History of Daniel Radcliffe in Timeline
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.
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.
1999: Release of Alphabet Aerobics by Blackalicious
Daniel Radcliffe performed the 1999 Blackalicious song "Alphabet Aerobics" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on 2014.
2006: Appeared on the Sunday Times Rich List
In 2006, Daniel Radcliffe appeared on the Sunday Times Rich List, with an estimated personal fortune of £14 million, solidifying his status as one of the richest young people in the UK.
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.
2008: Learned of The Trevor Project
In 2008, Daniel Radcliffe first learned of The Trevor Project while performing Equus on Broadway.
2008: Revealed diagnosis of dyspraxia
In 2008, Daniel Radcliffe revealed that he has a mild form of dyspraxia, a neurological disorder that sometimes makes simple activities difficult.
March 2009: Ranked number one 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: 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.
2009: Atheist beliefs and admiration for Richard Dawkins
In 2009, Daniel Radcliffe stated that he was an atheist and expressed admiration for Richard Dawkins. He also stated that although he considers himself a "fierce patriot", he is not a royalist.
February 2010: Named the sixth highest-paid Hollywood male 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 recognizing his reliance on alcohol, particularly during the filming of 'Half-Blood Prince'.
2010: Endorsed Nick Clegg in the general election
In 2010, Daniel Radcliffe supported the Liberal Democrats and endorsed Nick Clegg in the general election.
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: 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 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.
2012: Relationship with Erin Darke began
In 2012, Daniel Radcliffe began his relationship with American actress Erin Darke, after meeting on the set of 'Kill Your Darlings'.
2012: Atheist beliefs and views on religion's impact
In 2012, Daniel Radcliffe stated that he is an atheist, and a militant atheist when religion impacts legislation. He considers himself both Jewish and Irish, despite being English.
2012: Political alignment switch to Labour
In 2012, Daniel Radcliffe switched his political alignment to the Labour Party, citing disillusionment with the performance of the Liberal Democrats and supporting Ed Miliband.
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.
2013: Accidental antifreeze consumption
While on the set of the 2013 film Horns, Daniel Radcliffe accidentally drank antifreeze, resulting in severe illness.
October 2014: Rhymed "Alphabet Aerobics" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
On October 28, 2014, Daniel Radcliffe rhymed the 1999 Blackalicious song "Alphabet Aerobics" during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
2014: Opposed the Scottish independence referendum
In 2014, Daniel Radcliffe opposed the Scottish independence referendum because he supported British unionism.
2015: Endorsed Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party leadership campaign
In 2015, Daniel Radcliffe endorsed Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party leadership campaign.
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'.
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.
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.
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'.
2019: Description of beliefs
In 2019, Daniel Radcliffe described himself as "agnostic leaning toward atheism".
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'.
January 2020: Miracle Workers Season 2 Premiere
In January 2020, the second season of 'Miracle Workers', starring Daniel Radcliffe, premiered.
June 2020: Support for the transgender community after J. K. Rowling's remarks
In June 2020, Daniel Radcliffe voiced his support for the transgender community and expressed regret over J. K. Rowling's transphobic remarks in an essay published by The Trevor Project.
2021: Estimated net worth
As of 2021, Daniel Radcliffe's net worth is estimated at £95 million.
January 2022: Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts Release
In January 2022, Daniel Radcliffe reunited with his Harry Potter castmates for 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' on HBO Max.
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.
April 2023: Birth of his son
In April 2023, Daniel Radcliffe and Erin Darke welcomed their son, marking a significant life event.
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.
May 2025: Radcliffe to star 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.
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