Daniel Craig Recognized in Queen Elizabeth's New Year's Honors List with Same Title James Bond Holds

The 53-year-old British actor wasdeemed a CMG, Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George, for his services to film and theatre as part ofQueen Elizabeth’s annual New Year’s honors list. Fictional character James Bond, which Craig has portrayed in five 007 movies, also holds the award status in the franchise.

Craig debuted as the spy in 2006’sCasino Royale. He wrapped on the role with 2021’sNo Time to Die.

Back in September, Craig was named ​​anhonorary officer of the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy. With that appointment, Craig also followed in the footsteps of Bond, who is a Royal Navy commander in the series. He said in a statement at the time, “I am truly privileged and honored to be appointed the rank of Honorary Commander in the senior service.”

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In October, when he got his very ownstar on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Craig gave a “short and sweet” speech in which he joked, “I never thought I’d say this, but it’s an absolute honor to be walked all over in Hollywood.”

Healso toldVarietyat the time, “The idea that my name will be alongside those of so many actors who have inspired me during my life is really quite incomprehensible and not something I could have ever imagined. All I can really say is that it is an enormous, mind-boggling privilege to have been invited to join the road.”

source: people.com