Joined youth drama group in Taunton

Worked as associate artist for Crucible Theatre in Sheffield

Acted in a production of "Prometheus in Evin"

Began directing stage productions at The Gate Theater in West London; remained associated with The Gate until 1992

Served as artistic director at the Royal Court Theater

Directed the revival of "An Inspector Calls" for the National Theatre's Lyttelton Theatre

Made Broadway debut, with the acclaimed revival of "An Inspector Calls"

Staged the acclaimed revival of "Rat in the Skull" starring Tony Doyle and Rufus Sewell

Helmed a BBC documentary on The Royal Court Theatre

Formed Stephen Daldry Productions

Co-directed the short film "Eight"; received a BAFTA nomination

Directed David Hare in the one-person show "Via Dolorosa" in London and on Broadway

Feature film debut as director, "Billy Elliot"; earned an Academy Award nomination for directing

Directed the British stage production of "Far Away" at The Royal Court Theater

Helmed second film, an adaptation of Michael Cunningham's Pulitzer-winning novel "The Hours"; received Golden Globe, BAFTA and Oscar nominations for directing

Directed a stage musical adaptation of "Billy Elliot" in London's West End

Directed the film adaption of Bernhard Schlink's "The Reader" starring Ralph Fiennes and Kate Winslet

Nominated for the 2008 Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Motion Picture (“The Reader”)

Nominated for the 2008 Academy Award for Best Achievement in Directing (“The Reader”)

Once again directed "Billy Elliot, The Musical" when it transferred to Broadway