Daniel Radcliffe Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 5¼ in |
Weight | 60 kg |
Date of Birth | July 23, 1989 |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Eye Color | Blue |
Daniel Radcliffe is an English actor, voiceover artist, and producer who has gained worldwide acclaim by playing the role of Harry Potter in the Harry Potter film series and the role has also won him several accolades including the Teen Choice Award for “Choice Breakout Movie Actor”, Scream Award for “Best Fantasy Actor”, and MTV Movie Award for “Best Hero”. In addition to that, he has also been a part of movies and shows like Miracle Workers, The Tailor of Panama, Trainwreck, Playmobil: The Movie, Victor Frankenstein, Lost in London, Jungle, Escape from Pretoria, Kill Your Darlings, The Woman in Black, Now You See Me 2, David Copperfield, A Young Doctor’s Notebook, The Gamechangers, BoJack Horseman, and Robot Chicken.
Born Name
Daniel Jacob Radcliffe
Nick Name
Dan, Jacob Gershon
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital, Hammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Daniel Radcliffe was educated at two independent schools for boys – at Sussex House School, a day school in Cadogan Square in Chelsea in London, followed by the City of London School, a day school on the North Bank of the River Thames in London’s financial district, known as the City of London.
He didn’t graduate from high school.
Occupation
Actor, Producer, Voiceover Artist
Family
- Father – Alan George Radcliffe (Literary Agent)
- Mother – Marcia Jeannine Gresham (née Marcia Gresham Jacobson) (Casting Agent)
- Siblings – He is an only child.
- Others – Edward “Teddy” Radcliffe (Paternal Grandfather), Elsie May Crowther (Paternal Grandmother), Wilfred Jacobson (Maternal Grandfather), Muriel Jean Patricia Gresham (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
He has been signed with –
- ARG, Talent Agency, London, England, United Kingdom
- United Talent Agency, Talent Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 5¼ in or 166 cm
Weight
60 kg or 132 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Daniel Radcliffe has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of Northern Irish descent on his father’s side and has Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Short stature
- Blue Eyes
Brand Endorsements
In February 2012, Daniel appeared in a commercial for Trevor Project.
Religion
Atheism
Best Known For
Portraying title character in the Harry Potter series. He did a total of 8 films in this series starting from 2001 with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (released as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in the USA) till 2011 with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.
First Film
2001 American-Irish comedy-drama thriller film, The Tailor of Panama was his debut film for his role as Mark Pendel.
After that, he did 8 films like Harry Potter and soon rose to prominence.
First TV Show
Daniel appeared in a TV film. In 1999, David Copperfield, a film adaptation of Charles Dickens’ novel, was released in which Daniel did the role of Young David Copperfield. This movie was shown in 2 parts on 25 and December 26, 1999, on BBC.
Personal Trainer
Daniel Radcliffe has not hired any trainer. He himself does his exercises and wants to get a body like Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese soccer player. So, he regularly visits the gym, and does circuit training, many crunches, and sit-ups. He prefers using his body weights for exercises.
He also focuses on his diet. He eats a GI (Glycemic Index) diet and avoids junk food like pizza, chocolates, which includes his favorite food as well. But, he knows that he has to look lean and fit. As he is not very tall, so a little bit of fat would reflect more from his body. For, this purpose, he has also left drinking beer, to avoid the intake of as many calories as possible.
Daniel Radcliffe Favorite Things
- Favorite Food – Fish, Sushi, Pizza, Chocolate, Diet Coke, Poutine, Disco Fries, Eggs Benedict, Cheeseburger
- Favorite TV Programs – The Simpsons (1989-), Family Guy (1999-), Dad’s Army (1968-1977)
- Favorite Books – 1984 (By George Orwell), Three Man in a Boat (By Jerome K. Jerome), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (By J. K. Rowling)
- Favorite Colors – Yellow, Blue
- Favorite Bands – Jane’s Addiction, The Rage Against The Machine, Brendan Benson, Zwan, Muse, Blur, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stratovarius, The Beatles, Huey Lewis, The News, Tom Robinson, Sex Pistols, The Zutons, Razorlight, The Libertines, Kaiser Chiefs, Hopes Of The States, Bloc Party, The Futureheads, The Killers, The Strokes, The Clash, The Pixies
- Favorite Movies – Mystic River (2003), Goodbye Lenin! (2003), The Edukators (2004), 12 Angry Men (1957)
- Favorite Author – Iain Banks
Source – UsMagazine.com
Daniel Radcliffe’s Salary for Harry Potter Films
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone – $1 million
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix – $14 million
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 – $20 million
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 – $20 million
Daniel Radcliffe Facts
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