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 Jacob Radcliffe is an English actor who gained international fame for his portrayal of Harry Potter in the film series of the same name (2001-2011). This role established him as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Since Harry Potter, he has taken on diverse roles in film, television, and theatre, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
1999: Acting debut in David Copperfield
In 1999, at the age of ten, Daniel Radcliffe made his acting debut in BBC One's adaptation of "David Copperfield".
2000: Audition for Harry Potter
In 2000, Daniel Radcliffe was asked to audition for the role of Harry Potter, after meeting producer David Heyman.
2001: Release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
In 2001, "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was released, marking a significant moment in Daniel Radcliffe's career.
2001: Start of "Harry Potter" film series
In 2001, Daniel Radcliffe began his starring role as Harry Potter in the "Harry Potter" film series.
2001: Debut in "Harry Potter"
In 2001, Daniel Radcliffe began portraying the title character in the Harry Potter film series, launching his career.
2001: Film debut in The Tailor of Panama
In 2001, Daniel Radcliffe made his film debut in "The Tailor of Panama", based on a novel by John le Carré.
2002: Stage debut in The Play What I Wrote
In 2002, Daniel Radcliffe made his stage debut as a celebrity guest in a West End production of "The Play What I Wrote".
2004: Release of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
In 2004, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" was released, but Daniel Radcliffe's performance received some criticism.
2005: Release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
In 2005, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" was released, becoming the second-highest-grossing film in the series at that time.
2005: Filming of December Boys
In 2005, the Australian family drama "December Boys" was filmed, featuring Daniel Radcliffe.
2006: Appeared on the Sunday Times Rich List
In 2006, Daniel Radcliffe appeared on the Sunday Times Rich List, which estimated his personal fortune to be £14 million, making him one of the richest young people in the UK.
February 2007: Opening of Equus in West End
On February 27, 2007, Daniel Radcliffe starred in the West End revival of Peter Shaffer's play "Equus" at the Gielgud Theatre.
March 2007: Signing on for final Harry Potter films
In March 2007, Daniel Radcliffe decided to sign on for the final Harry Potter films, ending press speculation about his involvement.
June 2007: End of Equus run in West End
On June 9, 2007, the West End revival of "Equus", starring Daniel Radcliffe, concluded its run at the Gielgud Theatre.
September 2007: Release of December Boys
In mid-September 2007, the film "December Boys", starring Daniel Radcliffe, was released to theaters.
2007: Stage acting debut in Equus
In 2007, Daniel Radcliffe branched into stage acting, starring in Equus in London's West End.
2007: Role in My Boy Jack and poetry publication
In 2007, Daniel Radcliffe co-starred in "My Boy Jack" and published poetry under the name Jacob Gershon in Rubbish magazine.
2007: Broadway debut in "Equus"
In 2007, Daniel Radcliffe made his Broadway debut in a revival of Peter Shaffer's play "Equus".
September 2008: Equus transfers to Broadway
In September 2008, the production of "Equus" transferred to Broadway, with Daniel Radcliffe continuing in the lead role.
2008: Donation to Holocaust exhibit
In 2008, Daniel Radcliffe donated his old glasses to an exhibit honoring victims of the Holocaust.
March 2009: Ranked Number One on Forbes List
In March 2009, Daniel Radcliffe was ranked at number one on the Forbes "Most Valuable Young Stars" list.
July 2009: Release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
In July 2009, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" was released, with Daniel Radcliffe receiving nominations for his performance.
2009: Filming public service announcements for The Trevor Project
In 2009, Daniel Radcliffe began filming public service announcements for The Trevor Project to promote awareness of gay teen suicide prevention.
February 2010: Named Sixth Highest-Paid Hollywood Male Star
In February 2010, Daniel Radcliffe was named the sixth highest-paid Hollywood male star and placed at number five on Forbes' December list of Hollywood's highest-grossing actors with a film revenue of US$780 million, mainly due to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows being released that year.
November 2010: Release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1
In November 2010, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1" was released, grossing $960 million.
2010: Advocating for equal rights
In 2010, Daniel Radcliffe stressed the importance of public figures advocating for equal rights in an interview.
2010: The Simpsons
In late 2010, Daniel Radcliffe voiced a character in The Simpsons episode "Treehouse of Horror XXI".
July 2011: Release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
In July 2011, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2" was released, grossing over $1.3 billion worldwide.
2011: End of "Harry Potter" film series
In 2011, Daniel Radcliffe completed his role as Harry Potter in the "Harry Potter" film series.
2011: Broadway debut in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
In 2011, Daniel Radcliffe debuted as J. Pierrepont Finch in a Broadway revival of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying".
2011: Hero Award from The Trevor Project
In 2011, Daniel Radcliffe received the Hero Award from The Trevor Project for his advocacy with LGBTQ youth.
2011: Return to Broadway in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"
In 2011, Daniel Radcliffe returned to Broadway in the musical revival of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying", earning a Grammy nomination.
2011: Presenter at Gypsy of the Year competition
In 2011, Daniel Radcliffe was a presenter at the Gypsy of the Year competition and auctioned off items worn in "Equus" for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
January 2012: Departure from How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
On January 1, 2012, Daniel Radcliffe left the Broadway production of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying".
February 2012: Release of "The Woman in Black"
In February 2012, "The Woman in Black", adapted from Susan Hill's novel, was released in the United States, Canada, and the UK. Daniel Radcliffe starred as a man dealing with the affairs of a deceased woman and experiencing ghostly hauntings.
2012: Role in "The Woman in Black"
In 2012, Daniel Radcliffe expanded his film roles, acting in the horror film "The Woman in Black".
2013: Portrayal of Allen Ginsberg in Kill Your Darlings
In 2013, Daniel Radcliffe played Allen Ginsberg in the biopic "Kill Your Darlings".
2013: Film and stage performances
In 2013, Daniel Radcliffe portrayed Allen Ginsberg in "Kill Your Darlings", starred in "The F Word", and "Horns", and performed in the stage play "The Cripple of Inishmaan", winning a WhatsOnStage Award for Best Actor in a Play.
2013: Release of "Kill Your Darlings" and "The F Word" and starring in "Horns"
In 2013, Daniel Radcliffe starred as Allen Ginsberg in the biographical drama "Kill Your Darlings", the romantic comedy "The F Word" and "Horns".
2014: Broadway role in "The Cripple of Inishmaan"
In 2014, Daniel Radcliffe returned to Broadway in Martin McDonagh's play "The Cripple of Inishmaan".
2014: Return to Broadway in "The Cripple of Inishmaan"
In 2014, Daniel Radcliffe returned to Broadway in the Martin McDonagh play "The Cripple of Inishmaan".
2015: Starring in "Victor Frankenstein" and "The Gamechangers"
In 2015, Daniel Radcliffe starred as Igor in "Victor Frankenstein" and portrayed Sam Houser in "The Gamechangers".
2015: Starring in "Victor Frankenstein" and "Swiss Army Man"
In 2015, Daniel Radcliffe starred in the horror film "Victor Frankenstein" and the surrealist comedy "Swiss Army Man".
2016: Roles in multiple films
In 2016, Daniel Radcliffe starred in "Now You See Me 2", played a talkative corpse in "Swiss Army Man", and an FBI agent in "Imperium".
2016: Roles in Swiss Army Man and Now You See Me 2
In 2016, Daniel Radcliffe starred in "Swiss Army Man" and "Now You See Me 2", exploring different film genres.
2016: Starring in "Imperium"
In 2016, Daniel Radcliffe starred in the crime thriller "Imperium".
2017: Starring in "Jungle"
In 2017, Daniel Radcliffe starred as Yossi Ghinsberg in the thriller "Jungle", which was based on Ghinsberg's memoir.
2017: London revival of "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead"
In 2017, Daniel Radcliffe starred in the London revival of Tom Stoppard's "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead".
2018: Starring in "Beast of Burden" and "The Lifespan of a Fact" on Broadway
In 2018, Daniel Radcliffe portrayed a pilot smuggling drugs in "Beast of Burden" and returned to Broadway in "The Lifespan of a Fact".
2019: Starring in "Miracle Workers" and "Playmobil: The Movie"
In 2019, Daniel Radcliffe starred in the TBS comedy series "Miracle Workers" and voiced Rex Dasher in "Playmobil: The Movie".
2019: Role in Miracle Workers begins
In 2019, Daniel Radcliffe started playing multiple roles in the comedy series "Miracle Workers".
January 2020: Premiere of "Miracle Workers" Season 2
In January 2020, the second season of the TBS comedy series "Miracle Workers", starring Daniel Radcliffe, premiered.
June 2020: Support for the transgender community
In June 2020, Daniel Radcliffe penned an essay for The Trevor Project supporting the transgender community amid controversy over J.K. Rowling's remarks.
2020: London revival of Endgame
In 2020, Daniel Radcliffe starred in the London revival of Samuel Beckett's "Endgame".
2021: Net Worth Estimated
As of 2021, Daniel Radcliffe's net worth is estimated at £95 million.
January 2022: Release of "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts"
In January 2022, Daniel Radcliffe reunited with Harry Potter cast members for the HBO Max special "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts".
November 2022: Start of "Merrily We Roll Along" revival at New York Theatre Workshop
In November 2022, Daniel Radcliffe began acting in the New York Theatre Workshop revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical "Merrily We Roll Along", playing Charley Kringas.
December 2022: "Merrily We Roll Along" revival opens at New York Theatre Workshop
In December 2022, the revival of "Merrily We Roll Along", starring Daniel Radcliffe, officially opened at the New York Theatre Workshop.
2022: Roles in The Lost City and Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
In 2022, Daniel Radcliffe appeared in the comedy "The Lost City" and the musical parody "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story". He received nominations for his work in the latter.
2022: Starring in "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" and "The Lost City"
In 2022, Daniel Radcliffe starred as "Weird Al" Yankovic in "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" and appeared in "The Lost City".
January 2023: End of limited engagement for "Merrily We Roll Along" at New York Theatre Workshop
In January 2023, the limited engagement of the "Merrily We Roll Along" revival at the New York Theatre Workshop, starring Daniel Radcliffe, came to an end.
2023: Role in Miracle Workers ends
In 2023, Daniel Radcliffe ended playing multiple roles in the comedy series "Miracle Workers".
2023: Tony Award for Merrily We Roll Along
In 2023, Daniel Radcliffe won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in "Merrily We Roll Along", along with another Grammy nomination.
July 2024: "Merrily We Roll Along" closes on Broadway
In July 2024, the Broadway production of "Merrily We Roll Along", starring Daniel Radcliffe, closed.
May 2025: Announcement of Radcliffe starring in "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins"
In May 2025, it was announced that Daniel Radcliffe would star in the Tina Fey-produced television series "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins".
December 2025: US Release Date for "Merrily We Roll Along" Film
The film version of "Merrily We Roll Along", starring Daniel Radcliffe, is scheduled to be released in the U.S. in December 2025.
January 2026: Premiere of "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins"
In January 2026, the first episode of "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins", starring Daniel Radcliffe, premiered.
February 2026: Radcliffe returns to Broadway in "Every Brilliant Thing"
In February 2026, Daniel Radcliffe returned to Broadway in the interactive one-man play "Every Brilliant Thing" at the Hudson Theatre.
March 2026: Announcement of Hargitay replacing Radcliffe in "Every Brilliant Thing"
In March 2026, it was announced that Mariska Hargitay would replace Daniel Radcliffe in the play "Every Brilliant Thing" starting in May.
May 2026: Mariska Hargitay replaces Radcliffe in "Every Brilliant Thing"
In May 2026, Mariska Hargitay replaced Daniel Radcliffe in the play "Every Brilliant Thing".
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