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| Name: Daniel Radcliffe Home: Fulham, west London, England, UK Birthdate: July 23, 1989 Family: His father is Alan Radcliffe, a literary agent with International Creative Management (ICM) and his mother is Marcia Gresham, a casting director. He is an only child. Height: Approximately 5 foot 1 inch (but that may be wrong) Daniel Radcliffe became intersted in acting when he was 5 years old. His first professional acting experience was when he did David Copperfield in 1999. His parents suggested he try out for Oliver Twist, but he didn't wan't to. His mother sent a picture of him to BBC, because he really wanted to act. His mother and father thought it would be a good idea for him to start acting. Dan went to 5 auditions for David Copperfield and then got the part. Personality traits: natural, innocent, gentle, watchful, expressive, simple. at ease, lively and energetic. Dan starred with Dame Maggie Smith and Zoe Wannamaker in the film. They played Professor Minerva McGonagall and Madam Hooch in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Salary: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: $100000 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: $3000000 Dan enjoys formula one racing, soccer, wrestling and watching the Simpsons and Gymnastics: "I can run up a wall, turn around, and do a somersault onto my feet. All without wires!" Dans favourite books other than Harry Potter: Terry Prachett's Books: The Colour of Magic, The Light Fantastic, etc. Lois Sacher's Holes Dan's favourite movies other than Harry Potter: Apollo 13, the original, Twelve Anmgry Men, The Shawshank Redemption, The Dish Dan's favourite food: McDonald's, "balanced with a lot of exercise" he adds. Dan's Leaset Favourite subjects in school are Math and French (me too!) Check Just Joking Around, Filmography, Quotes and New for more information. BACK |