Daniel Radcliffe
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 Radcliffe's "Reflections on the Fourth Film" for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (DVD) |
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| Birth name | Daniel Jacob Radcliffe |
| Born | 23 July 1989 (age 17) Fulham, London, England |
| Notable roles | Young David Copperfield in David Copperfield (1999) Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) and its sequels. |
Daniel Jacob Radcliffe[1] (born 23 July 1989) is an English actor, known for playing schoolboy wizard Harry Potter in each of the first five films based on the best-selling book series.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Early life
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. He has two dogs, Binka and Nugget. Radcliffe is Jewish on his mother's side and Protestant on his father's, and does not practice any religion.[2] Radcliffe first expressed a desire to act at the age of five. In December 1999, he made his acting debut in the BBC's televised version of the Dickens novel David Copperfield, portraying the title character as a young boy.
[edit] Career
In August 2000, after several auditions, he was selected for his most prominent role to date; Harry Potter in the big-budget adaptations of the popular book series by J.K. Rowling. Radcliffe made his film debut in 2001 with a supporting role in the The Tailor of Panama, with the first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (United States title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone),, which became one of the highest grossing films of all time, released later in the year.
Radcliffe has gone on to star in four of the Harry Potter sequels: 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 scheduled for release on July 13, 2007. The films have continued 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 appeared in the television series Extras, playing a parody of himself. Continuing to make the transition from child to adult actor, Radcliffe's most recent film is the independent Australian drama December Boys, scheduled for a December 2006 release. Radcliffe will also appear in a revival of Peter Shaffer's play Equus as Alan Strang, a stable boy who has an obsession with horses. The latter role has generated significant media interest, as Radcliffe will appear nude in one scene in the play.[3] Radcliffe has also signed on for the ITV drama My Boy Jack as Jack Kipling, son of author Rudyard Kipling. Filming is scheduled for July 2007.[4]
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.[5] Radcliffe was fourteen at the time of the portrait's creation.
[edit] Personal life
Radcliffe previously attended the Sussex House School and is educated at the City of London School as of 2006. He achieved straight A grades in the three AS-levels he sat for in 2006,[6] and is scheduled to take a break from education in the academic year 2006-07 to focus on his acting career.
Radcliffe plays bass guitar (he was 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.[7] As well as being a fan of Fulham Football Club, Radcliffe was a follower of Formula One Racing. While on set, to keep busy, he enjoys playing table tennis and video games with his cast members.
Radcliffe's personal fortune now exceeds GB£14 million, making him one of the richest teenagers in the United Kingdom.[8] He is reported to have earned approximately £150,000 for the first Potter film, around £5.6 million for the fourth film, and is expected to earn more than £8 million for the next film, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.[9] Radcliffe has been a supporter of various charities, including Demelza House Children's Hospice, to which he has requested fans make donations in lieu of sending him birthday presents.
[edit] Filmography
| Medium | Project | Year | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TV | David Copperfield | 1999 | Young David Copperfield | |
| Film | The Tailor of Panama | 2001 | Mark Pendel | |
| Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone | Harry Potter | U. S. title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone | ||
| Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | 2002 | |||
| Stage | The Play What I Wrote | Guest | West End theatre, Wyndham Theatre | |
| Film | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | 2004 | Harry Potter | |
| Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | 2005 | |||
| TV | Foley and McColl: This Way Up | Traffic Warden | ||
| Extras | 2006 | Boy Scout/Himself | ||
| Film | December Boys | 2007 | Maps | |
| Stage | Equus | Alan Strang | West End theatre, Gielgud Theater | |
| TV | My Boy Jack | Jack Kipling | ||
| Film | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | Harry Potter | ||
| Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | 2008 |
[edit] Awards
[edit] 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 Preformer (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)
[edit] Wins
2006
- Best Actor (Cine Awards, Belgium)
- Best Male Film Star (Gold): Otto Awards, 2006
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)
[edit] Footnotes
- ^ harrypotter.warnerbros.co.uk. Warner Bros. (Flash: click appropriate actor's image, click "Actor Bio") (official Warner Bros. site). Retrieved on 28 March 2006.
- ^ Mentioned on The Today Show, 12/7/06; can be viewed at [1], at 2:40
- ^ news.bbc.co.uk. Naked stage role for Potter star. Retrieved on 13 August 2006.
- ^ "Radcliffe to star in new ITV drama", MuggleNet, 2006-08-27.
- ^ npg.org.uk. Daniel Radcliffe Drawing Acquired by National Portrait Gallery. Retrieved on 28 July 2006.
- ^ Dan and Emma Ace Exams. HPANA. Retrieved on 2006-09-15.
- ^ undercover.com.au. Daniel Radcliffe Claims Arctic Monkeys as His Own. Retrieved on 28 July 2006.
- ^ Sunday Times Rich List. The Sunday Times Rich List 2006. Retrieved on 25 November 2006.
- ^ sympatico.ca. Potter's Paycheque. Retrieved on 9 August 2006.
[edit] External links
- Daniel Radcliffe at the Internet Movie Database
- DanRadcliffe.com: Unofficial site, works with Warner Bros. and Daniel Radcliffe & family
- DanRadcliffe.co.uk Unofficial site with contributions from Daniel & family
- Radcliffe interview, 2005, Aced Magazine
