Who is Harry Potter in real life?

Who is Harry Potter in Real Life?

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The leading role in all eight Harry Potter films is played by Daniel Radcliffe. Daniel Radcliffe auditioned for the role of Harry Potter at a young age. Judging by the success of the film series, he truly was the chosen one for this role. Daniel was born in Fulham, Greater London, England, where he spent his early years.

Companions in the Film Series

In the film series, he is accompanied by two other characters. They meet at the Hogwarts School, all of which happens in the first part. The characters are:

• Ron Weasley (played by Rupert Grint)
• Hermione Granger (played by Emma Watson)

Harry Potter Films

Daniel is mainly known for his leading role in the Harry Potter film series. Here are the eight titles of the films in the correct order:

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1
• Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2

Other Films and Career

However, he has also appeared in other films, including the following:

• 2001: "The Tailor of Panama" as Mark Pendel
• 2007: "December Boys"
• 2012: "The Woman in Black"
• 2013: "Kill Your Darlings", "Horns", "What If"
• 2015: "Trainwreck" as a dog walker, "Victor Frankenstein"
• 2016: "Swiss Army Man", "Now You See Me 2", "Imperium"
• 2017-2020: Four different films

Daniel is also a great lover of theater and television. In one of his most famous theater plays, he even performed partially nude.

Future of the Harry Potter Franchise

What is the state of the Harry Potter franchise and its future? The Harry Potter franchise has grown tremendously in size since its inception:

• Book sales worth 7.7 billion dollars
• Merchandise and toys for an additional 2 billion dollars
• DVD sales also brought in 2 billion dollars

The total value of the franchise is currently estimated at around 25 billion dollars. The expectation for the upcoming year, 2022, is for the franchise to continue to grow. New films are planned for 2026, set around 19 years in the future. A new main character, Albus Severus, the son of Harry Potter, will appear.

Summary

For those who don't have time to read the entire story, here is a brief summary:

Who is Harry Potter in real life? Harry Potter, or Daniel Radcliffe, was born in England, Greater London. His birth date is July 23, 1989. He is known for his roles in eight Harry Potter films and has received numerous awards. The future of Harry Potter looks promising, as three new films are set to come out in 2026, in which the son of Harry Potter will play the leading role.