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.

Daniel Craig Says He Broke Dave Bautista's Nose During 'Spectre' Fight Scene — and Then Ran Away!

Daniel Craigonce brokeDave Bautista’s nose—and the James Bond actor couldn’t have been more terrified! Craig, 53, appeared onThe Graham Norton Showwhere he was asked to recall some of his worst injuries sustained while shooting his Bond films over the years. “My knee which was onSpectre. That was Dave Bautista, God bless him, who is a professional wrestler,” Craig said while remembering how Bautista had been “gentle” with him while they were filming a fight scene.

Daniel Craig Says He Goes to Gay Bars Often: 'I Don't Get Into Fights' There

There’s a very specific reasonDaniel Craighas a preference for gay bars. While chatting with Bruce Bozzi on SiriusXM’sLunch With Brucepodcast, the 53-year-old actor admitted that he prefers to frequent gay bars because he’s less likely to get into a brawl with “aggressive” straight patrons. “I’ve been going to gay bars for as long as I can remember,” Craig — who has been married toRachel Weiszsince 2011 — said. “One of the reasons [is] because I don’t get into fights in gay bars that often.

Daniel Craig Says He's 'American' Years After Wife Rachel Weisz Attained Her U.S. Citizenship

HasDaniel Craigtaken wifeRachel Weisz‘s lead and become an American citizen? The British actor, 51, called himself “an American” at the premiere of his latest movieKnives Outin Los Angeles on Thursday. “Everyone is an immigrant in this country,” Craig said when discussing the film’s themes. “I’m an immigrant. I’m an American. We’re all immigrants.” A representative for Craig didn’t immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. “I did it because I thought I would go back to England for a while, and lose my green card,” she explained toBritish magazineStylistin 2012.

Daniel Craig Says Women Should 'Be Considered' for James Bond Role

Bond has spoken. British actor Daniel Craig toldU.K.’sThe Mirrorthat he wouldn’t be opposed to a woman taking on the role after he hangs up his suit when he’s done with the latest movie. Support for a diverse Bond has grown in recent years, with fans pushing for actors like Idris Elba and even women like Emily Blunt and Gillian Anderson to take over for Craig. “I think that ­everybody should be ­considered,” Craig said.