Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Jacob Radcliffe (born July 23, 1989), from Fulham, London, is a British actor who is best known for playing Harry Potter, the main character of the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and its sequels (Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban).

Personal life

Radcliffe was educated at the famed private all-boys school City of London School. He has two dogs named Binka and Nugget.

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Daniel prefers being called Dan. He plays the bass guitar and once had a bass lesson from Prisoner of Azkaban co-star Gary Oldman. A passionate guitar rock music fan, some of his favourite bands include The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Libertines, The Strokes, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. He also enjoys Bloc Party, REM, U2 and Stereophonics. Radcliffe has become quite an accomplished magician, practicing tricks during down time on the Harry Potter set.

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Gary Oldman - The Sex Pistols - The Clash - The Libertines - The Strokes - The Red Hot Chili Peppers - Bloc Party - REM - U2 - Stereophonics

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Radcliffe has also been a supporter of various charities. Fans have repeatedly donated to organisations on his request, including the Demelza House charity. These donations were often done to replace material birthday presents to Radcliffe himself as he was unable to store them.

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