Daniel Jacob Radcliffe is an English actor and producer. He is best known for playing Harry Potter in the Harry Potter film series during his adolescence and early adulthood. Born and raised in London, Radcliffe made his acting debut at age 10 in BBC One's 1999 television film David Copperfield, followed by his cinematic debut in 2001's The Tailor of Panama. The same year, he starred in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Over the next 10 years, he played the lead role in seven sequels, culminating with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. During this period, Radcliffe became one of the highest-paid actors in the world, earned worldwide fame, popularity, and critical acclaim, and received many accolades for his performances in the series.
Born: | Daniel Jacob Radcliffe, July 23, 1989, London, England |
Occupation: | Actor, producer |
Years active: | 1999–present |
Known for: | Harry Potter |
IMDb: | Daniel Radcliffe's IMDb |
About Daniel Radcliffe
Actor best known for playing the wizard-in-training Harry Potter in the landmark Harry Potter film franchise. The role earned him numerous awards including multiple Teen Choice Awards and MTV Movie Awards as well as a National Movie Award for Best Male Performance in 2007. In 2019, he'd begin starring as Craig in the TBS series Miracle Workers.
Before Fame
He made his acting debut in BBC's adaptation of Dickens' David Copperfield when he was 10 years old.
Achievement
After the final installment of Harry Potter, he played leading roles in the films The Woman in Black, Kill Your Darlings, and Horns. He also earned recognition for his performance in the stage production How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Family Life
His parents are literary agent Alan George Radcliffe and casting agent Marcia Jeannine Gresham. He dated actress Laura O'Toole, whom he met while acting in the stage production Equus, from 2007 to 2008. He began dating actress Erin Darke in 2012.
Associations
He co-starred with Emma Watson and Rupert Grint in the Harry Potter films.
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