He is one of the many public figures to be recognised in the 2022 New Year Honours list, released on Friday (31 December).
A successful stage actor, Craig is set to portray the titular role of Macbeth on Broadway for a limited run in in the New Year.
The 53-year-old – who has played Bond since 2006 – received the honour for his services to film and theatre.
A number of people, including Craig and England’s Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty, were revealed to be on the New Year Honours list ahead of the official announcement on Friday (31 December).