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HARRY POTTER(DANIEL RADCLIFFE)


Daniel Radcliffe

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Daniel Radcliffe

Radcliffe in November 2010
BornDaniel Jacob Radcliffe[1][2]
23 July 1989 (age 21)
Hammersmith, London,
United Kingdom
OccupationActor
Years active1999 – present
Daniel Jacob Radcliffe (born 23 July 1989)[3] is an English actor who rose to prominence playing the titular character in the Harry Potter film series adapted from thebook series of the same name. Radcliffe was cast as Harry at the age of eleven.[4] From 2001 to 2010, he starred in seven Harry Potter films alongside Rupert Grint andEmma Watson; he will return for the final installment: the second part of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2011). Radcliffe's work on the Harry Potter series has earned him several awards and more than £60 million.
In 2007, Radcliffe was involved in three non-Harry Potter productions: the television adaptation of the play My Boy Jack, the film adaptation of the novel December Boysand the theater production Equus, for which he earned a Drama Desk Award nomination. Since then he has appeared in the theater production How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (2011), and has filmed the film adaptation of the novel The Woman in Black (2012).
Radcliffe has also contributed to many charities, including Demelza House Children's Hospice and The Trevor Project; he won the Trevor Project's "Hero Award" in 2011. Radcliffe also suffers from a mild form of the neurological disorder dyspraxia.

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Early life

Radcliffe was born in Queen Charlotte's Hospital, Hammersmith, West London, England,[3] the only child of Alan George Radcliffe, a literary agent, and Marcia Jeannine Gresham (née Marcia Gresham Jacobson), a casting agent who was involved in several films for the BBC, including The Inspector Lynley Mysteries and, most recently, Walk Away And I Stumble.[5][6] Radcliffe's mother is Jewish and a native of Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex (her family's surname was anglicised from "Gershon");[6][7][8] his father, originally from Northern Ireland, is Protestant.[9][10]
Radcliffe first expressed a desire to act at the age of five.[11] In December 1999, aged ten, he realised his ambition and made his acting debut in the BBC's televised two-part adaptation of the Charles Dickens novelDavid Copperfield, portraying the title character as a young boy.[12]
Radcliffe was educated at two independent schools for boys: Sussex House School, a day school in Cadogan Square in Chelsea in London.[13] He achieved A grades in the three AS-levels he sat in 2006, but then decided to take a break from education, and did not go to college or university.[14]

Career

In 1999, Radcliffe played the role of the young David Copperfield in the television adaptation of the Dickens novel.
In 2000, he was asked to audition for the role of Harry Potter for the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by producer David Heyman while in attendance at a London production of Stones in His Pockets.[15][16] In August of that year, after several auditions, he was selected to play the role in the big-budget adaptation of the award-winning book series by J.K. Rowling. Rowling herself also approved of this selection: "Having seen Dan Radcliffe's screen test I don't think Chris Columbus could have found a better Harry".[17] Radcliffe made his film debut in 2001 with a supporting role alongside Pierce Brosnan in The Tailor of Panama, and the first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released later that year.
Radcliffe in July 2009
Radcliffe starred in the seven subsequent Harry Potter film adaptations: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004),Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007), Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009), and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, where the film was split into two parts.[18] Radcliffe has said he was "very happy" with the decision to split the last film into two parts as he believes there is "nothing in the book that doesn't relate to the main story or drive it forward" and so "there’s not much you could cut without really taking away from the book."[18]
At the age of 16, Radcliffe became the youngest non-royal ever to have an individual portrait in Britain's National Portrait Gallery. On 13 April 2006, his portrait, drawn by Stuart Pearson Wright, was unveiled as part of a new exhibition opening at London's Royal National Theatre, then moved to the National Portrait Gallery where it resides.[19]
In 2006, Radcliffe appeared in the television series Extras as a parody of himself. In the same year he filmed the independent Australian drama December Boys. During the summer of 2007, he filmed the ITV drama My Boy Jack, based upon the true story of Rudyard Kipling's son's death in battle during the First World War, which aired in the United Kingdom on Remembrance Day 2007 and premiered in the United States on 20 April 2008.[20] In the film, Radcliffe played Jack Kipling, a World War I-era soldier and the son of author Rudyard Kipling.[21] About the role, he stated: "For many people my age, the First World War is just a topic in a history book. But I've always been fascinated by the subject and think it's as relevant today as it ever was."[22]
On 9 July 2007, Radcliffe and fellow Harry Potter cast members Rupert Grint and Emma Watson left imprints of their hands, feet, and wands in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood.[23]
In December 2007 the New York Times reported that Radcliffe had agreed to portray the deceased photojournalist Dan Eldon in an upcoming biopic entitled The Journey is the Destination.[24] Eldon's mother, Kathy, personally chose Radcliffe over other actors such as Heath Ledger, Ryan Phillippe and Joaquin Phoenix, noting Radcliffe's "puckishness, sense of humour and energy" as similar to her son's.[25] Radcliffe will also star in the 2011 adaptation of The Woman in Black, a 1983 ghost story by Susan Hill, which has previously been filmed as a made-for-television movie and was adapted for the stage.[26] Referring to the role, he was quoted as saying, "I am incredibly excited to be part of The Woman in Black. Jane Goldman's script is beautifully written – both tender and terrifying in equal measure."[27] The film will be released on 28 October 2011.

Stage career

In 2002, Radcliffe appeared as a guest in the West End production The Play What I Wrote directed by Kenneth Branagh (who appeared with Radcliffe in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets as Professor Lockhart).[12]
On 27 February 2007 Radcliffe began the production of Peter Shaffer's play Equus as Alan Strang, a stable boy who has an obsession with horses. The role generated significant pre-opening media interest and advance sales topped £2 million, as Radcliffe appeared nude in one scene in the play.[28] Radcliffe's performance received positive reviews,[29] as critics were impressed by the nuance and depth of his against-type role.[30] Radcliffe's last performance in Equus took place on 9 June 2007. The production then transferred to Broadway in New York City opening on 25 September 2008, where Radcliffe reprised the role of Alan Strang along with Richard Griffiths, who was also in the Equus production in London and played Vernon Dursley in the Harry Potter series.[31][32] Prior to the play's opening he stated that he was nervous about repeating the role on Broadway because he considered American audiences more discerning than those in London.[33]
On 27 March 2011, Radcliffe debuted in the role of J. Pierrepont Finch in a Broadway revival of How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.[34][35]

Personal life

Radcliffe at the 2008 BAFTA Awards
Radcliffe has stated that he is an atheist,[36] and also "very proud of being Jewish."[37][38][39] He is a fan of punk rock music and admires a diverse lineup of bands, from Sex Pistolsand The Libertines to Arctic Monkeys and more recently Jack Peñate and Kate Nash.[40] His favourite band is The Hold Steady.[41] In November 2007, Radcliffe published several poems under the pen name Jacob Gershon.[37][42]
He is reported to have earned £1 million for the first Potter film,[43] around £5.6 million for the fourth film, and more than £8 million for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. In 2010, Radcliffe was reported to have personal assets of £28.5 million, making him richer than Princes William and Harry.[44] Despite his wealth, Radcliffe has said he does not have expensive tastes. His main expense is buying books: "I read a lot."[45] Radcliffe appeared on the Sunday Times Rich List in 2006, which estimated his personal fortune to be GB£14 million, making him one of the richest young people in the United Kingdom.[46] By April 2009, The Daily Telegraph measured his net worth at £30m, making him the 12th richest young person in the UK. According to the publication, Radcliffe is expected to have amassed £70m by the time the series of films concludes.[47]
Radcliffe has been a supporter of various charities, including Demelza House Children's Hospice in Sittingbourne, Kent, to which he has requested fans make donations in lieu of birthday presents. In February 2005, Radcliffe put a "Hogwarts Crew" T-shirt which he autographed up for auction to help raise money for the Tsunami victims in 2005. His T-shirt was part of the Tsunami Clothes Auction that raised money for the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Organization. He wore the T-shirt during the making of the film, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. These T-shirts were only issued to members of the cast and crew. His shirt raised £520.[48]
In a 2009 issue of Attitude, Radcliffe announced his support for the Liberal Democrats.[49] Radcliffe also positions himself as a gay rights activist by speaking out against homophobia and filmed a public service announcement for The Trevor Project promoting awareness of gay teen suicide prevention.[50][51] He has also contributed financially to The Trevor Project.[52] In 2011, Radcliffe was a recipient of the Trevor Project's "Hero Award" for assisting the Project in gay teen suicide prevention.[53]
He has become a keen follower of cricket[54] and attended the first England v India test match on his 18th birthday. He queued up for the autographs of Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar and English opening batsman Andrew Strauss at the end of the final day's play.[55] Regarding this, he stated:[56]
I was telling people in a recent interview that I had a dream that Andrew Strauss was chasing me with a cricket bat. It was during the West Indies series when Andrew wasn’t doing too well and an Australian who was listening in piped up and said, "I wouldn’t worry about Strauss, if he had a swing at you at the moment he’d probably miss."
Radcliffe has stated that he suffers from a mild form of the neurological disorder dyspraxia.[57]

Stage and screen credits

Films

Radcliffe at December Boys premiere in 2007
Year↓Title↓Role↓Notes
2001The Tailor of PanamaMark PendelSupporting role
2001Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneHarry PotterReleased as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the US and India
2002Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
2004Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
2005Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2007Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
2007December BoysMaps
2009Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceHarry Potter
2010Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
2011Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2Post-production
2011The Journey is the DestinationDan EldonIn production
2011The Woman in BlackArthur KippsFilming

Television

Stage

Awards

Nominations

2011
2010
2009
2008
2006
2005
2003
2001

Wins

2009
  • Favorite Leading Actor in a Broadway Play (Broadway.com Audience Award)
  • Favorite Breakthrough Performance (Broadway.com Audience Award)
2008
  • Dewynters London Newcomer of the Year (Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers’ Choice Awards, UK)
2007
  • Best Male Performance (National Movie Awards, UK)
2006
  • Best Actor (Cine Awards, Belgium)
  • Best Male Film Star (Gold): Otto Awards, 2006
  • Best Actor/Movie (SyFy Portal's SyFy Genre Awards)
2005
2004
  • Top 10 Child Stars (RTL Television, Germany)
  • Best Breakthrough Male Actor (Star Channel Star Awards, Japan)
  • Best Junior Achiever (for viewers' favorite under-16 guest on the show Relly Awards)
  • Young Talent of the Year (ITV Celebrity Awards)
  • Best Movie Actor (K-Zone Kids Awards, Philippines)
  • Best Film Star/Actor (Dutch Kids Choice Awards)
2003
2002
2001
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