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Daniel Radcliffe · Arts & Literature

What

British actor known for playing the title role in the Harry Potter films.

When

1989, London, England

Where

United Kingdom · United States

Biography

Daniel Radcliffe is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — British actor known for playing the title role in the Harry Potter films.

How & why

Daniel Radcliffe is a British actor who became a global star playing the title role across all eight 'Harry Potter' films, then built a varied stage and screen career in works such as 'Equus', 'Swiss Army Man' and the Tony-winning revival of 'Merrily We Roll Along'. He has described himself as Jewish through his mother, Marcia Gresham, who is from a Jewish family; his father is of Northern Irish Protestant background.

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Source: IMDb (Jewish Actors list)

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British actor known for playing the title role in the Harry Potter films.

1989

Source: IMDb (Jewish Actors list)