years to come out of that character and he was looking for some movie where he could play lincoln😂😂
He soo gentle ,humble I just love him
This man is incredibly well spoken. The voice is the fingerprint of the soul, just as we have an inner eye we have an inner ear. Deep stuff.
Daniel Day-Lewis can be a wonderful Victorian Sherlock Homes. He looks exactly like what Sidney Paget has drawn.
oh absolutely. absolutely.
Thanks, Daniel Day for bringing Lincoln to life. I am truly inspired and fell in love with Abraham Lincoln.
One of my all time favorite actors. The first film I saw him in was Last of the Mohicans and My Left Foot. Loved him as Lincoln.
Only 56k views!! This should have way more this man is a genius actor.
The masses have virtually no clue of what any of this is about. Of course millions watched the STUPOR Bowl tonight, which is NOTHING.
Richard Lawson the masses hurr urr
Absolutely love him and everything he has ever done! A spectacular actor!
:D God I love him. I've only seen two of his films ("Gangs of New York" and "Lincoln") but he wowed me. Heck I was terrified oh him after seeing Gangs of New York (mind you I was a little young... about 13 or 14 I believe). But wow. What I would give to meet him.
Oh wow! Thank you for responding. There's so many actors I love I don't know if I can pick right now. If I had to choose a few names off the top of my head, Jennifer Lawerence, Emma Watson, Leonardo DiCaprio.
+ujump411 If you were impressed by him in Gangs of New York, please watch There Will Be Blood. His best performance ever, in my opinion.
+ujump411 you will be more terrified when you watch (there will be blood)one of the best movies ever
+ujump411 My personal favorite is "My Left Foot" which was an utterly unfathomable performance. The Last of the Mohicans was great too. I highly recommend both! :)
@Oldbrain Hma Dude I was just about to tell her to watch that!
It does not get any better than this, people. The greatest actor, not just of a generation, but of all time. Hands down.
I keep telling my friends who have never heard of him, you don't realize how great an actor he is until you hear him out of character and realize he's a classic Englishman. Then you think back to There Will Be Blood, Gangs of New York, Lincoln, and countless other non-British accents and realize that he plays the roles better than native speakers.
He considers himself an Irishman even though he was born and raised in England his family were Anglo irish and he live in Wexford ireland
We do the same with 'our' footballers: we pretend they had Irish grannies to defraud FIFA so that they can play for Ireland. DDL is English, born and raised. They live in Ireland because we allow "artists" to live tax-free. It's no problem at all that DDL is English...we just need to stop lying to ourselves that he's Irish.
And there are American actors who have portrayed Englishmen (John Lithgow as Winston Churchill, most recently for example) better than a brit could have done it. Not really sure what your point is about Daniel doing American's better than an American.
The voice is the fingerprint of the soul. Never thought of it that way but it is true. Love Daniel Day Lewis he is the greatest actor and in Lincoln it made one feel as if they were in the presence of the great man Lincoln himself.
DANIEL DAY LEWIS, A BRITISH, PLAYED AN AMERICAN PRESIDENT AND WON HIS 3RD OSCAR FOR THE ROLE. MERYL STREEP, AN AMERICAN. PLAYED A BRITISH PRIME MINISTER, AND WON HER 3RD OSCAR FOR THE ROLE....what are the odds!
you aware people then were 100% British immigrants who sounded probably just like him right? the term "American" didn't exist in their lexicon either.
@James Robert lol
The Entire Movie set revolved around Daniel...Even Spielberg admits it and all the Actors...This was a SMART Move by Director and Cast...Daniel absolutely CRUSHED the role as Lincoln
An astounding portrayal. This illustrates the intense preparation he undertakes . I think it also points to the quality of the writing . The other actors in the film all seemed to rise to the script. I didn't see a bad performance. Like the movie Lawrence of Arabia, when I think of Lincoln's time, now, in my mind I see the faces and images from this movie.
Yeah, I remember. The Obama speech in Chicago, and everyone adoring him for the Lincoln connection. His ad rep got a best advertising campaign of the year for his work on him. And Obama himself thanked him publicly saying how he, himself, was Daniel-Day Lewis.
How often is that if you have Steven Spielberg in the same room and he is like an accessory , just sitting there.
Such is the aura of Daniel day Lewis.
He's silk, his artistry is silk and water, so rich and the best quality while as much needed and cherished.
What an incredibly interesting pairing of personalities, pure gold
I love how DDLewis smiles and laughs he is so adorable and yet so badass with tatoos and earings
I saw Gangs of New York when I was 14 and fell in love with him, god he's gorgeous
Oprah is one of those interviewers who is far too fond of the sound of her own voice.
I agree, I was annoyed by the parts where he was making a great statement and she interrupted him.
Grammy, go take your meds and get off the Internet.
You're obviously not okay since you believe in ludicrous made-up conspiracies!
@@sarcasticallyrearranged He sounds like those QAnon conspiracy theorists. Complete lunatic!
@@grammy3g808. Evidence?
Being in the presence of these legends must be magical!
i wish Daniel Day Lewis would star in a movie next to Christof Waltz before he retired :/ I feel we are missing out on the best performances of both their careers
I said the same thing and I'd also throw in Gary Oldman
I thought he retired right after make that movie, but I see he's got something coming out this year.
Daniel is the type of genius gentleman...this society needs🎉
This man is a glorious creature. So happy to have the privilege of watching him
is it not somewhat ironic that here we have at Brit from London, portraying one of the great US presidents…he does such a realistic portrayal that we now call him an Oscar winner…brilliant job DDL.
"It's Steven! I have what you've been waiting for." Daniel, i love the work you do! If I would have had a Lincoln or 3 I would have given them to you that day
Daniel Day Lewis is the very definition of methodical. His attention to every finest detail along with the amount of effort he puts into the roles he plays is unfathomable
cant believe this man also played Bill the Butcher and whats his name from There will be blood. What an amazing actor
Long live Daniel day lewis...hes the best actor of all time ❤❤❤
Daniel Day is a great Actor 🎥🎬❤ and the Movie Lincoln one and only 🎉👍🎊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏.
What a brilliant human being in every way. He is a true master of his craft.
He speaks beautifully. He uses the English language to perfection. Pronounced grammar.
I don't think any actor has even came even remotely close to Lincoln and his thought process and still being human and not letting the popularity of being our president and all the ego that can come with that-he still managed to be human about the presidency-no ego,Lewis got him and as exactly as I have always pictured Lincoln to be in my mind. I liked the realness of who Lincoln was-he was like everybody else,just human with a soul Daniel was great!he understood what was needed. Love that!
The greatest actor who’ve ever been on screen
'Fingerprint of the soul', Mr. Lewis just made me lost, and Winfrey appreciated it at the right moment. It's a collaboration!
Reading 100's of books to study a character?? This man really loves what he do.👍
It's like DDL channeled from Lincoln's spirit in the otherworld, all his quirks, characteristics, ideals, powers & his voice, in such an amazingly uncanny fashion, with a mastery that was nothing less than magically spellbinding. Captivating. Transcendent. Totally & wonderfully par for DDL's course.
He virtually resurrected that iconic, complex, ultra nationalistic, mid 19th Century NYC lunatic Bill The Butcher, in the process giving one of the greatest cinematic performances of all time, for the ages, & one as unforgettably chilling as it was downright entertaining (his portrayal of Gerry Conlon in The Name of The Father was equally powerhouse caliber, astonishing & praise worthy, one of the best & most riveting of the 1990s!).
Every screen character brought to life by that peerless thespian is powerfully compelling, & often electrifying, in an indelibly searing manner. Always brilliant & super dedicated to his craft, DDL is truly one of a kind, a British National Treasure, & a shining Star brighter & more celestial than any in the modern day acting firmament. Just incredibly immersive & passionate, fiery & transformative, mesmerizing & chameleonic, & if not the all time acting Goat than he is close enough to being justified that designation (he'd probably have Lincoln's vote as the finest ever!). Daniel Day Lewis is also a humble class act, an all round real good person. God Bless Him!
When I think or read of Lincoln, I see and hear Daniel Day Lewis in the role. An incredible movie, and an incredible portrayal.
Daniel is a brilliant man, as evidenced simply in the way he speaks. It’s a shame he decided to retire; he’s truly one of the greatest actors of our generation
Very few actors can literally transform into the character they are playing. His portrayal of Lincoln is his best work by far
2:17 Subconsciously jumping to the 'Lincoln' voice? :o :D
I loved Lincoln not only for being amazing but cause cinema’s greatest director and actor created this
Apart from his unbeatable talent,he has got that charming appearence., he is deadly combination of simplicity and intelligence Oh my god his smile 😍 I am just falling for him everytime I see him talking 😟 😍
Daniel Day Lewis will go down as one of the greatest actors ever!! He hasn't done too many films, but what he has done is remarkable.
My Left Foot, The Last of the Mohicans, In the Name of the Father, Gangs of New York, There Will Be Blood, Lincoln
not one of the greatest but THE GREATEST
Oprah needs to let him speak! I want to hear from Daniel!
The acting craft is truly amazing. When you see and hear how a person can transform themselves into a character
I only wish that I would get 1/500 of Mr. Day-Lewis' intellect and talent. What a gentleman and an artist.
1:42...best question ever and applies to playing any historical character...
Daniel Day Lewis is a true artist. A great one.
great interview!!!