Daniel Radcliffe’s Height, Age, Net Worth & Biography

 Nevertheless, being an actor by profession, the star has appeared in several films and television productions. So, how about we learn more about Radcliffe and his achievements?

Daniel Jacob Radcliffe was born on the 23rd of July 1989 in Fulham, London, England, to the family of Marcia Jeannine Jacobson and Alan George Radcliffe. Similarly, the BBC genealogy series, Who Do You Think You Are?, also explored both sides of Radcliffe’s family history in 2019.

It turns out that Radcliffe’s acting talent comes from his parents, as both of them had acted as children. It has also been stated that Radcliffe's desire to act began at the age of five. In 1999, the star made his acting debut in BBC One’s adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel David Copperfield.

Daniel Radcliffe Bio

While getting educated at three independent schools, things got difficult for Radcliffe after the release of the first Harry Potter film. Moreover, the star shared that fellow pupils bullied him for being the kid who plays Harry Potter.

Although Radcliffe achieved A grades in the three 2006 AS level exams, he decided not to study further, as he already knew he wanted to be an actor. Besides acting, the star has published several poems under the pen name Jacob Gershon.

Full Name

Daniel Jacob Radcliffe

Pen Name

Jacob Gershon

Nickname

Dan

Profession

Actor

Famous for

Portraying Harry Potter in the film series “Harry Potter”

Date of Birth

23 July 1989

Age (as of 2022)

33 years

Birthplace

Fulham, London, England

Zodiac Sign

Leo

School

London: Redcliffe School, Sussex House School, City of London School

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Father’s Name

Alan George Radcliffe

Mother’s Name

Marcia Jeannine Jacobson

Siblings

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Marital Status

Unmarried

Girlfriend Name

Erin Darke

Wife Name

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Friends Name

Emma Watson, Amy Byrne, Freddie Highmore

Religion

Atheist

Hometown

Fulham, London, England

Current Address

London, England

Children

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Hobbies

Playing bass guitar, Writing short stories, Poetry

Awards

Empire Hero Award, Audience Award for Favorite Leading Actor in a Broadway Play, MTV Movie Award for Best Male Performance, People’s Choice Award for Favorite Ensemble Movie Cast

Net Worth

$115 Million

Monthly Earning

$1 Million

Physical Measurement & More

Radcliffe is surely not a tall guy, as he stands at 5 ft 4 in. However, he falls into the list of rare people with blue eyes. Whereas Radcliffe was ranked at number one on the Forbes 2019 “Most Valuable Young Stars” list. So, feel free to check his physical measurements below.

Height (approx.)

In centimeters - 165 cm

In meters - 1.65 m

In feet inches - 5’4”

Weight (approx.)

53 kg

Eye Color

Blue

Hair Color

Brown

Social Media Account Link

Radcliffe is someone who likes to stay away from the breeze of social media. And talking about his private life, he has been in a relationship with American actress Erin Darke since 2012. Also, Radcliffe has mentioned being diagnosed with a mild form of dyspraxia, a developmental coordination disorder.

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Facts

  • Although many think Daniel Jacob Radcliffe’s first screen appearance might be Harry Potter, it was actually the BBC’s adaptation of David Copperfield, thanks to his mother sending a Polaroid photograph of him to the BBC.
  • Radcliffe was only 11 years old when he was cast in the first Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
  • The star portrayed Harry Potter for a decade, and during his later years, the star was nicknamed Harry Puffer because of his smoking habit.
  • Speaking of which, Radcliffe has mentioned having an “addictive personality”, and he would often show up at work half-drunk.
  • Despite being the only portrayer of Harry Potter, Radcliffe mentioned not liking the books at first. And he only finished reading them after getting the role of Harry Potter.
  • Besides acting, Radcliffe has also published several poems and short stories under his pen name, Jacob Gershon.
  • The star supports The Trevor Project, which is an organization that helps prevent the suicide of LGBTQ teens and young people.

Commonly Asked Questions About Daniel Radcliffe

  • Does Daniel Radcliffe have a wife?
    • No, Radcliffe isn’t married yet and doesn’t have a wife. However, the star has been in a relationship with actress Erin Darke since 2012.
  • What disabilities does Daniel Radcliffe have?
    • Radcliffe has been diagnosed with a mild form of dyspraxia, a condition that makes it hard for him to coordinate physical movement.
  • Why is Daniel Radcliffe not on social media?
    • Being introduced to global fame at an early age, Radcliffe didn’t know how to handle negative comments. Hence, he has stayed away from social media since the early days of Harry Potter.



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