Daniel Day-Lewis said it is “daft” to refer to him as the best actor to have ever lived, despite his latest triumph making him the first man to win three best actor Oscars.

While Hollywood star Daniel Day-Lewis, 55, claimed he had no idea how much last night’s charity premiere and party for his Lincoln movie would raise for the Wicklow Hospice Foundation, insiders said they believe it will generate a six-figure sum.

Dublin became a part of Hollywood yesterday when movie stars, directors, celebrities and fully paid-up members of the glitterati attended the European premiere of the new Steven Spielberg movie Lincoln in the city’s Savoy Cinema.

Despite a reputation for being an intense and reclusive actor, Daniel Day-Lewis responded unexpectedly when he received a birthday card, Caroline O’Doherty reports

Gloves, a knife and other items from the Lincoln film blockbuster are to be auctioned at the European premiere in Dublin.

Gloves, a knife and other items from the Lincoln film blockbuster are to be auctioned at the European premiere in Dublin next week.