Daniel Jacob Radcliffe (born July 23, 1989) is a British actor best known for playing Harry Potter in the film series of the same name. He made his acting debut at age 10 in the 1999 BBC One television film David Copperfield. At age 11, Radcliffe was cast as Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, starring in the series for 10 years until the final film in 2011.
Following the success of Harry Potter, Radcliffe branched out to stage acting, starring in Equus in London and New York, and in the 2011 Broadway revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Radcliffe's other notable film roles include The Woman in Black, Kill Your Darlings, and Swiss Army Man.
