Daniel Day-Lewis won the 2008 Best Actor Oscar for his performance as "Daniel Plainview" in There Will Be Blood.
Fast Facts:
- Nominated in 2002 for his portrayal of "Bill 'The Butcher' Cutting" in Gangs of New York
- Nominated in 1993 for his performance as "Gerry Conlon" in In the Name of the Father
- Previously won an Best Actor Award in 1989 for My Left Foot
- Nominated for 4 Academy Awards in his lifetime
