History of Daniel Radcliffe in Timeline
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'.
1973: First run of Equus
In 1973, Equus was performed for the first time. Radcliffe starred in a West End revival in 2007.
1983: Publication of The Woman in Black
In 1983, The Woman in Black by Susan Hill was published. It was later adapted into a movie starring Daniel Radcliffe.
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.
1996: Publication of The Tailor of Panama
In 1996, John le Carré's spy novel, The Tailor of Panama, was published. It was later adapted into a film in which Daniel Radcliffe would star.
1999: Release of Alphabet Aerobics
In 1999 the song "Alphabet Aerobics" by Blackalicious was released.
1999: Acting debut in David Copperfield
In 1999, Daniel Radcliffe made his acting debut at age ten in BBC One's adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel David Copperfield, portraying the title character as a young boy.
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.
2001: Harry Potter Film Series (2001-2011)
In 2001, Daniel Radcliffe began portraying the title role in the Harry Potter film series.
2001: Film Debut in The Tailor of Panama
In 2001, Daniel Radcliffe made his film debut in The Tailor of Panama, an American film based on John le Carré's 1996 spy novel.
2001: First Harry Potter film released
In 2001, Daniel Radcliffe started portraying the title character in the Harry Potter film series.
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 and receiving positive reviews.
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, directed by Kenneth Branagh.
2004: Release of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
In 2004, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, the third film in the series, was released. Daniel Radcliffe's performance received mixed reviews.
2005: Filming December Boys
In 2005, Daniel Radcliffe filmed December Boys, an Australian family drama.
2005: Release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
In 2005, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was released. Radcliffe cited the humour as a reason for the film's creative success.
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.
February 2007: Equus opened in West End
On 27 February 2007, Daniel Radcliffe starred in the West End revival of Peter Shaffer's play Equus at the Gielgud Theatre. Radcliffe played the lead role of Alan Strang.
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.
June 2007: Equus run ended in West End
In June 2007, Daniel Radcliffe's run in Equus concluded in the West End.
September 2007: Release of December Boys
In September 2007, Daniel Radcliffe starred in the release of December Boys, an Australian family drama that was shot in 2005.
2007: Stage acting debut in Equus
In 2007, Daniel Radcliffe branched out into stage acting, starring in the West End and Broadway productions of Equus.
2007: Co-starring in My Boy Jack
In 2007, Daniel Radcliffe co-starred with Carey Mulligan in My Boy Jack, a television drama film shown on ITV. The film received mostly positive reviews.
September 2008: Equus transferred to Broadway
In September 2008, the production of Equus transferred to Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre with Daniel Radcliffe continuing in the lead role.
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: National Movie Award for Best Male Performance
In 2008, Daniel Radcliffe received the National Movie Award for "Best Male Performance" for his role in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
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.
July 2009: Release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
In July 2009, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the series' sixth installment, was released. Radcliffe received nominations for Best Male Performance and Global Superstar at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards.
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.
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: MTV Movie Awards nomination
In 2010, Daniel Radcliffe received nominations for Best Male Performance and Global Superstar at the MTV Movie Awards for his role in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
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.
2010: Voice acting in 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 more than $1.3 billion worldwide.
2011: Last Harry Potter film released
In 2011, Daniel Radcliffe completed his role as Harry Potter, concluding his work on the Harry Potter film series.
2011: Broadway debut in How to Succeed in Business
In 2011, Daniel Radcliffe debuted as J. Pierrepont Finch in a Broadway revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
2011: Harry Potter Film Series (2001-2011)
In 2011, Daniel Radcliffe ended portraying the title role in the Harry Potter film series.
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: 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 Award nomination.
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.
January 2012: Departure from How to Succeed in Business
On 1 January 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, Daniel Radcliffe's first post-Harry Potter project, The Woman in Black, was released in the United States, Canada and the UK.
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.
2012: Acting in The Woman in Black
In 2012, Daniel Radcliffe expanded his film roles, acting in the horror film The Woman in Black.
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: Roles in Kill Your Darlings, The F Word and Horns; The Cripple of Inishmaan
In 2013, Daniel Radcliffe played Allen Ginsberg in "Kill Your Darlings", starred in "The F Word", and in "Horns". All three films premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Additionally, he starred in "The Cripple of Inishmaan" at the Noël Coward Theatre, winning the WhatsOnStage Award for Best Actor in a Play.
2013: Portrayal of Allen Ginsberg in Kill Your Darlings
In 2013, Daniel Radcliffe portrayed Allen Ginsberg in the biopic Kill Your Darlings.
2013: Starred in Kill Your Darlings and The F Word
In 2013, Daniel Radcliffe starred in "Kill Your Darlings" as Allen Ginsberg and in "The F Word".
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.
October 2014: Performs "Alphabet Aerobics" on The Tonight Show
On 28 October 2014, Daniel Radcliffe rhymed the 1999 Blackalicious song "Alphabet Aerobics" during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
2014: Opposition to Scottish Independence
In 2014, Daniel Radcliffe opposed the Scottish independence referendum because he prefers the UK as it is.
2014: Starring in The Cripple of Inishmaan
In 2014, Daniel Radcliffe starred in the Martin McDonagh play "The Cripple of Inishmaan".
2015: Endorsement of Jeremy Corbyn
In 2015, Daniel Radcliffe endorsed Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party leadership campaign.
2015: Starring in Victor Frankenstein and The Gamechangers
In 2015, Daniel Radcliffe starred as Igor in the science fiction horror film "Victor Frankenstein" and as Sam Houser in the biographical drama "The Gamechangers".
2015: Starring in Swiss Army Man and Victor Frankenstein
In 2015, Daniel Radcliffe starred in the surrealist comedy "Swiss Army Man" and the horror film "Victor Frankenstein".
2016: Acting in Swiss Army Man and Now You See Me 2
In 2016, Daniel Radcliffe acted in the surreal drama Swiss Army Man and the thriller Now You See Me 2.
2016: Roles in Now You See Me 2, Swiss Army Man, and Imperium
In 2016, Daniel Radcliffe starred in "Now You See Me 2", "Swiss Army Man", and "Imperium". In "Now You See Me 2" he played the son of Michael Caine's character, Arthur Tressler. He portrayed a talkative corpse in "Swiss Army Man". He played an FBI agent in "Imperium".
2016: Starring in Imperium
In 2016, Daniel Radcliffe starred in the crime thriller "Imperium".
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.
2017: Off-Broadway in Privacy and Starring in Jungle
In 2017, Daniel Radcliffe starred off-Broadway in "Privacy" at The Public Theater, playing the role of The Writer. He also starred as Yossi Ghinsberg in the thriller "Jungle", based on a memoir by Yossi Ghinsberg.
2018: Starring in Beast of Burden and on Broadway in The Lifespan of a Fact
In 2018, Daniel Radcliffe portrayed a pilot smuggling drugs in "Beast of Burden". He also returned to Broadway in "The Lifespan of a Fact" at Studio 54 Theatre.
May 2019: Ranking of Deathly Hallows – Part 2
As of May 2019, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 was the 11th-highest-grossing film of all time.
2019: Starring in Miracle Workers
In 2019, Daniel Radcliffe began playing multiple roles in the anthology comedy series Miracle Workers.
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?.
2019: Starring in Miracle Workers and Playmobil: The Movie
In 2019, Daniel Radcliffe starred as Craig in the TBS comedy series "Miracle Workers". He also voice-starred as Rex Dasher in the animated film "Playmobil: The Movie".
January 2020: Premiere of Miracle Workers Season 2
In January 2020, the second season of "Miracle Workers", starring Daniel Radcliffe, premiered on TBS.
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.
2020: London revival of Endgame
In 2020, Daniel Radcliffe starred in the London revival of Samuel Beckett's Endgame.
2021: Net Worth Estimated at £95 Million
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 the cast of the Harry Potter film series for the HBO Max special titled "Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts".
November 2022: Merrily We Roll Along Revival Started
In November 2022, Daniel Radcliffe started in the New York Theatre Workshop revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical Merrily We Roll Along.
December 2022: Merrily We Roll Along Revival Opened
In December 2022, the Merrily We Roll Along Revival opened, running for a limited engagement through January 2023 before transferring to Broadway.
2022: Starred in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story and The Lost City
In 2022, Daniel Radcliffe portrayed "Weird Al" Yankovic in "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" and starred in "The Lost City". He was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor.
2022: Acting in The Lost City and Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
In 2022, Daniel Radcliffe portrayed Allen Ginsberg in the biopic Kill Your Darlings and starred in the musical parody Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, and appeared in the movie The Lost City.
January 2023: Merrily We Roll Along Revival Engagement End
In January 2023, the Merrily We Roll Along engagement ended, before transferring to Broadway.
April 2023: Birth of Son
In April 2023, Daniel Radcliffe and Erin Darke had a son.
2023: Continued role in Miracle Workers
In 2023, Daniel Radcliffe continued to play multiple roles in the anthology comedy series Miracle Workers.
2023: Starring in Merrily We Roll Along
In 2023, Daniel Radcliffe starred in Stephen Sondheim's musical "Merrily We Roll Along", earning him a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.
2023: Tony Award for Merrily We Roll Along
In 2023, Daniel Radcliffe starred in Stephen Sondheim's musical Merrily We Roll Along, earning him a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical and another Grammy Award nomination.
July 2024: Merrily We Roll Along Production Closed
In July 2024, the Broadway production of "Merrily We Roll Along", starring Daniel Radcliffe, closed.
May 2025: Announcement of Role 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: Merrily We Roll Along Film Release Date
The US release date for the film version of Merrily We Roll Along, starring Daniel Radcliffe, was set for December 5, 2025.
February 2026: Return to Broadway in Every Brilliant Thing
In February 2026, Daniel Radcliffe will return to Broadway in the interactive one-man play Every Brilliant Thing at the Hudson Theatre.
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