Daniel Radcliffe

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Daniel Radcliffe

Image from Extras
Date of Birth 23 July 1989
Place of Birth West London
Education City of London School
Occupation Actor
Partner None
Parents Alan George Radcliffe
Marcia Jeannine Gresham
Children None

Daniel Jacob Radcliffe (born 23 July 1989) is an English actor.

Career

Radcliffe is best known for playing Harry Potter in the popular Harry Potter film series. To date, he has been in five films in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the U.S.) (2001), 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 (2007). He has also signed on to be in the sixth and seventh films in the series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. He was also in the stage play, Equus in 2007 and sparked some controversy when he appeared nude in one scene.

Extras

Radcliffe appeared as himself in the third episode of the second series of Extras, written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. His character was constantly trying to chat up older women on the set, including Maggie Jacobs. He used fags and an unraveled condom to show how grown up and mature he was, yet he ended up embarrassing himself when the condom accidentally hit Diana Rigg in the face.

Quotes

  • Daniel Radcliffe: I’ve done it with a girl.
    Maggie: What?
    Daniel Radcliffe: I’ve done it, with a girl. Intercourse wise.
  • Daniel Radcliffe: Can I have my Johnny back?
    Diana Rigg: May I have my Johnny back?
    Daniel Radcliffe: May I have my Johnny back?
    Diana Rigg: Please.

External Links


Series 1: Episode 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 3 | Episode 4 | Episode 5 | Episode 6
Series 2: Episode 7 | Episode 8 | Episode 9 | Episode 10 | Episode 11 | Episode 12
Specials: Extras Christmas Special
Main Characters: Andy Millman | Maggie Jacobs | Darren Lamb | Shaun Williamson
Guest Stars: Ben Stiller | Kate Winslet | Samuel L Jackson | Patrick Stewart | others...