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Daniel Radcliffe

by Jacob from Williamsville

I think Daniel is a hero in many ways. First, Daniel is a hero because he encourages people to try different things. For example, Daniel didn't want to act at first then he tried out for a play and he liked it. After that, he decided he wanted to be on TV. Second, Daniel shows that you should always try your best and work hard. Finally, Daniel has inspired many young teens and children to act. Daniel is a hero in many ways.

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Daniel Radcliffe had a busy childhood. Daniel Jacob Radcliffe was born July 23, 1989, near London, England. Daniels parents' names are Alan Radcliffe and Marcia Gresham. Daniel's parents were very supportive of his acting career by buying tickets to a play that he put on in his house when Daniel was younger. Daniel's first play was a school play when he was 6 years old, Daniel played a monkey. Daniel knew at a young age he wanted to act. Finally, Daniel had a good family life and background in his childhood.

Daniel had many obstacles in his life. First, Daniel had to learn how to scuba dive in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire because some scenes took place under water. Second, Daniel also had to pretend a stick was Dobby in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Lastly, Daniel, in Equus, had to take on a different role that he was not used to. Daniel had many obstacles in his life.

Daniel had many honors and awards. At age 12, Daniel finished Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and his face was on every magazine cover around the world. In 2007, Daniel got honored by placing his hands in cement in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Many famous people from Hollywood had the same honor. Daniel had many awards and honors.

Daniel has many interesting facts. First, before Daniel wanted to act, he wanted to become a firefighter. Second, Daniel enjoys playing bass guitar and listening to rock and roll music. Third, Daniel's dogs' names are Binka and Nuggets. Forth, Daniels favorite TV show is the Simpsons and Daniel's favorite Harry Potter book is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Five, Daniel had the call that told him he won the role of Harry Potter when he was in the bathtub. Finally, Daniel tries not to read any information on him and he once went to an all boy school. Many people should know these facts on Daniel.

Daniel has many traits and qualities. First, Daniel is determined. Daniel acted in all the Harry Potter movies, December Boys and Equus. In December Boys, he played an orphan named Maps and it was filmed in Australia. In Harry Potter, he played Harry Potter. Daniel acted in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Daniel was one of the main characters on a float and he tap danced! Second, Daniel is a good role model for young children and teens. Daniel has not done anything bad because you never hear about him doing something he shouldn't do. Finally, Daniel was brave. He was brave because when he acted in his first play, Daniel decided he wanted to do something bigger. Daniel thought TV or maybe even a movie. Finally, Daniel went to try out for Harry Potter. Daniel got a call from David Copperfield. David said that Daniel had won the role of Harry Potter. Daniel has many traits and qualities.

You might learn from Daniel Radcliffe that everybody goes though pain in their life. Second, acting is serious, and it's hard to act out somebody you are not. Finally, you will learn that you should never ever give up on what you stand for.

Daniel said once "I am lucky enough to have a job I love". Also, he said that being on stage and doing Equus was fantastic.

Page created on 12/19/2011 12:00:00 AM

Last edited 12/19/2011 12:00:00 AM

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