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Name: Daniel Radcliffe
Nickname: Dan, Danny
Birthday: July 23rd, 1989
Hometown: Fulham, West London, England
Height: 5'1
Hair Colour: Dark brown
Eye Colour: Blue
Siblings: None
Parents: Marcia Gresham (Casting Agent) & Alan Radcliffe (Literary agent with International Creative Management (ICM))
Pets: Two border collies, Binka and Nugget
Interests: Music, writing, acting, photography, sports, wolves, art
Hobbies: Listening to music, playing Playstation, football (soccer), sports, watching WWF, running, gymnastics
Favourites School Subject: Science
Movies: What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Apollo 13, 12 Angry Men, Shakespeare in Love, Moulin Rouge
Actors: Tim Robbins, Anthony Hopkins, Ben Stiller, Tom Hanks, Robert DeNiro, Ed Harris
Actresses: Julia Roberts, Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Kate Hudson
TV shows: The Simpsons, Pokemon
Bands/Singers: Stereophonics, REM, U2
Sports Team: Fulham FC (football)
Books: Harry Potter books, Holes by Louis Sachar
Harry Potter Book: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter Character: Hagrid
Movie Scene: The chess scene
Word from the Harry Potter books: Voldemort
Daniel Radcliffe was born on July 23, 1989 in Fulham, West London, England. He wanted to be an actor ever since he was 5 years old, but his parents never did like the idea and they didn't encourage him much. After a lot of persuading, however, Daniel landed his first major role in 1999 as young David Copperfield in the BBC-TV adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel.
"My mum sent in a Polaroid of me to the BBC, because I've always wanted to act since I was five," Daniel said. "My mum and dad never thought it was a very good idea. So I went for about five auditions and then I got the part."
Daniel was the one unknown in the all-star cast. Director Simon Curtis said it was "weird at times to be directing some of the greatest actors in the world with the newest actor in the world."
As the young David Copperfield, Radcliffe won praise for what the Boston Herald called "a heart-wrenching performance." He was also well regarded by his fellow actors. "He was great," said Copperfield castmate Trevor Eve. "He's really bright and he's absolutely terrific." Director Curtis called Radcliffe "a perfectly delightful boy."
Daniel also has a small role in the Tailor of Panama (2000) starring Pierce Brosnan, as the son of Geoffery Rush and Jamie Lee Curtis. The biggest deal, however was when he landed the much-coveted role of Harry Potter. His life had changed forever after receiving one of the biggest roles for a young boy in decades. After months of searching and thousands of auditions, there was still no one to play the role of the young wizard. One day, however, after director Chris Columbus saw Daniel and his father Alan Radcliffe, he knew he would be the one. "Dan walked into the room and we all knew we had found Harry," Columbus says.
Everyone who has worked with him believe that he is a natural screen actor, and perfect for the role of Harry Potter. Kate Harwood, who produced David Copperfield, says "He has a particular quality of naturalness and innocence. The camera really loves him, and other children don't feel threatened by him. One normally dreads working with child actors, but in his case he was wonderful. We cast him for his special qualities of gentleness and watchfulness. He has those in spades. He has a great deal of charm and simplicity. He's very at ease with himself. He'll be terrific as Harry Potter because of his great sense of fun. He's very lively and energetic."
Along with the sudden fame of Hollywood also comes concerns. Daniel is now an international star, and many people aren't ready to deal with that kind of fame. Jamie Lee Curtis says, however, "His mother is really knowledgeable about the film business. She knows the possible pitfalls that await him. I was impressed at how deeply she was concerned about subjecting him to the wild onslaught that will inevitably happen to him when Harry Potter is released."
Daniel is now currently working on the second Harry Potter film, called Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Although he is unsure if he will be signed on for the rest of the films, he is willing to take the roles if it is offered to him.
Filmography Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) .... Harry Potter
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) .... Harry Potter
Comic Relief: Say Pants to Poverty (2001) (TV) .... Himself
Comic Relief: Short Pants (2001) (TV) .... Himself
Tailor of Panama, The (2001) .... Mark Pendel
David Copperfield (1999) (TV) .... Young David Copperfield
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