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Radcliffe as Harry Potter

Daniel Jacob Radcliffe (born 23 July, 1989) is an English actor, best known for playing the wizard Harry Potter in a series of films based on the best-selling book series.

Early career

Daniel Radcliffe was born in Fulham, London, the only child of Alan Radcliffe (a literary agent) and Marcia Gresham (a casting agent, who was involved in several films for the BBC). Radcliffe's parents discouraged him from show business when, at age five, he expressed desire in acting. However, they changed their minds; in December 1999 he made his first on-screen appearance as the title character in the BBC's televised version of the Dickens novel David Copperfield.

Career

In 2000, Radcliffe was selected to star as the wizard Harry Potter in a big-budget version of the popular book series by J.K. Rowling, after auditions involving thousands of applicants. Radcliffe's first theatrical film appearance was in 2001, a small supporting role in The Tailor of Panama. His first starring role as Harry Potter, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (released in the United States as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone), was released later that year and became a large financial success. It was, at the time, the second highest grossing movie of all time.

In 2002, Radcliffe reprised his role in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (his co-star was Kenneth Branagh, who that same year directed the stage production, The Play What I Wrote, in which Radcliffe made an appearance). In 2004 and 2005, Radcliffe returned to the Potter franchise in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The films continued to produce high box office results and were considered successful worldwide.

Radcliffe is currently filming the independent Australian film, December Boys. He is slated to appear in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, currently scheduled for release in 2007.

Personal life

Radcliffe, who prefers to be called "Dan", was previously educated at Sussex House School, Knightsbridge and is currently educated at the public City of London School. He has two dogs named Binka and Nugget.

He plays bass guitar and is a rock music fan, admiring several bands including The Beatles, The Clash, The Libertines, The Strokes, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Sex Pistols and the Pixies. He also enjoys Bloc Party, R.E.M., U2 and Stereophonics. As well as being a fan of Fulham Football Club, Daniel was a follower of Formula One Racing [1].

Radcliffe's personal fortune has now exceeded GB £23 million making him the richest teenager in the United Kingdom [2]. Radcliffe has been a supporter of various charities, including the Demelza House, to which he has requested fans make donations in lieu of sending him birthday presents.

Filmography

Year Title Role Other notes
2007 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Harry Potter pre-production
2006 December Boys Maps filming
2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter
2004 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Harry Potter
2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter
2001 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Harry Potter U.S. title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
2001 The Tailor of Panama Mark Pendel
1999 David Copperfield Young David Copperfield TV series

Awards

Nominations

2001

2002

2003

  • Best Performance by a Young Actor (Saturn Awards)
  • Most Unforgettable Scene (for the scene "Harry Battles The Basilisk" in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; AOL American Moviegoers Awards)

2004

2005

  • Best Performance by a Young Actor (Saturn Awards)

2006

  • Best Young Actor (Critic's Choice Awards) (Winner to be announced Jan 2006)

Wins

2001

2002

2003

  • Silver Otto Award (Bravo Magazine)
  • Best Male Film Star (Bravo Magazine)
  • Junior Achiever Award ("Relly" Awards, Live with Regis and Kelly)
  • Best Actor (Roadshow Cinema Grand Prix Awards, Japan)
  • Favorite Actor (Second Place, K-Zone Kids Award, Australia)

2004

  • Best Film Star/Actor (Dutch Kids Choice Awards)
  • Best Actor (K-Zone Kids Award, Australia)
  • Best Actor (Roadshow Magazine, China)
  • Best Junior Achiever ("Relly" Awards, Live with Regis and Kelly)
  • Young Celebrity of the Year (ITV Celebrity Awards)
  • Favorite Film Actor (Viewers Vote, 7Extra Magazine, Belgium)
  • Best Breakthrough Actor (Viewers Vote, Star Channel, Japan)

2005

Other

  • 20th place, IMDB's Top 25 Stars for 2004
  • 5th place, TV Guide's "Summer Movie Hunks" Countdown, 2004
  • 5th place, Screen Magazine's "Golden Grand Prix" Awards, 2005

See also

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