Early Life and Education of Daniel Radcliffe: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Daniel Radcliffe, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Daniel Radcliffe is a British actor who gained international fame for his role as Harry Potter in the film series of the same name, spanning from 2001 to 2011. Beyond Harry Potter, he has pursued a diverse acting career in film, television, and theater, demonstrating his versatility and range as a performer. He has appeared in movies such as 'The Woman in Black', 'Kill Your Darlings', and 'Swiss Army Man'. On stage, he has starred in productions like 'Equus' and 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'.

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July 1989: Daniel Jacob Radcliffe's Birth

In July 1989, Daniel Jacob Radcliffe was born at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital in London, to parents Marcia Jeannine Gresham and Alan George Radcliffe.

2000: Audition for Harry Potter

In 2000, Daniel Radcliffe was asked to audition for the role of Harry Potter after producer David Heyman met him at the theatre with his father.

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April 2006: Portrait unveiled at National Theatre

On 13 April 2006, a portrait of Daniel Radcliffe by Stuart Pearson Wright was unveiled as part of a new exhibition opening at the National Theatre.

2006: AS Level Exams

In 2006, Daniel Radcliffe achieved A grades in three AS level exams but decided to take a break from education and did not attend university.

2006: Appeared on Sunday Times Rich List

In 2006, Daniel Radcliffe appeared on the Sunday Times Rich List, with an estimated personal fortune of £14 million.

March 2007: Signing for final Harry Potter films

In March 2007, Daniel Radcliffe signed on for the final Harry Potter films, ending speculation about his involvement due to his role in Equus.

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2008: Charitable Contributions

In 2008, Daniel Radcliffe designed the Cu-Bed for Habitat's VIP Kids range, with all royalties going to Demelza House Children's Hospice. He also donated old glasses to an exhibit honouring victims of the Holocaust.

2008: Learned of The Trevor Project

In 2008, Daniel Radcliffe first learned of The Trevor Project while performing Equus on Broadway.

2008: Revealed Dyspraxia Diagnosis

In 2008, Daniel Radcliffe revealed that he has a mild form of dyspraxia.

March 2009: Ranked on Forbes 'Most Valuable Young Stars' List

In March 2009, Daniel Radcliffe was ranked at number one on the Forbes 'Most Valuable Young Stars' list.

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.

2009: Declares Atheism and Patriotism

In 2009, Daniel Radcliffe declared himself an atheist and expressed respect for Richard Dawkins. He also stated that while he considers himself a fierce patriot, he is not a royalist, viewing the monarchy as symbolic of what is wrong with the country.

February 2010: Named Sixth Highest-Paid Hollywood Star

In February 2010, Daniel Radcliffe was named the sixth highest-paid Hollywood male star.

August 2010: Became Teetotal

In August 2010, Daniel Radcliffe became teetotal after finding himself becoming too reliant on alcohol.

2010: Endorsement of Nick Clegg

In 2010, Daniel Radcliffe supported the Liberal Democrats and endorsed then-Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg in the general election.

2010: Interview Advocating for Equal Rights

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

2011: Received The Trevor Project's Hero Award

In 2011, Daniel Radcliffe received The Trevor Project's Hero Award for his contributions to the organization.

2011: Hero Award from the Trevor Project

In 2011, Daniel Radcliffe was awarded the Hero Award by the Trevor Project for his advocacy with LGBTQ youth.

2011: Charitable Actions

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 Gypsy of the Year competition.

2012: Relationship with Erin Darke

In 2012, Daniel Radcliffe began a relationship with American actress Erin Darke after meeting on the set of Kill Your Darlings.

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2012: Identifies as Jewish, Irish, and English

In 2012, Daniel Radcliffe stated that there was never religious faith in his house. He thinks of himself as being Jewish and Irish, despite being English. He also stated that he is an atheist, and a militant atheist when religion starts impacting on legislation.

2012: Switched Political Alignment to Labour

In 2012, Daniel Radcliffe switched his political alignment to the Labour Party, citing disillusionment with Nick Clegg and the Liberal Democrats' performance in government.

2013: Accidental Antifreeze Consumption

In 2013, while on the set of the film Horns, Daniel Radcliffe accidentally drank antifreeze, which caused him to become ill for three days.

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2014: Opposition to Scottish Independence

In 2014, Daniel Radcliffe opposed the Scottish independence referendum because he prefers the UK as it is.

2015: Endorsement of Jeremy Corbyn

In 2015, Daniel Radcliffe endorsed Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party leadership campaign.

2019: Describes himself as agnostic

In 2019, Daniel Radcliffe described himself as "agnostic leaning toward atheism".

2019: Exploration of Family History

In 2019, Daniel Radcliffe explored both sides of his family history in the BBC genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are?.

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March 2020: Appearance on Desert Island Discs

In March 2020, Daniel Radcliffe appeared on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, discussing his alcohol misuse and his decision to become teetotal.

June 2020: Support for the Transgender Community

In June 2020, amid controversy over J. K. Rowling's remarks on gender identity, Daniel Radcliffe penned an essay published by The Trevor Project in which he voiced support for the transgender community.