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Daniel Caltagirone
Daniel Caltagirone, born on June 18, 1972, is an accomplished English actor recognized for his notable performances in acclaimed productions such as “The Beach,” “Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life,” and the Oscar-winning masterpiece “The Pianist.” His career took off with his portrayal of the lead character, Moon, in the television series “Lock Stock.” Outside of his professional achievements, Daniel Caltagirone is a devoted father to two children from his previous marriage to Melanie Sykes.
London, England
Name
Date of Birth
Birth Place
Profession
Career
Spouse
Daniel Caltagirone
18 June 1972
London, England
Actor, Producer
1998 – Present
Melanie Sykes
Reltionship
Children
(m. 2001; div. 2009)
2 (Roman Caltagirone, Valentino Luca Caltagirone)
Career
Daniel Caltagirone journey into the world of entertainment began at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he honed his craft and graduated in 1997. During his final year at Guildhall, he caught the eye of an ITV talent scout, leading to his debut as a lead actor in Ruth Rendell’s “Going Wrong.” His cinematic debut followed swiftly, as he filmed alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme in “Legionnaire” during the summer of 1998.
Following his initial success, Daniel Caltagirone embarked on a season with the Royal Shakespeare Company, where his talent caught the attention of acclaimed director Danny Boyle. This encounter led to a role as Unhygenix in “The Beach,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio. He then ventured into television, joining the cast of “Friends” for a memorable appearance before securing a lead role in Guy Ritchie’s “Lock Stock,” a TV spin-off of the cult film “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.”
Daniel Caltagirone career continued to flourish with notable roles in acclaimed films such as Roman Polanski’s “The Pianist,” which garnered international acclaim and multiple Academy Awards. His versatility shone through as he delved into action-packed blockbusters like “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life” and the critically acclaimed “The Fall.” Over the years, he showcased his talent across various mediums, from television miniseries like “The Path to 9/11” to historical dramas such as “The Tudors.” In recognition of his remarkable contributions to the film industry, Daniel Caltagirone was honored with the Nations Award for Outstanding Contribution to Film at the Venice Film Festival in September 2021.
Personal life
Daniel Caltagirone, born on June 18, 1972, hails from London, where he spent his formative years and attended St Ignatius College in Enfield. Despite his London roots, he also has strong connections to New York City, having spent a significant portion of his childhood there with relatives.
Primarily recognized for his acting prowess, Daniel Caltagirone has left an indelible mark on the film industry with notable roles in acclaimed movies such as The Beach, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, and the Oscar-winning masterpiece, The Pianist. After completing his education at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1997, Daniel Caltagirone embarked on his journey into the world of acting. During his final year at Guildhall, he caught the eye of an ITV talent scout, which led to a breakthrough role as the lead in Ruth Rendell’s Going Wrong. Following this success, he ventured into the realm of cinema, landing his inaugural film role in Legionnaire, where he starred alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme during the summer of 1998.
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Legionnaire | Guido Rosetti | |
| 2000 | The Beach | Unhygenix | |
| 2000 | Mad About Mambo | Carlos Rega | |
| 2002 | The Pianist | Majorek | |
| 2002 | The Four Feathers | Gustave | |
| 2003 | Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life | Nicholas Petraki | |
| 2006 | The Fall | Sinclair / Governor Odious | |
| 2006 | After… | Nate | |
| 2010 | The Reeds | Joe | |
| 2011 | Lipstikka | Michael | |
| 2012 | Outpost: Black Sun | Macavoy | |
| 2013 | Convenience | Tommy | |
| 2015 | Dough | Stephen Dayan | |
| 2016 | Smoking Guns | Richard Holt | |
| 2016 | Eliminators | Ray | |
| 2020 | Original Gangster | Campbell | |
| 2023 | Devil | ||
| 2023 | Thangalaan |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Heartbeat | Liam | |
| 1997, 2008 | The Bill | Billy Figgis / Simon Watson | |
| 1998 | Friends | The Waiter | |
| 1998 | The Ruth Rendell Mysteries | Danny Danilo | |
| 1999 | The Cyberstalking | Taylor | |
| 1999, 2000 | A Touch of Frost | Ray English | |
| 2000 | Harbour Lights | Harry Badden | |
| 2000 | Lock, Stock… | Moon | |
| 2001 | The Lost Battalion | Pvt. Phillip Cepeglia | |
| 2006 | The Path to 9/11 | Mark | |
| 2008 | The Passion | Eban | |
| 2009 | Above Suspicion | DS Paul Barolli | |
| 2009 | The Fixer | Gideon Stone | |
| 2010 | Silent Witness | Peter Snelling | |
| 2010 | The Tudors | Girolamo da Treviso | |
| 2010 | Time Machine: Rise of the Morlocks | Hoyle | |
| 2012 | The Fear | Eddie Timms | |
| 2015 | Crossing Lines | Robert Penny | |
| 2016 | Medici | Pazzi | |
| 2017–2019 | Britannia | Brutus | |
| 2019 | Ransom | Inspector Lorenzo Maramoldo | |
| 2019 | 1944: Should We Bomb Auschwitz? | John W. Pehle | |
| 2020 | Death in Paradise | Will ‘Wolfie’ Arnot | |
| 2020 | Agatha and the Midnight Murders | Eli Schneider | |
| 2021 | Domina | Ledipus |
Video Games
Music videos
Commercials
Awards and Nominations
Internal Links
External Links
- Daniel Caltagirone – Movies and TV shows – Selective Ranks [1]
