Daniel Craig
- Net worth $165 million
- Birthday March 2, 1968
- Status Married
- Country England, United States
- Ethnicity English, Welsh, Scottish, Irish
- Source(-s) of wealth Actor
How much is Daniel Craig Worth? Daniel Craig Net Worth in 2026
Daniel Craig’s net worth is estimated at $165 million as of October 2026. Daniel Craig is an English actor best known for playing James Bond and detective Benoit Blanc, who returned as Blanc in Wake Up Dead Man in 2025.
| Net worth | $165 million (estimate, October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Estimated annual income | About $25 million a year |
| Born | March 2, 1968, in Chester, Cheshire, England (age 58) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Occupations | Actor, producer |
| Known for | James Bond, Knives Out film series |
How much is Daniel Craig worth in 2026?
Daniel Craig is worth an estimated $165 million in 2026, with annual income of roughly $25 million. His wealth comes from his five-film run as James Bond, including co-producer credits on Spectre and No Time to Die, and from the Knives Out series. Stage work and selective independent films add to that. Estimates vary, so this is an approximation.
Daniel Craig in 2026: what they’ve been up to
- 2024: Starred in Queer, directed by Luca Guadagnino, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
- 2025: Returned as detective Benoit Blanc in Wake Up Dead Man, the third Knives Out film.
- 2027 (listed): Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is in post-production.
- An untitled Damien Chazelle film is also in post-production.
How Daniel Craig makes money
- Bond films: Fees and co-producer credits across Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, Spectre and No Time to Die.
- Knives Out series: Lead role as Benoit Blanc in Knives Out, Glass Onion and Wake Up Dead Man.
- Independent film and stage: Projects such as Queer and Broadway productions of Macbeth.
- Producing: Co-producer credits on Spectre and No Time to Die.
Career timeline
- 1992: Film debut in The Power of One.
- 1993: Stage debut in Angels in America at the Royal National Theatre.
- 1996: Breakthrough in the BBC drama Our Friends in the North.
- 2006: Cast as James Bond in Casino Royale.
- 2008: Starred in Quantum of Solace.
- 2012: Starred in Skyfall.
- 2015: Starred in and co-produced Spectre.
- 2016: Played Iago in Othello at New York Theatre Workshop.
- 2019: Played Benoit Blanc in Knives Out.
- 2021: Final Bond film, No Time to Die, which he also co-produced.
- 2022: Reprised Blanc in Glass Onion and starred in a Broadway revival of Macbeth.
- 2024: Starred in Queer.
- 2025: Returned in Wake Up Dead Man.
Early life and background
Daniel Craig was born in Chester, Cheshire, to Carol Olivia, an art teacher, and Timothy John Wroughton Craig, a pub landlord. He grew up on the Wirral Peninsula and in Liverpool, and began acting in school plays at around six. After joining the National Youth Theatre he moved to London at 16, worked part-time in restaurants, and later graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
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Daniel Craig net worth FAQ
What is Daniel Craig’s net worth?
Daniel Craig’s net worth is estimated at $165 million as of October 2026. Estimates vary.
How does Daniel Craig make money?
Mainly from bond films, knives out series, independent film and stage, among other sources. See the breakdown above.
How old is Daniel Craig?
Daniel Craig is 58 years old, born on March 2, 1968, in Chester, Cheshire, England.
Where is Daniel Craig from?
Daniel Craig was born in Chester, Cheshire, England and is associated with United Kingdom.
What is Daniel Craig doing now?
He returned as detective Benoit Blanc in Wake Up Dead Man (2025) and has Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew listed for 2027.
How is Daniel Craig’s net worth estimated?
It is an approximation compiled from public reporting, deal and earnings figures and valuation data. Figures change over time.
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How we estimate net worth
Our estimates are based on public reporting, company valuations, and deal and earnings figures all compiled in an internal valuation model. They are approximate, and figures change over time as new information emerges.
Last updated: October 2026.