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BIOGRAPHY OF DANIEL RADCLIFFE
Birth name:
Daniel Jacob Radcliffe
Nickname
Dan
Height
5' 8" (1.73 m)
Mini biography
Daniel Jacob Radcliffe was born on July 23rd, 1989 to Alan Radcliffe and Marcia Gresham. He began performing in small school productions as a young boy. Soon enough, he landed a role in David Copperfield (1999) (TV), as the young David Copperfield. A couple of years later, he landed a role as Mark Pendel in The Tailor of Panama (2001), the son of Harry and Louisa Pendel (Geoffrey Rush and Jamie Lee Curtis). Curtis had indeed pointed out to Daniel's mother that he could be Harry Potter himself. Soon afterwards, Daniel was cast as Harry Potter by director, Chris Columbus in the film that hit theaters in November 16, 2001, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). He was recognized worldwide after this film was released. Pleasing audiences and critics everywhere, filming on its sequel, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) commenced shortly afterwards. He appeared again as Harry in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) directed by Alfonso Cuarón, and will also be in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).
Now being one of the world's most recognizable people, Daniel leads a somewhat normal life. He has made friends working on the Harry Potter films, which include his co-stars Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. Hopefully, he will continue his blossoming acting career and be truly brilliant.
Trivia
Likes to play pranks. He took co-star Robbie Coltrane's cellular phone and changed it so all the messages were in Turkish.
Has two dogs, border terriers: named Binka & Nugget.
Tried reading the first Harry Potter book when he was 8 years old, but was unable to finish it. Finally read the entire book when he was cast in the lead role of the film
Has never actually seen the film The Tailor of Panama (2001) in which he appeared.
Attends an all-boys private school
His favorite book from the Harry Potter series so far is number three, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Although he loves to play Playstation, listen to music (some of his faves are The Stereophonics, R.E.M. and U2), and write, he's also very active and energetic. He loves to run and enjoys football (soccer) and other sports.
In February 2002, he was nominated for, and won "Best Newcomer" at the Variety Club 'Award' ceremonies.
Received the Sir James Carreras Award For Outstanding New Talent for his role in Harry Potter at The Variety Club Showbusiness Awards 2002.
Voted Person of the Year 2002 by Time Kids.
Has stated that 12 Angry Men (1957) is the first black & white film he ever saw and is also his favorite film.
He also named Jane's Addiction, Libertines, The, Rage Against the Machine and Darkness, The among his favourite bands.
The casting agent for the Harry Potter films was one of his father's friends and when he saw Daniel he thought he looked perfect for the part after almost giving up. Daniel auditioned for, and got the part, that he is now most recognized for, Harry Potter.
He enjoys listening to the music of Blur, Muse, 'Music, The' , Zwan and Brendan Benson.
A February 23, 2004 article in English newspaper The Sun listed him as Britain's third richest teenager behind only Prince Harry Windsor and Charlotte Church. He is said to be worth 5 million pounds.
Has earned 6 million pounds so far portraying Harry Potter, making him the second richest teenage in Britain behind Prince Harry Windsor's 14 million pounds. [2004]
Can rotate his arm at a 360 degree angle.
Is a big fan of Gary Oldman, his co-star in the latest film in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004).
A fan of Fulham Football Club.
He is a fan of Red Hot Chili Peppers and attended their London concert in June 2004.
Is learning to play bass guitar.
Some of his favorite music groups are Stratovarius (Finland), Huey Lewis and The News (USA), and Tom Robinson (England).
Favourite actors include Cameron Diaz, Scarlett Johansson and Ben Stiller.
He originally disliked the "Harry Potter" books when he first read them.
Especially like the music group the Sex Pistols. He also plays the bass guitar.
He is a fan of indie rock. Some of his favourite bands include: The Zutons, Razorlight, The Libertines, Bloc Party, Hope of the states, The Futureheads and Kaiser Chiefs.
Personal Quotes
After being cast as Harry Potter: "I think I'm a tiny bit like Harry 'cos I'd like to have an owl. Yeah, that's the tiny bit, actually."
"I don't know. People tell me I look mournful. They say, "Cheer up, Dan, it's not that bad!" Sometimes I just look into space, which freaks people out. If I was ever required to do anything other than look haunted, I could. I'm a happy person. Though I don't, like, dot my "I's" with hearts or anything - that would be too happy."
"I'm not much of a cake person."
"But I don't think it's going to happen. I don't think I'll do all of them - I'll probably get too spotty or too tall or I'll shrink or something."
"Absolutely. 100 percent." [on believing in magic]
"I was in the bath at the time, and my dad came running in and said, 'Guess who they want to play Harry Potter!?' and I started to cry. It was probably the best moment of my life."
"I'm not clumsy, I'm just accident prone."
Upon seeing the movie: "I'm a bit nervous about whether people will like it, but I've seen it, and I'm sure they will. It's really good - it's quite scary, it's quite emotional. Even I cried and I don't cry easily! I cried at the end credits when my name came up, and I was, like, Oh my God! I can't believe that's my name! I've met so many people since we started filming and it's been wonderful. I've progressed so far and changed so much since the beginning. It's been like a real journey."
On considering himself as a heartthrob: "Personally I can't see it, but if other people can, fine. Cool!"
"I would consider doing any part as long as the script is good and the film has an interesting director."
"I like them, but it's hard to concentrate when the bats fly about, and they pee while they fly." [about the bats on the set]
"I've never been one of the cool people at school, but then again, I don't get the people who are cool. It's not that I don't like then, it's just that they don't interest me."
"Too many little numbers on one page!" - about math
"Stage is much more intimidating than going before the cameras, because you can really screw up, and can't do a retake."
"When I go back to school everyone asks a lot of questions. Then, after about a week, when I've answered everything, we get back to normal."
"It's too far down the road to decide about a fifth movie. I'm still the same age Harry is, and I haven't actually grown that much."
SALARY
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
$3,000,000
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
$110,000
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
(May 2003) Currently filming in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
(April 2004) Filming "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire."
(March 2005) Completed filming of Goblet of Fire.
FILMOGRAPHY
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) (filming) .... Harry Potter
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) .... Harry Potter
... aka Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) .... Harry Potter
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) .... Harry Potter
... aka Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (International: English title) (UK)
... aka Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (USA)
- The Tailor of Panama (2001) .... Mark Pendel
- David Copperfield (1999) (TV) .... Young David Copperfield
NOTABLE GUEST APPEARANCES
- "GMTV" playing "Himself" 19 November 2004
- "Fridays" playing "Himself" in episode: "Fridays Goes to the Premiere of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" (episode # 1.36) 4 June 2004
- "The Early Show" playing "Himself" 1 June 2004
- "Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" playing "Himself" 31 May 2004
- "4Pop" playing "Himself" in episode: "Popparit Bushin kimpussa" (episode # 2.39) 30 May 2004
- "Ministry of Mayhem" playing "Himself" 29 May 2004
- "E! News Daily" playing "Himself" 28 May 2004
- "Total Request Live" playing "Himself" 28 May 2004
- "Richard & Judy" playing "Himself" 27 May 2004
- "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" playing "Himself" 26 May 2004
- "HBO First Look" playing "Himself" in episode: "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" 25 May 2004
- "Total Request Live" playing "Himself" 24 May 2004
- "E! News Daily" playing "Himself" 13 November 2003
- "E! News Daily" playing "Himself" 18 December 2002
- "SM:TV Live" playing "Himself" 23 November 2002
- "The Caroline Rhea Show" playing "Himself" 18 November 2002
- "The View" playing "Himself" 18 November 2002
- "The Early Show" playing "Himself" 12 November 2002
- "The Oprah Winfrey Show" playing "Himself" 29 October 2002
- "Total Request Live" playing "Himself" 22 October 2002
- "HBO First Look" playing "Himself" in episode: "Harry Potter and thre Chamber of Secrets" 2002
- "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" playing "Himself" 3 December 2001
- "Today" playing "Himself" 12 November 2001
- "HBO First Look" playing "Himself" in episode: "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" 2001
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