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'Daniel Jacob Radcliffe'^[2] (born 23 July 1989) is an English film, television and stage actor. He is best known for playing school-aged wizard Harry Potter in each of the first five films based on the best-selling ''Harry Potter'' book series, and will also appear in the final two films of that series.^[3]

Contents

Biography

Early life

Career

Personal life

Filmography

Awards

Nominations

Wins

Further reading

See also

References

External links

Biography

Early life

Radcliffe was born in Fulham, London, England,^[4] the only child of Alan Radcliffe, a literary agent, and Marcia Gresham (born "Marcia Gresham Jacobson"),^[5][6] 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.'' Radcliffe's mother is Jewish and grew up in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex;⁶ Young and Rich (bottom of page) Nate Bloom his father is a Protestant who grew up in Northern Ireland.^[7] Radcliffe first expressed a desire to act at the age of five.^[8] In December 1999, he made his acting debut in the BBC's televised two-part version of the Charles Dickens novel ''David Copperfield'', portraying the title character as a young boy.

Career

Radcliffe was asked to audition for the role of Harry Potter in 2000 by producer David Heyman, while in attendance at a play named ''Stones in His Pockets'' in London.^[9][10] 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. 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'' (United States title: ''Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'') was released later that year. During the spring of 2002, the twelve-year old Radcliffe appeared in an episode of ''The Bill'', playing the role of a young boy who helped his mother with voluntary work for a charity.
Radcliffe has also starred in the four 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) and ''Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'' (2007). He has signed on for the sixth and seventh films; ''Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'', scheduled to start filming in September 2007 for release on November 21, 2008, and ''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'', expected in 2010. The films continue to produce high box office results worldwide.
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''). In 2006, he began to make the transition from child to adult actor, appearing in the television series ''Extras'' as a parody of himself, as well as filming the independent Australian drama ''December Boys''. The film, which was bought by Warner Bros., is scheduled for a September 14, 2007 release date in North America. He opened on 27 February, 2007 in a revival 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 two million pounds, as Radcliffe appeared nude in one scene in the play.^[11] Radcliffe's performance received positive reviews,^[12] as critics were impressed by the nuance and depth of his against-type role.^[13] Radcliffe's last performance in ''Equus'' took place on June 9, 2007. When the production transfers to New York City in 2008, Radcliffe may reprise the role;^[14][15] he has stated that he is nervous about repeating the role on Broadway because he considers American audiences more discerning than those in London.^[16]
During the summer of 2007, he filmed the ITV drama ''My Boy Jack'', scheduled to air in the U.K. in November of 2007.^[17] In it, he plays Jack Kipling, a World War I-era soldier and the son of author Rudyard Kipling. Radcliffe to star in new ITV drama Jenna ^[18] About this he said:^[19]

''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.''

At the age of sixteen, 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.^[20] Radcliffe was fourteen at the time of the portrait's creation.
On July 9 2007, Radcliffe and fellow cast members Rupert Grint and Emma Watson left imprints of their hands, feet and wands in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood.^[21]

Personal life

Radcliffe previously attended the Sussex House School, an all-boys school,^[22] and for his AS levels at City of London School. He achieved A grades in the three AS-levels he sat in 2006, but then decided to take a break from education.^[23]
Radcliffe has said that he is not a religious person.^[24] He plays bass guitar (taught by Gary Oldman) and is a fan of punk rock music; he admires a diverse lineup of bands, from Sex Pistols to Arctic Monkeys.^[25] His favourite band is The Hold Steady.^[26] He is also a fan of Fulham Football Club. While on set, to keep busy, he enjoys playing table tennis and video games with his fellow cast members.
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.^[27] He made another appearance on the British young people's rich list in 2007, which placed him as the thirty-third richest young person in Britain with an estimated wealth of £17 million.^[28] He is reported to have earned approximately £250,000 for the first Potter film, around £5.6 million for the fourth film, and more than £8 million for ''Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix''. He will earn over $50 million for the next two films in the franchise. Despite his wealth, Radcliffe has said he does not have expensive tastes. Radcliffe has said that his main expense is books, as he "read[s] a lot".^[29] 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.
He has become a keen follower of cricket^[30] and attended the first England v India test match on his 18th birthday. He queued up for the autographs of Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar and English opening batsman Andrew Strauss at the end of the final day's play.^[31] Regarding this, he stated:^[32]

''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".''

Regarding the milestone of turning 18, Radcliffe stated:^[33]

''I don't plan to be one of those people who, as soon as they turn 18, suddenly buy themselves a massive sports car collection or something similar. I don't think I'll be particularly extravagant. The things I like buying are things that cost about 10 pounds -- books, CDs and DVDs.''

Filmography

Year	Format	Title	Role	Notes
1999	TV	''David Copperfield''	Young David Copperfield
2001	Film	''The Tailor of Panama''	Mark Pendel
		''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone''	Harry Potter	U.S. title: ''Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone''
2002		''Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets''
	Stage	''The Play What I Wrote''	Guest	West End theatre, Wyndham Theatre
2004	Film	''Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban''	Harry Potter
2005		''Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire''
	TV	''Foley and McColl: This Way Up''	Traffic Warden/Himself
2006		''Extras''	Boy Scout/Himself
2007	Stage	''Equus''	Alan Strang	West End theatre, Gielgud Theatre
	Film	''Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix''	Harry Potter
		''December Boys''	Maps
	TV	''My Boy Jack''	Jack Kipling
2008	Film	''Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince''	Harry Potter
2010		''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows''

Awards

Nominations

'2006'

★ Best Young Actor (Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards)

★ Actor of the Year (AOL Moviefone Moviegoer Awards)

★ Best Performance by a Young Actor (Saturn Awards)

★ Best Hero (MTV Movie Awards)

★ Best On-Screen Team (with Emma Watson and Rupert Grint; MTV Movie Awards)
'2005'

★ Best Performance by a Young Actor (Saturn Awards)

★ Best Young Actor (Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards)
'2003'

★ Best Performance by a Young Actor (Saturn Awards)

★ Best Acting Ensemble (Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards)

★ Most Unforgettable Scene (for the scene "Harry Battles The Basilisk" in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) (American Moviegoer Awards)
'2002'

★ Best Performance by a Young Actor (Saturn Awards)

★ Best Young Performer (Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards)

★ Breakthrough Male Performance (MTV Movie Awards)

★ Best Newcomer (Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards)

★ Best Debut (with Emma Watson and Rupert Grint; Sony Ericsson Empire Awards)

★ Outstanding Actor (American Moviegoer Awards)

★ Best Performance in a Feature Film: Leading Young Actor (Young Artist Awards)

★ Best Ensemble in a Feature Film (with Emma Watson and Rupert Grint; Young Artist Awards)

Wins

'2006'

★ Best Actor (Cine Awards, Belgium)

★ Best Male Film Star (Gold): Otto Awards, 2006

★ Best Actor/Movie (SyFy Portal's SyFy Genre Awards)
'2005'

★ Best Young Actor (SyFy Portal's SyFy Genre Awards)
'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'

★ Best Young Actor (SyFy Portal's SyFy Genre Awards)

★ Best Actor (Roadshow Cinema Grand Prix Awards, Japan)
'2002'

★ Person of the Year (''Time For Kids'')

★ Targa d'Oro ("Gold Plate", David di Donatello Awards)

★ Outstanding New Talent (Sir James Carreras Award for the Variety Club Showbusiness Awards)
'2001'

★ Male Youth Discovery of the Year (Hollywood Women's Press Club)

Further reading

★ ''Daniel Radcliffe'' (2004, ISBN 1584152508)

★ ''Daniel Radcliffe: no ordinary wizard'' (2005, ISBN 1416913904)

See also

★ List of Harry Potter films cast members

References

1. Stated in video interview for London Tonight
2. Daniel Radcliffe (actor bio)
3. Report: Daniel Radcliffe signed for final two 'Potter' films ''HPANA.'' Retrieved on March 2, 2007.
4. ''Births, Marriages & Deaths Index of England & Wales, 1984-2004.''
5. Top of the form
6. A nice Jewish wizard: Harry Potter is Jewish — and his grandmother is very proud of him Alex Kasriel
7. On the Set of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Steve Horn
8. Faces of the week: DANIEL RADCLIFFE
9. Hobnobs & broomsticks Craig McLean
10. One enchanted night at theater, Radcliffe became Harry Potter Barry Koltnow
11. Naked stage role for Potter star
12. RADCLIFFE'S WOMEN NERVES
13. Moving the Magic Kenzie Burchell
14. Radcliffe To Bare All On Broadway As ‘Equus’ Eyes Late ‘08 Opening Jennifer Vineyard
15. London Equus — Starring Radcliffe and Griffiths — Closes June 9 John Nathan
16. Radcliffe nervous about baring all on Broadway Michelle Nichols
17. 100 best autumn arts events
18. Sexy Samantha will play Harry Potter's mum
19. http://www.danradcliffe.us/galleries/MyBoyJack/danradmbj081207.jpg, Daniel Radcliffe.com, retrieved 2007-08-15
20. DANIEL RADCLIFFE DRAWING ACQUIRED BY NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
21. Hollywood Blvd Celebrates Potter's 'Wands Of Fame'
22. SUSSEX HOUSE SCHOOL
23. Dan & Emma ace exams GERI
24. Young and Rich (bottom of page) Nate Bloom
25. Daniel Radcliffe's Playlist (From iTunes) Daniel Radcliffe
26. Harry Potter reveals his favourite band
27. Daniel Radcliffe
28. Young People's Rich List: Daniel Radcliffe
29. Daniel Radcliffe richest UK teen, £23 million in the bank, more to come Andrew Stead
30. 'If the script says have sex, I have sex' Helen Pidd
31. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Delhi_Times/Quidditchs_out_cricket_is_in/articleshow/2236189.cms The Times of India - Quidditch's out, cricket is in, retrieved 2007-07-27
32. http://www.hindu.com/2007/07/25/stories/2007072551451800.htm, The Hindu - Tendulkar casts a spell on Radcliffe, retrieved 2007-07-25
33.
http://omg.yahoo.com/lifes-magic-as-daniel-radcliffe-turns-18/news/1152 Reuters, retrieved 2007-07-23

External links

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★ DanRadcliffe.co.uk Unofficial site, works directly with Warner Bros. and Daniel's family.

★ DanRadcliffe.com: Unofficial site, works directly with Warner Bros. and Daniel's family

★ Daniel Radcliffe interview for Order of the Phoenix at TheCinemaSource.com