Daniel Radcliffe Mini Bio
 | Daniel Radcliffe, of Fulham, west London. His first professional acting experience was
as the young David Copperfield in the 1999 BBC production of Charles Dickens' popular
novel. Dan's flying career start only came about because of a chance remark at his home.
His parents had friends around for dinner who suggested he go for a role in the TV
production of Oliver Twist. His parents were not keen, but eventually warmed to the idea
when Copperfield came up - produced by their friend Kate Harwood. "My mum sent in a
Polaroid of me to the BBC, because I've always wanted to act since I was five," Daniel
said. "My mum and dad never thought it was a very good idea. So I went for about five
auditions and then I got the part."
Those who have worked with him believe he is a natural screen actor, and perfect for the
role of Harry. Kate Harwood, who produced David Copperfield and gave Daniel his first big
break, said: "He has a particular quality of naturalness and innocence.
The camera really loves him, and other children don't feel threatened by him. One normally
dreads working with child actors, but in his case he was wonderful. We cast him for his
special qualities of gentleness and watchfulness. He has those in spades. He has a great
deal of charm and simplicity. He's very at ease with himself. He'll be terrific as
Harry Potter because of his great sense of fun. He's very lively and energetic."
Daniel also appeared in the feature "The Tailor of Panama, directed by John Boorman
and starring Pierce Brosnan and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Harry Potter & the Sorcerers Stone opened to huge crowds and dueled with the
other anticipated film Lord of the Rings all the way.
The two franchises wil square off again this fall as the sequels for both films
are expected to open to huge crowds.
Personal quotes
After being cast as Harry Potter: "I think I'm a tiny bit like Harry 'cos I'd like to
have an owl. Yeah, that's the tiny bit, actually."
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