Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Daniel Radcliffe

Discover the career path of Daniel Radcliffe, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Daniel Radcliffe is an English actor who gained international recognition for his portrayal of Harry Potter in the film series of the same name. Beginning at the age of twelve, he starred in all eight Harry Potter films, from 2001 to 2011, becoming synonymous with the iconic role. His performance launched him into stardom and established him as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1979: Escape from Pretoria setting

Daniel Radcliffe starred as Tim Jenkin in the thriller film Escape from Pretoria, based on the real-life prison escape by three young political prisoners from jail in South Africa in 1979.

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2008: Charitable donations

In 2008, Daniel Radcliffe donated his old glasses to an exhibit honoring victims of the Holocaust. He also supported Demelza House Children's Hospice through royalties from his Cu-Bed design.

2009: Public service announcements for The Trevor Project

In 2009, Daniel Radcliffe began filming public service announcements for The Trevor Project, promoting awareness of gay teen suicide prevention.

2010: Advocacy for equal rights

In a 2010 interview, Daniel Radcliffe stressed the importance of public figures advocating for equal rights for the LGBTQ community.

2011: Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS donations

In 2011, during the Broadway run of Equus, Daniel Radcliffe auctioned off items worn in the show for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. He was also a presenter at the 2011 Gypsy of the Year competition.

2013: Film and stage roles in 2013

In 2013, Daniel Radcliffe's career expanded with diverse roles, including portraying Allen Ginsberg in 'Kill Your Darlings', starring in the romantic comedy 'The F Word', and the dark fantasy horror film 'Horns'. He also starred in the stage play 'The Cripple of Inishmaan', winning the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Actor.

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2015: Film Roles in 2015

In 2015, Daniel Radcliffe took on the role of Igor in the science fiction horror film 'Victor Frankenstein'. He also played Sam Houser, a founder of Rockstar Games, in the biographical drama 'The Gamechangers'.

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2016: Film Roles in 2016

In 2016, Daniel Radcliffe starred in 'Now You See Me 2' as a tech prodigy and antagonist, and portrayed Manny, a talkative corpse, in 'Swiss Army Man'. He also starred in 'Imperium' as an FBI agent infiltrating a white supremacy group. All in 2016.

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2017: Off-Broadway and Film Role in 2017

In 2017, Daniel Radcliffe starred off-Broadway in 'Privacy' and played Yossi Ghinsberg in the thriller 'Jungle', which was based on a memoir. Both performances occurred in 2017.

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2018: Film and Broadway roles in 2018

In 2018, Daniel Radcliffe portrayed a drug-smuggling pilot in 'Beast of Burden' and returned to Broadway in 'The Lifespan of a Fact'.

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2019: TBS series and animated film roles in 2019

In 2019, Daniel Radcliffe starred in the TBS comedy series 'Miracle Workers' and voiced Rex Dasher in the animated film 'Playmobil: The Movie'.

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January 2020: Miracle Workers Season 2 Premiere

In January 2020, the second season of 'Miracle Workers', starring Daniel Radcliffe, premiered.

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November 2022: Merrily We Roll Along revival starts

In November 2022, Daniel Radcliffe starred alongside Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez in the New York Theatre Workshop revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical Merrily We Roll Along, which started on November 21, 2022.

December 2022: Merrily We Roll Along opened

In December 2022, the Stephen Sondheim musical Merrily We Roll Along, starring Daniel Radcliffe, opened on December 12, 2022.

January 2023: Merrily We Roll Along limited engagement end

In January 2023, the limited engagement of the revival of Stephen Sondheim musical Merrily We Roll Along, starring Daniel Radcliffe, ended on January 8, 2023.

July 2024: Merrily We Roll Along closed

In July 2024, the Stephen Sondheim musical Merrily We Roll Along, starring Daniel Radcliffe, closed on July 7, 2024.

April 2025: Film version of Merrily We Roll Along picked up

In April 2025, it was reported that Sony Pictures Classics had picked up a film version of Merrily We Roll Along, starring Daniel Radcliffe and his co-stars from their stage production.