Daniel-Day Lewis was in movies.
Daniel Day-Lewis . He was also nominated in this category for In the Name of the Father ( 1993 ) and Gangs of New York ( 2002 ) . Gangs of New York is a 2002 American epic period drama film directed by Martin Scorsese , set in the mid-19th century in the Five Points district of New York City . The film is set in 1862 and follows fictional gang leader Bill `` The Butcher '' Cutting ( Daniel Day-Lewis ) in his roles as crime boss and political kingmaker under the helm of `` Boss '' Tweed ( Jim Broadbent ) . In the Name of the Father is a 1993 Irish-British-American biographical courtroom drama film co-written and directed by Jim Sheridan . The film was positively received by critics , and received seven Academy Award nominations , including Best Actor in a Leading Role ( Daniel Day-Lewis ) , Best Actor in a Supporting Role ( Pete Postlethwaite ) , Best Actress in a Supporting Role ( Emma Thompson ) , Best Director , and Best Picture .