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Family Members
Daniel Radcliffe's parents have been married to each other for about 40 years. His Jewish mother, originally from South Africa, has Ashkenazi Jewish roots in Germany, Lithuania, Poland, and Russia. She grew up in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. His Northern Irish father was raised in a working-class Protestant family in Banbridge, County Down. They both were child actors. -
Birth of Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe was born on July 23, 1989 in Fulham, London, England. He is the only child of Marcia Jeannine Gresham (Casting Agent) and Alan George Radcliffe (Literary Agent). -
OCD(Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
Radcliffe was diagnosed with OCD at a young age. He has described how it would manifest in compulsions like repeating sentences or taking an excessive amount of time to turn off lights. He had this disorder since the age of five. -
The Gulf War
The conflict known as the Gulf War commenced in 1990, resulting in a coalition of countries, including the United States and several Middle Eastern nations, uniting to oppose Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. -
Education
Daniel Radcliffe was educated at three private schools in London: Redcliffe School, Sussex House School, and The City Of London School. He faced difficulties at school after the first Harry Potter film due to some hostile peers. He found traditional education challenging and considered it somewhat useless. Although he achieved A grades in his AS-level exams, he chose not to attend university, feeling that his acting career would not allow for a typical college experience. -
Harry Potter Book Release
The release of J.K Rowling's first Harry Potter book led to a cultural phenomenon, paving the way for the film adaptions and Radcliffe's iconic role. -
Fulham, London
Radcliffe reportedly lived in Fulham, London in the early years of his career while filming the "Harry Potter" series. -
Daniel Radcliffe's Debut
Radcliffe's stage debut was in the British comedy play The Play What I Wrote, a homage to comedy partners Morecambe and Wise. In the show, the main character writes his play about a celebrity, who performs as themselves. Many celebrities stepped into this "play-within-a-play" during The Play What I Wrote's London and Broadway runs, and Radcliffe was one of them. He performed the show in New York, and his Harry Potter co-star Kenneth Branagh directed. -
9/11 Attack
The September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States dramatically changed global politics and security measures. -
Launch of the Harry Potter Film Series
The debut of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" launched Radcliffe's career and set off a major franchise that changed the landscape of children's fantasy films. -
Chris Columbus & Daniel Radcliffe
The director of the first two Harry Potter films, Columbus is often credited with nurturing Radcliffe's acting skills and providing guidance during his formative years. Radcliffe has also mentioned being influenced by actors like Harrison Ford and Steve Buscemi. He admires their versatility and ability to take on a wide range of roles. -
Equus
Daniel Radcliffe's first leading stage role was in the 2007 London revival of Equus, where he played a teenage boy named Alan. He received critical praise and transferred with the play to Broadway a year later. Despite some initial controversy due to a nude scene, Radcliffe's performance in Equus marked his transition from Harry Potter to more mature roles on stage and screen. -
Dyspraxia
A neurological disorder that affects physical coordination. Radcliffe has a mild form, which can sometimes make simple activities like writing or tying shoelaces difficult. -
New York City
Daniel Radcliffe lived in New York City during various periods, especially while performing in Broadway shows like "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," which ran from 2011 to 2012. -
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Daniel Radcliffe showcased his talent as both an actor and a singer in the 50th-anniversary revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying in 2011. He played the lead role of J. Pierrepont Finch and earned a Drama Desk Award nomination for his performance. -
Teen Choice Award
He won this award for the kiss in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -
Final Harry Potter Movie
Daniel Radcliffe's final Harry Potter film was "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2" (2011). In this movie, Radcliffe was about 21 years old. He portrayed the character of Harry Potter in all eight films of the Harry Potter series, beginning with "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (2001).'s Stone" (2001). -
Soho, London
He moved to a flat in Soho around 2012, which is known for its vibrant culture and nightlife. -
Empire Hero Award
Daniel Radcliffe was honored with the Empire Hero Award. -
Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance
Daniel Radcliffe won a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical for his work on Broadway's Merrily We Roll Along. -
Kill Your Darlings
In 1944, the young Allen Ginsberg, portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe, finds himself in competition with his charismatic classmate Lucien Carr, played by Dane DeHaan, for affection. After a rival is found dead, Carr, William Burroughs, and Jack Kerouac are arrested for murder. -
Girlfriend & Mother of His Child
Daniel Radcliffe and his longtime girlfriend, Erin Darke, met on a movie set. They met on the movie set of "Kill Your Darlings" -
Jungle
"Jungle" is a 2017 biographical survival drama film starring Daniel Radcliffe. The movie is based on the story of Israeli adventurer Yossi Ghinsberg, who was lost in the Amazon rainforest for three weeks. -
COVID - 19
Most people with COVID-19 have mild symptoms, but some people become severely ill. More than 1 million people have died from COVID-19 in the US since the virus first emerged in Wuhan, China in December 2019. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization characterized the outbreak as a pandemic. -
Children
His son was born in the Spring of 2023, especially in the month of April. -
Merrily We Roll Along
Daniel Radcliffe is returning to the Off-Broadway stage in the musical "Merrily We Roll Along" by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth. The story follows the friendship of three theater professionals and is told in reverse over 20 years. The musical starts in November and tickets are in high demand due to the star-studded cast. If you have the opportunity to see it, don't miss Radcliffe's performance in this classic musical. -
Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical
Daniel Radcliffe won this award after Merrily We Roll Along