Timothy John Wroughton Craig: How Did Daniel Craig’s Father Die?

Timothy John Wroughton Craig is the father of famous English-American actor Daniel Craig. Timothy’s son Daniel Craig is the one who portrayed the role of secret agent James Bond for five installments in the film series, from Casino Royale (2006) up to No Time to Die (2021). He is the husband of British actress Rachel Weisz.

Timothy John Wroughton Craig: Bio Summary

Who Was Daniel Craig’s Father, Timothy?

Timothy John Wroughton Craig, also known as Tim Craig is widely known because he is the father of actor Daniel Craig. Timothy was born in the year 1943 but his full date of birth is unknown. William Craig and Rosalinde Craig were his parents. It is uncertain if he has any siblings or not.

There isn’t much information regarding Timothy’s life as a child, relatives, and family background. The names of the schools he attended are unknown. His paternal grandparents were William Craig and Mary Craig. His maternal grandparents were Howard Jones and Rosa Jones.

Timothy John Wroughton Craig was a midshipman in the Merchant Navy and steel erector before becoming the landlord of two Cheshire pubs: the Ring o’ Bells in Frodsham and the Boot Inn in Tarporley. Timothy got married to Carol Olivia (née Williams), an art teacher. They became parents of two.

Timothy and Carol Olivia Craig gave birth to a daughter called Lea Craig. Lea was born in the year 1965. On 2 March 1968, in Chester, Cheshire, England, Timothy and Carol welcomed their son Daniel Wroughton Craig into the world. Daniel would become an actor and producer.

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Timothy John Craig and Carol Olivia Craig’s marriage ended when they decided to get divorced. They got divorced in 1972 but the reason for the divorce is unknown. After the divorce, Timothy and Carol’s children Lea Craig and Daniel Craig moved to the Wirral Peninsula with their mother.

Timothy has a child called Harry Craig, born in 1991, from his marriage to Kirsty Wroughton-Craig. Timothy and his famous son Daniel Craig had a great relationship but neither of them spoke about each other. Timothy was very proud of his son’s achievements. Timothy once said:

“He doesn’t talk about me and I don’t talk about him, but naturally I am extremely proud of him as he is a very fine actor.” Timothy has reportedly described his relationship with his son Daniel Craig as like ‘best friends’, saying that Daniel was a ‘very fine human being’ who wouldn’t change because of fame and fortune.

Timothy John Wroughton Craig also worked as director of a recruitment company in his wife’s name, Kirsty Craig Associates, based at the Riverside Innovation Centre in Chester.

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How Did Daniel Craig’s Father Die?

Daniel Craig’s father Timothy John Wroughton Craig was killed by liver cancer. He took his last breath on 20 August 2020. He was 77 years old when he died. According to Daily Mail, his wife Kirsty and sons Daniel Craig and Harry Craig were at his bedside when he passed away. Timothy had lived near Oswestry in Shrewsbury with his wife.