Daniel Jacob Radcliffe was born on July 23rd, 1989 to Alan Radcliffe and Marcia Gresham. He began performing in small school productions as a young boy. Soon enough, he landed a role in David Copperfield (1999) (TV), as the young David Copperfield. A couple of years later, he landed a role as Mark Pendel in Tailor of Panama, The (2001), the son of Harry and Louisa Pendel ( Geoffrey Rush and Jamie Lee Curtis). Curtis had indeed pointed out to Daniel's mother that he could be Harry Potter himself. Soon afterwards, Daniel was cast as Harry Potter by director, Chris Columbus in the film that hit theaters in November 16, 2001, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). He was recognized worldwide after this film was released. Pleasing audiences and critics everywhere, filming on its sequel, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) commenced shortly afterwards. He appeared again as Harry in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) directed by Alfonso Cuarón, and will also be in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).
Now being one of the world's most recognizable people, Daniel leads a somewhat normal life. He has made friends working on the Harry Potter films, which include his co-stars Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. Hopefully, he will continue his blossoming acting career and be truly brilliant.
Filmography
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) (post-production) .... Harry Potter
December Boys (2006) (completed) .... Maps
The Children's Party at the Palace (2006) (TV) .... Harry Potter
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) .... Harry Potter
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) .... Harry Potter
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) .... Harry Potter
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) .... Harry Potter
The Tailor of Panama (2001) .... Mark Pendel
David Copperfield (1999) (TV) .... Young David Copperfield