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Daniel Craig

James Bond VI

Daniel Wroughton Craig was born on March 2, 1968 in England. His career began on the stage after which he switched to film in 1992. In 2006, he took on the role of James Bond following a stint by Irish actor Pierce Brosnan. Craig has played James Bond in a total of three films to date.

Why Billie Eilish is a Generation Z icon

Why Billie Eilish is a Generation Z icon 03.02.2022

At 20, the multiple Grammy winner is more than an exceptional musical talent. Ten facts about the world-conquering artist.
Adele's '30' tops US iTunes charts

Adele's '30' tops US iTunes charts 19.11.2021

The British superstar's album soared to the top of the US iTunes album sales chart, edging out Taylor Swift's latest. Critics call it her "toughest, most powerful, album yet."
Stars and spies: The secret service on the silver screen

Stars and spies: The secret service on the silver screen 19.10.2021

There is no business like show business, they say. Yet real spies act on the job, too. "Stars & Spies" links fantasy and reality.
James Bond premiere boasts glitz on the red carpet

James Bond premiere boasts glitz on the red carpet 29.09.2021

Agent 007 is known for saving the world, but can he save cinema? Daniel Craig celebrated his final Bond outing with the royals and Billie Eilish.
007's latest mission: Saving theaters worldwide

007's latest mission: Saving theaters worldwide 28.09.2021

The world's greatest spy is coming to the big screen and cinemas around the world hope that ticket sales help them overcome their crisis. Movie theaters are banking on the new Bond flic to bring in revenue.
How Daniel Craig changed James Bond

How Daniel Craig changed James Bond 28.09.2021

The actor said he cried on his last day of shooting "No Time to Die," his fifth and final Bond film. How has Craig shaped Agent 007 over the past 15 years?
What it's like to travel the world with James Bond

What it's like to travel the world with James Bond 27.09.2021

Spectacular locations play an important role in the latest 007 movie, just as they have since the first Bond film in 1962. Here are some of our favorite locations.
From the secret services with love

From the secret services with love 27.05.2021

The world's intelligence agencies have taken to social media to recruit future James Bonds. But will this strategy work?
Sebastian Vettel: 'I will drive a lot faster than James Bond'

Sebastian Vettel: 'I will drive a lot faster than James Bond' 05.03.2021

It never really clicked at Ferrari for Sebastian Vettel. Now racing for a new team, which has just undergone a major rebrand, the German veteran driver tells DW he is looking forward to a fresh start.
UK spy agency MI6 says sorry for LGBT+ ban

UK spy agency MI6 says sorry for LGBT+ ban 19.02.2021

The head of the UK's foreign intelligence service has given the first public apology for MI6's ban on LGBT+ agents. The policy, scrapped in 1991, was left in place after a series of Cold War scandals.
Ken Adam, creator of magical film sets, on his 100th birthday

Ken Adam, creator of magical film sets, on his 100th birthday 05.02.2021

Ken Adam designed some of the most famous film sets ever made, including seven for the "James Bond" films. The German-British set designer and two-time Oscar winner was born 100 years ago today.
Pandemic woes: which cultural events can we look forward to in 2021?

Pandemic woes: which cultural events can we look forward to in 2021? 01.01.2021

Cancellations, delays, extensions: the COVID pandemic still promises to overshadow events in the near future to come. Regardless, here are some cultural highlights to look forward to in the New Year.
James Bond actor Sean Connery dies at 90

James Bond actor Sean Connery dies at 90 31.10.2020

Famous for many roles including that of James Bond, actor Sean Connery has died. He rose to fame as James Bond and stole the hearts of women all over the world. Later, he won awards with character roles.
Daimler plans larger stake in James Bond carmaker Aston Martin

Daimler plans larger stake in James Bond carmaker Aston Martin 27.10.2020

German auto giant Daimler has announced plans to ramp up its partnership with Aston Martin and take a stake of up to 20% in the struggling British luxury carmaker.
'We never sleep': Exhibition explores secret life of spies

'We never sleep': Exhibition explores secret life of spies 24.09.2020

Artists dive into the secret world of espionage in a new exhibition at Frankfurt's Shirn Kunsthalle. The spy profession started long before James Bond made it popular — and for good reason.

British actress Diana Rigg dies at 82

British actress Diana Rigg dies at 82 10.09.2020

The renowned actress was diagnosed with cancer in March and passed away in her sleep, according to her daughter. Rigg was prolific both on stage and on the big screen, playing anything from Lady MacBeth to an Avenger.
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