Imagine being universally regarded as the greatest of your generation. It’s a rare honor for exceptional humans. Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the few people who has a legitimate claim to the title of best actor of his generation. Day-Lewis, or DDL for short, immerses himself in every role, so much so that his method acting tendencies have become legendary Hollywood stories.
The three-time Oscar winner reportedly retired in 2017 after “Phantom Thread.” However, Day-Lewis returns to acting in 2025 with a role in his son Ronan’s film, “Anemone.” With “Anemone” hitting theaters this month, let’s revisit Day-Lewis’s seven best movies.
