Daniel Day-Lewis Ends Acting Career

Daniel Day-Lewis Ends Acting Career
(L–R) Actor Daniel Day-Lewis, winner of the Best Actor award for "Lincoln," and presenter Meryl Streep pose in the press room during the Oscars held at Loews Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood, Calif., on Feb. 24, 2013. Jason Merritt/Getty Images
Colin Fredericson
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Storied actor Daniel Day-Lewis is retiring from acting. The iconic actor most recently known for his award winning role in “Lincoln” announced his retirement through a publicist. He is the only actor to win three Oscars for lead roles.

He won Oscars for “My Left Foot,” “There Will Be Blood,” and “Lincoln,” and was nominated for “Gangs of New York.”

He gave no reason for the retirement.

Colin Fredericson
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