How tall is Daniel Radcliffe? Who is he dating? What movies was he in? How does he like to dress?
This article answers all your questions about Daniel Radcliffe’s height, girlfriend, career and style.
But first…
Who is Daniel Radcliffe?
Daniel Radcliffe is an English actor and producer. While he doesn’t have the name recognition of some of Hollywood’s other stars, one mention of the role that made him famous and you’ll know exactly who we’re talking about.
Yes, Daniel Radcliffe played Harry Potter. He was just eleven years old when he landed the gig, making him twelve when the first movie was released worldwide. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the film that started the franchise, was released in 2001.
Radcliffe continued work as the titular character until 2011, when the final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows- Part 2, was released.
After finishing that series, Radcliffe starred in other feature films like The Woman in Black (2013) and Kill Your Darlings (2013). In 2015, he even made an appearance in the Amy Schumer movie, Trainwreck, as the dog walker.
In addition to his film credits, Radcliffe has appeared live on stage several times, most memorably when he went au naturel in the show Equus (2007).
His fully clothed performance in How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying (2011) earned him a Drama Desk Award, a Drama League Award, and an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination. The Broadway production was later nominated for nine Tony awards.
More recently, Daniel Radcliffe has turned to the small screen for opportunities. His voice work has been featured on “Robot Chicken”, “BoJack Horseman”, and “The Simpsons”.
In 2019, he executive produced and starred in the TBS sitcom “Miracle Workers”. On the show, Radcliffe plays a low-level angel tasked with answering all of humanity’s prayers. Steve Buscemi costars as God.
Even though he’s been pretty busy with television work, Radcliffe will be returning to the silver screen soon. His action comedy Guns Akimbo is in post-production and he’s currently filming Escape from Pretoria.
How tall is Daniel Radcliffe?
At 29 years old and 5′ 5″, the world-famous actor is certainly a man of modest height. At just 165 cm, Daniel Radcliffe is a four inches shorter than the average British male.
He used to be self-conscious about his small stature, but major success helped him get over it. He once said,
“I used to be self-conscious about my height, but then I thought, f— that, I’m Harry Potter!”
He cautions others against being too self-denigrating as well saying, “Being self-critical is good; being self-hating is destructive. There’s a very fine line there somewhere, and I walk it carefully.”
How old is Daniel Radcliffe?
Born on July 23, 1989, Radcliffe is twenty-nine years old. That’s right–Harry Potter turns the big 3-0 this summer!
We’re sure the party will be downright magical 😉
Who is Daniel Radcliffe dating?
While Harry Potter met his wife in high school, Mr. Radcliffe has yet to tie the knot. His current girlfriend is actress Erin Darke.
The pair met on the set of Kill Your Darlings, where they shared an intimate scene. They have been dating since 2013.
The brunette beauty is best known for her role as Cindy on the Amazon series Good Girls Revolt. She’s also guest starred on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
And, yes, Darke is taller than her long-time boyfriend. She’s 5’7. Engagement rumors are never far behind this couple, but as of April 2019 they aren’t married. Radcliffe and Darke live in New York City.
What is Daniel Radcliffe’s net worth?
One of the top earning actors of his generation, the former Harry Potter star is worth a reported $125 million.
He’s one of the wealthiest Brits around, though he currently lives in Manhattan. Daniel Radcliffe proves that shorter men can create a massive fortune.
Daniel Radcliffe’s Style
Like many of his fellow British performers, Daniel Radcliffe knows the importance of a great tailor.
Well-done tailoring helps every man look his best, but it’s an absolute necessity for men under 5′ 9″.
He seems to understand this very well, because he never looks sloppy on the red carpet.
He sticks to neutral colors, while occasionally throwing in a whimsical touch, such as a striped tie, a polka-dot pocket square, or a windowpane plaid suit jacket.
Daniel Radcliffe dresses right for his stature by employing the following principles:
- Suits fit very well. As mentioned, impeccable tailoring is a trend among the British crop of actors. Radcliffe knows that a bespoke suit can visually add inches to the wearer.
- He wears one color from top to bottom. He even matches his shirt to his suit jacket from time to time for maximum effect. These monochromatic looks elongate the body.
- Radcliffe favors neutral colors. Perhaps to combat being viewed as too boyish, he favors grey, beige, and navy most often. Even when her wears a color on the red carpet, it’s neutral adjacent, like burgundy or forest green.
Overall, his style is quite traditional. He favors tuxedos and three-piece suits. It suits his personality as an old soul. He’s quoted as saying:
A fried often says I’m an old man in a young man’s husk. I like that. I am old-fashioned in some ways.
Regardless of age, Radcliffe is an extremely talented and creative individual, and he just so happens to be on of our favorite shorter male celebrities.
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