Earning his second Best Actor Academy Award. His portrayal was marked by ominous greed, chilling charisma, and menacing callousness.
“My Left Foot marked the emergence of Day-Lewis as not just a proficient actor, but a truly remarkable one.”
In readiness for the challenging role, Day-Lewis endured three days of isolation without water and shed 50 pounds.
Day-Lewis dedicated a year to mastering the craft of dressmaking for the role, flawlessly embodying the singularly focused artistic passion of Reynolds’ life.
After over two decades of development, “Gangs of New York” illuminated the intricate social dynamics of 1863 America, featuring riveting performances by Day-Lewis and Leonardo DiCaprio.