As an incredibly meticulous and committed actor, Day-Lewis has a long-standing reputation for taking his work home with him and quite literally becoming his character on the surface and internally.

Source: https://screenrant.com/lincoln-movie-daniel-day-lewis-transformation-explained/

Daniel Day-Lewis played this Irish writer and painter, who had cerebral palsy, in the award-winning film ‘My Left Foot.’

Source: https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/most-famous-people-glasnevin-cemetery

Day-Lewis' performance remains one of his best and remains a prime example of how his sheer dedication to the craft made him one of Hollywood's finest and most decorated actors.

Source: https://collider.com/actors-who-won-oscar-on-first-nomination/