[PAR] [TLE] Nine (2009 live-action film) [SEP] Nine is a 2009 romantic musical drama film directed and produced by Rob Marshall and written by Michael Tolkin and Anthony Minghella.  The film is an adaptation of the 1982 musical of the same name, which in turn is based on Federico Fellini's semi-autobiographical 1963 film "8½".  In addition to songs from the stage musical, all written by Maury Yeston, the film has three original songs, also written by Yeston.  The ensemble principal cast consists of Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Penélope Cruz, Judi Dench, Fergie, Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman, and Sophia Loren. [PAR] [TLE] Daniel Day-Lewis [SEP] Sir Daniel Michael Blake Day-Lewis (born 29 April 1957) is an English actor who holds both British and Irish citizenship.  Born and raised in London, he excelled on stage at the National Youth Theatre, before being accepted at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, which he attended for three years.  Despite his traditional actor training at the Bristol Old Vic, he is considered to be a method actor, known for his constant devotion to and research of his roles.  He would often remain completely in character for the duration of the shooting schedules of his films, even to the point of adversely affecting his health.  He is one of the most selective actors in the film industry, having starred in only five films since 1998, with as many as five years between roles.  Protective of his private life, he rarely gives interviews and makes very few public appearances.
[PAR] [TLE] Nine ( 2009 live - action film ) [ SEP ] Nine is a 2009 romantic musical drama film directed and produced by Rob Marshall and written by Michael Tolkin and Anthony Minghella . The film is an adaptation of the 1982 musical of the same name , which in turn is based on Federico Fellini 's semi - autobiographical 1963 film " 8½ " . In addition to songs from the stage musical , all written by Maury Yeston , the film has three original songs , also written by Yeston . The ensemble principal cast consists of Daniel Day - Lewis , Marion Cotillard , Penélope Cruz , Judi Dench , Fergie , Kate Hudson , Nicole Kidman , and Sophia Loren . [PAR] [TLE] Daniel Day - Lewis [ SEP ] Sir Daniel Michael Blake Day - Lewis ( born 29 April 1957 ) is an English actor who holds both British and Irish citizenship . Born and raised in London , he excelled on stage at the National Youth Theatre , before being accepted at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School , which he attended for three years . Despite his traditional actor training at the Bristol Old Vic , he is considered to be a method actor , known for his constant devotion to and research of his roles . He would often remain completely in character for the duration of the shooting schedules of his films , even to the point of adversely affecting his health . He is one of the most selective actors in the film industry , having starred in only five films since 1998 , with as many as five years between roles . Protective of his private life , he rarely gives interviews and makes very few public appearances .
Which English actor, born in 1957 and considered a method actor, starred in the 2009 musical drama film "Nine."
Which English actor , born in 1957 and considered a method actor , starred in the 2009 musical drama film " Nine . "
Daniel Day-Lewis
Daniel Day-Lewis