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Cast of Harry Potter Movies
In true Albus Dumbledore fashion, Biography.com examines and provides insight on the cast of the illustrious Harry Potter film series, based on the popular books by author J.K. Rowling. Debuting with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and ending with the two-part Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the eight-part film series continues to wow fans with its tales of witchcraft and wizardry. It also includes a gamut of stars, from Daniel Radcliffe, who plays the famous Harry; to Emma Watson, who plays Harry's best friend, Hermione; to Alan Rickman, known for his villainous role as Severus Snape; to Robert Pattinson, who plays the attractive Cedric Diggory, Harry's Triwizard Tournament rival; and more.
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Daniel Radcliffe
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Daniel Radcliffe
Film Actor, Theater Actor / 1989 -
Daniel Radcliffe rose to international stardom as Harry Potter in the film series of the same name, which is based on the popular books by author J.K. Rowling.
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Maggie Smith
Maggie Smith
Actress / 1934 -
Maggie Smith plays Professor Minerva McGonagall in film adaptations of Harry Potter, a series based on the popular books by J.K. Rowling.
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Emma Watson
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Emma Watson
Film Actor, Model / 1990 -
Emma Watson plays the character Hermione, the best friend of Harry Potter, in the Harry Potter film franchise.
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Rupert Grint
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Rupert Grint
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1988 -
Rupert Grint is an English actor who portrays Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films series, which is based on the popular books by J.K. Rowling.
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Richard Harris
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Richard Harris
Film Actor, Theater Actor / 1930 - 2002
Actor Richard Harris portrays the wizard Albus Dumbledore in the first two films of the Harry Potter series, which is based on the popular books by J.K. Rowling.
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Alan Rickman
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Alan Rickman
Film Actor / 1946 -
Alan Rickman is known for portraying memorable villains. We love him as Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series, which is based on the popular books by J.K. Rowling.
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