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Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe is an English actor best known for playing Harry Potter in the film series based on J.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Daniel Jacob Radcliffe is an English actor who rose to international fame playing Harry Potter in the film series. He has since built a diverse career across stage, film, and television, winning a Tony Award in 2024.

What it is

Daniel Radcliffe is an English actor born on 23 July 1989 in Fulham, London. He is best known for portraying Harry Potter in all eight films of the Harry Potter series from 2001 to 2011. Standing at 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in), he has been active in acting since 1999.

Why it matters

Radcliffe intentionally avoided typecasting after the Harry Potter franchise, choosing varied roles in independent films, horror, comedy, and theatre. His work in projects like The Woman in Black, Kill Your Darlings, and Miracle Workers, along with his Tony Award for Merrily We Roll Along in 2024, shows a sustained and respected career beyond his childhood fame.

Key details

Radcliffe has been in a long-term relationship with actor Erin Darke since 2012, and they have one child. He remains actively working in film, television, and theatre as of 2026. While often discussed in Canadian media, with the Harry Potter films widely distributed in Canada, no specific Canadian ties are noted beyond general cultural presence.

In short

  • Played Harry Potter in all eight films of the series (2001–2011).
  • Won a Tony Award in 2024 for Merrily We Roll Along.
  • Has consistently chosen diverse roles after the franchise.
  • In a long-term relationship with Erin Darke; one child.
Canadian angle

Daniel Radcliffe has had a major presence in films, theatre, and television that are widely distributed and discussed in Canada, especially through the Harry Potter franchise and touring or internationally released stage and screen work.

Quick questions

How old is Daniel Radcliffe?
He is 37 years old as of 23 July 2026.
Is Daniel Radcliffe married?
No reliable source in the provided results says he is married. He is reported to be in a long-term relationship with Erin Darke.
How tall is Daniel Radcliffe?
He is listed as 5 ft 5 in, or 1.65 m, in the provided sources.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Radcliffe
    Supports: Birth date, occupation, years active, partner, children, Harry Potter role, and selected later roles.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Daniel-Radcliffe
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, career overview, and Tony Award in 2024.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0705356/
    Supports: Height, birth date, and current 2026 pre-production credit listed on the page.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0705356/faq/
    Supports: Height, age, birth date, and family-related FAQ items.