Daniel Radcliffe

Cast

Born

July 23, 1989 · Fulham, London, England, UK

Birth name

Daniel Jacob Radcliffe

“Fans are really important for me. And if they take pains to write me, it's the minimum that I answer myself.” British actor known mainly for his leading role as Harry Potter in the successful film series based on J.K. Rowling's books. Apart from his role in the Harry Potter saga, Radcliffe has worked in a variety of film, television and theater projects, demonstrating his versatility as an actor. Daniel Radcliffe began his acting career at an early age. His first major role was in the television movie David Copperfield (1999), where he played the young David Copperfield. His big break came when he was cast as Harry Potter in the film adaptation of the famous book series. The first film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was released in 2001, and Radcliffe continued in the role throughout all the films in the saga, ending with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 in 2011. His portrayal of the young wizard made him an internationally known figure. Following the Harry Potter saga, Radcliffe has worked in a variety of genres and mediums, defying the type of role he is commonly associated with. He has appeared in films such as The Woman in Black (2012), where he played a young lawyer in a gothic horror story. In 2016, he starred in Swiss Army Man, a film that blends comedy and drama in which he played a corpse that comes to life. The film was acclaimed for its originality and Radcliffe's performance. At the same time, he has had an outstanding theatrical career. In 2007, he made his Broadway debut with the play “Equus,” in which he played a young man with an obsession for horses. He has also appeared in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” and the acclaimed “The Lifespan of a Fact”.