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This rumor pops up just about yearly that Daniel Radcliffe is going to UVA. The cite for that is this article ( [1]) which says nothing about him going to University of Virginia. Moreover there's no entry for him on the People search ( [2]) which has entries for all students, staff and faculty (and 2007 students are already listed). Can anyone verify this? Otherwise I suggest the notation be removed. 24.211.156.245 04:43, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
I think we ought to mention how short this guy is. He is around 5'6, and is a lot shorter than just about everyone in his movies. He also definitely uses shoes to try to make him seem taller, so it would be worth noting.
Apparently he hasnt grown since the second movie really. Worth mentioning since in the novels Harry is supposed to be quite tall, growing a lot, albeit not as tall as Ron, but not conspicuously short as Daniel definitely is. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 207.81.254.59 ( talk • contribs) 13:13, 28 April 2007
In a recent 2007 interview he states he's around 5'6". —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.81.176.164 ( talk • contribs) 11:24, 3 May 2007
I agree that this is worth mentioning, as long as it is properly cited.
Faithlessthewonderboy
02:12, 18 July 2007 (UTC)
Is there any point in having the bit about house prices in the article? It is (a) uncertain if this is meant to be expensive or cheap (in the context of Fulham) and (b) likely to vary rapidly (and when is "currently" anyway)? -- I suggest we delete that bit. -- SGBailey 23:15 Jan 22, 2003 (UTC)
Thanks for that link, Mr. Forrester. I think since the sentence about Mr. Radcliffe's house and dogs has no timeframe, and can't be entirely confirmed from reliable sources, I'll move it here for now, until I can think of something better to do with it. (The family currently live in a £730,000 home in Fulham, a suburb of London, with two border collies named Binka and Nugget.) However, I disagree that information about his background is "inane". His education would certainly be a good thing to include, and I'd put the name of his school into the article, except that I can't find a reference for it. I don't suppose you could cite one, could you? If you don't want me to put it in, you can always decline to answer, but I think it would be interesting. -- Oliver P. 12:31 25 May 2003 (UTC)
It doesn't matter about how much Dan's house costs, does it? All that matters is that his stunning performance in the Harry Potter films completely makes up for all the shortcomings of the Harry Potter films, right? lol Ann 03:56, 5 December 2005 (UTC)
This article says Daniel Jacob Radcliffe, IMDb says Daniel Alan Radcliffe. Which one is correct? Google doesn't seem to give a definite answer either. Apparently one of them is a widespread misconception; the question is: which one? — Timwi 16:13, 24 Jun 2004 (UTC)
DanRadcliffe.co.uk states clearly that Dan's middle name is Jacob. The site is regarded as one of the 'official' Dan websites and I imagine Dan or his father would have pointed out any error in his name by now. So Jacob it is.
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Dee 08:17, August 8, 2005 (UTC)
"He is currently single (6/05)"... Mayhaps its just me, but for an entry on a not yet sixteen year-old actor, this strikes me as both unnecessary (apart from truly high profile cases that have made the tabloids, it seems most wiki actor entries don't necessarily stress if any living actor is currently single, let alone give a date for that status) and just a tad unnerving. Any thoughts on this? Aleal 2 July 2005 15:56 (UTC)
Totally agree that Dan's current 'single' status is just a sad reflection of what we have come to expect from the tabloids. Leave it out. This entry should be about his career, not lewd speculation on how much his house is worth, his love life or (worst of all), whether he was bullied at school. Dear God, the boy is under enough scrutiny as it is. Can't we respect his privacy here in what is supposed to be an encyclopaedia, a collection of facts, not a collection of sordid and trivial gossip? Dee 08:39, August 8, 2005 (UTC)
He probably does have a girlfriend, but it's really none of our business... Ann 03:54, 5 December 2005 (UTC)
Dan's love life is an unnecessary trivia especially as he has so many fangirls and is being linked to some starlets/girls. What I want to see instead is his acting awards and nominations. He has so many eversince the first Harry Potter movie that I was surprised not to see them here. 203.168.9.113 22:41, 28 December 2005 (UTC) Jandee
If there is an event in this persons life that you are sure that is going to happen (i.e, movie involvment or releases), put them in the past tense. If you are unsure if the event is going to take place, it would be better to leave out said event until it does happen. Never do encyclopedias say "currently", "soon to be", or "will . . ." —Preceding unsigned comment added by Popperbop ( talk • contribs) 01:11, 23 July 2005
Is it really necessary to have two photos of him? Considering how short this article is, it seems like too much - especially since one is right on top of the other. One photo should either be moved farther down the page (maybe next to his filmography?) or removed all together. -- Hazey Jane 06:06, 19 August 2005 (UTC)
I just thought maybe you guys would like to know that...(I'm obsessed with Daniel Radcliffe) Ann 03:51, 5 December 2005 (UTC)
Dan is currently in Austraila, filming December Boys. Just thought that might be important...;] Ann 03:57, 5 December 2005 (UTC)
i am removing the "official" web pages, because they are obviously not official.
here are the whois entries for the two domains:
[snip]
doesn't look like dan radcliffe at all now does it? -- Yoasif 23:15, 14 December 2005 (UTC)
As there is no official site, I suggest we restore the danradcliffe.co.uk & danradcliffe.com links as the next best thing. Both sites seem to be comphrehensive resources, and useful for more information, especially things that would be trivial in this entry. If noone objects within 24 hours, I'll restore the links then. Reply here or my talk. exolon 23:26, 10 January 2006 (UTC)
-- Eowynan 15:44, 11 October 2007 (UTC)
I removed this site as this page is supposed to be for factual information about the actor, and I find the idea of fanfiction based on a real person disturbing. exolon 19:15, 15 January 2006 (UTC)
It has come to my attention thats in the article it says that daneil Radcliffe has green eyes. I, a huge admirer has noticed that daneil radcliffe has in fact blue eyes. I just sort of figured that i should let the world know, for future reference of course. if you go to www.danradcliffe.co.uk, you can see his lovely blue eyes and notic erigth away that they are not GREEN. Thank you for tanking the ime to read this. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Libertinesfan13 ( talk • contribs) 09:55, 5 February 2006
OH thank GOD some one else noticed that other than me!!! They should get their facts straight —Preceding unsigned comment added by 205.240.45.179 ( talk • contribs) 05:18, 8 March 2006
how could u people think that his eyes are green, they are clearly a dark (pretty) shade of blue! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.106.105.48 ( talk • contribs) 13:02, 15 March 2006
Dan was supposed to wear green contact lenses, but they irritated his eyes, so they stuck with his blue ones. Lradrama 19:08, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
Is it just me, or is the "Awards" section bordering on the ridiculous? 19th place? Seriously?! Radio Kirk talk to me 05:16, 7 February 2006 (UTC)
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Does anyone else think that the "References" section pleading us to check out the two fan sites is just in appropriate? Should it just be removed completely? Mad Jack O'Lantern 06:35, 4 May 2006 (UTC)
There is no mention of Dan's upcoming stage debut. Is such news allowed to be included? -- Quintopia 01:27, 2 August 2006 (UTC)
I am brand new here please tell me what I am doing wrong so that I do not make the same mistakes in the future.
This came from http://www.snitchseeker.com/vb3/showthread.php?t=22450&highlight=shiplake
Dan Radcliffe joins £16,000 a year school
Harry Potter star, Daniel Radcliffe has started as a pupil at a boarding school which is the spitting image of Hogwarts.
The 15-year-old now attends the exclusive £16,000-a-year Shiplake College, set in Oxfordshire woodland.
Shiplake is known as a school for the rich and the famous - George Harrison's son, Dhani, was a pupil.
A close friend of Daniel said: "Shiplake is certainly big on drama and theatre lessons. It is well-known for its excellence in the arts and Daniel is fitting in very well."
Source: The Sunday Mirror http://www.sundaymirror.co.uk/
-- Cowarth 20:22, 5 August 2006 (UTC)
After doing some more searching, I believe that this is a false report, I am unable to find any other sources to verify this claim. -- Cowarth 15:49, 7 August 2006 (UTC)
There is no mention of his appearance on Extras. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Bole2 ( talk • contribs) 14:27, 29 September 2006
Given the actors age, controversy has been stirred
I've removed the above, as I've seen no evidence of any "controversy" or of Radcliffe's age being an issue (he will be almost 18 when the play opens, and a 17 year old young man appearing nude on the London stage is hardly the sort of thing to raise eyebrows these days). The role has obviously generated a lot of media interest, but no real negative attention as far as I can tell. 217.155.20.163 12:03, 19 November 2006 (UTC)
He is Jewish, see this quote:
“My mum was of Jewish blood and my dad was protestant,” [4]
Judiaism follows matrilineal descent, which means Jewish mom = Jewish kid. Also see this quote from the Wikipedia article on Judaism, under the section entitled "Who is a Jew":
"Generally, in modern secular usage, Jews include three groups: people who practice Judaism and have a Jewish ethnic background (sometimes including those who do not have strictly matrilineal descent), people without Jewish parents who have converted to Judaism; and those Jews who, while not practicing Judaism as a religion, still identify themselves as Jewish by virtue of their family's Jewish descent and their own cultural and historical identification with the Jewish people."
John Reaves 01:36, 13 January 2007 (UTC)
We only know about it because he said so in a TV interview and it was confirmed by his grandmother. He and his family aren't hiding it.-- Runcorn 10:15, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
I know a way to tell! Anyone seen him in Equus? If you had a really good look, tell us if he's Jewish! 70.253.203.156 05:55, 18 July 2007 (UTC)
Just wondering why a photo isn't in the infobox where it belongs... CaveatLector Talk 21:00, 31 January 2007 (UTC)
According to the paper he has transferred from City of London school to a school that was only described as "near Fulham". Does anyone know which school it is so this info can be added to the article? Haddiscoe 01:03, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
Please correct the mistake on the page cause I almost faint when I read the article, since it was shocking and untrue. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 200.8.80.242 ( talk) 19:42, 11 February 2007 (UTC).
I dont know u guys but i`m gonna protect this page, it`s like the 3th time today that I see reverting cuz of people very "happy" about his naked pics, and one with his theoretical death. Even when I agree with the pics stuff, I`ve prefer to discuss that on mugglenet or myspace rather than here ;)-- ometzit<col> 01:12, 12 February 2007 (UTC)
Is Dan descended from the well-known historical engish underground catholic (recusant) family of the Radcliffes? 82.131.210.162 10:01, 23 February 2007 (UTC)
On reverting an edit by a user with no account name, I was asked to prove myself after saying that Dan had signed up to star in the last two Harry Potter movies by User:RadioKirk. I am a trainee actor myself, and a honest Wikipedian, who spends a lot of time reverting stupid and unnecessary abuse, so I do know things like this you know...
Before I prove myself, there are two reasons why I would not lie on Wikipedia on this subject;
These are proof of my comment;
Enjoy reading... Lradrama 20:51, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
Alright, alright, at least we've made each other clear on our views, and I now understand your intentions. Thankyou for replying. Lradrama 21:19, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
Even if it turns out this image is legit—and, I have some doubts—I'd like to see some discussion before its potential return to the article. Certainly, Wikipedia is not censored, but this policy primarily refers to articles in which there's a reasonable expectation that an image represents its subject, such as an image or diagram on vagina or penis. This particular image here suggests unnecessary exposition and, I believe, would unnecessarily (and this is key) shock younger Potter fans. Comments, please. RadioKirk ( u| t| c) 21:51, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
url for image in question (website of West End production): http://www.equustheplay.com/pr/index.php Daniloc 09:56, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
As promised, incontrovertible proof that the image is faked, and this overlay proving it's the identical image and not a different pose.RadioKirk ( u| t| c) 17:41, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
Or you could have just asked his mohel... Daniloc 18:28, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
This was such a bad fake I'm surprised anyone thought it was real! (Wishful thinking maybe?) It isn't just his dick that's wrong, it's the entire lower half of his body. AdorableRuffian 21:06, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
If two roles were to be noted, I would argue for Harry Potter and Alan Strang (Equus), instead of Potter and a role as a young child in David Copperfield. Daniloc 07:33, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
I've reverted a change which removed Daniel Radcliffe from the category '...of Irish Descent...'. The editor who made the change may well have his/her reason, but I'd like to hear it. It's in the article that Radcliffe's father is from Northern Ireland. Admittedly that doesn't make him Irish, but Radcliffe has referred to himself in an interview as being half-Irish.
Daniloc
22:39, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
i've heard that he has a rock band of his own. If this is true, can someone post infomation about it in the article? dposse 22:49, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
As no one responded, perhaps it isn't true? Faithlessthewonderboy 02:36, 18 July 2007 (UTC)
I've added a bit of detail on Marcia Gresham's TV roles (but only a BIT - after all, this is a Dan Radcliffe article). As such, I mentionned two - The Inspector Lynley mysteries (2002) and most recently, 'Walk Away and I Stumble' (2005). More details can be found on the IMDb. Lradrama 17:27, 8 April 2007 (UTC)
These were listed under the additional 'See also' section: Harry Potter (book series), Harry Potter (films), Acting, Actor, Equus. There are links to all of these already within the text itself. Daniloc 05:09, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
At different articles off Wikpedia and at different times in the course of this article the 'act in which Radcliffe appears nude' is sometimes reffered to as a 'sex scene'. Articles outside wikipedia say things like 'full-frontal sex'.
So which is it? Does he appear nude? Or is he actually having sex onstage? I mean, what exactly is he doing? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 66.90.158.77 ( talk) 07:59, 16 April 2007 (UTC).
During one scene, he's fully nude, and simulates sexual intercourse with his female co-star, who is also completely nude.
He doesn't actually have sex on stage during the performance, as that would be illegal in the UK. You have to go to Amsterdam if you want to see that sort of thing. AdorableRuffian 20:55, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
I'd like to see an update on Dan's involvement in charity projects in this article. Dan is currently participating in project for Charity Projects Entertainment Fund (CPEF) and his segment will be televised in American Idol on April 25, 2007. Dan was also involved in other charity works aside from DEmelza but I don';t have a link to them. 203.177.100.184 05:07, 17 April 2007 (UTC) jandee
The home page for Dan's favorite charity is Demelza House. One can make donations specifically on behalf of Dan from either of his official websites: Dan Radcliffe U.S. or Dan Radcliffe U.K. Dan has specifically requested that his fans make donations to Demelza House in lieu of sending him gifts for his birthday or Christmas. -- NJM 20:40, 25 July 2007 (UTC)
2009/2010?
Doesn't anyone else think that Daniel Radcliffe's role in David Copperfield is noteable (infobox), because it was one of the main parts, and people are familiar with that. I think it should go in the infobox. Lra drama 10:01, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
Right, time for some wiki-info on Daniel Radcliffe's new birthday present for next month - a Fiat Punto - his first new car. Worth putting in I think. So, here's the link for reference reasons:
With regards, Lra drama 13:03, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
June 4 Update to this story: Dan's publicist has now confirmed that this rumour is completely false and was apparently someone's idea of a publicity stunt in the press. Rumour quashing posted on [6] -- Eowynan 21:58, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
The Daniel Radcliffe article gets vandalised on a rather large scale and I'm sure lots of you have noticed. There are lots of people who revert this vandalism, which is good to see. But only the RC Patrol regulars (and MartinBot of course) actually warn the vandals and tell them to stop vandalising Wikipedia. Can the rest of you please consider it too? It's only right, and it lets vandals know what is accepted and what isn't. Thank you, Lra drama 10:18, 21 June 2007 (UTC)
A recent edit said Details revealed Radcliffe was a smoker. Note that's not what the article said. What it said is that he smoked in Equus and December Boys. [7] Linking this here in case the prior comment is reverted back into the article. - FeralDruid 07:41, 10 July 2007 (UTC)
-- Eowynan 15:56, 11 October 2007 (UTC)
I'm sorry but this article is just not stable enough to be sensibly reviewed. According to the edit summaries there are large chunks of text regularly coming and going. Please resubmit the article again for GA review when the article is stable. -- Johnfos 11:36, 17 July 2007 (UTC)
I wondered if someone has noticed (or if it is just my ignorance) that the "Early Life" section sounds more like a prank than real facts? Especially information about he and Emma Watson, the neighbour catching him naked, etc. I am no daniel radcliffe pro, but the "Early life" section doesn't sound much like encyclopedic information. Bpzahl 12:21, 21 July 2007 (UTC)
I'm getting really fed up now of people putting things like 'He communicates with fans over Myspace / MSN / hotmail / Beebo' because it is all false. He has repeatedly denied communicating with fans over the internet. Can we stop putting these claims on the article please, because all they do is get reverted. Lra drama 10:50, 26 July 2007 (UTC)
Since he is an actor I believe critical reviews of his acting should be part of his page. The listing of his awards and nominations seem to portray only one side of his perceived talents as an actor. As most harry potter fans will attest Daniel Radcliffe has been a very poor actor. Critical reviews attest to his shortcomings. For instance the New York Times in its recent Harry Potter feature quietly criticized his acting abilities or lack there of. ( http://www.nytimes.com/ref/movies/20070714_POTTER.html) As both critics mention it was clear from the earlier movies which of the young three actors were the stronger and as they endorsed and praised the abilities of both "Ron" and "Hermione" and chose not to mention the exploits of Mr. Radcliffe it was rather obvious what their feelings were of the young actor. These feelings have long been discussed among fans and critics alike and it seems only fair some mention of these beliefs are shared within the wiki community.
What did Daniel Radcliffe study for his G.C.S.E's and what subjects did he do for his A-levels??
The Hindu Times is quoted as saying DR queued up for Tendulkar's and Strauss's autographs at the end of the Lord's test match. The BBC radio's Test Match Special interviewed DR before the end when he had already got Strauss's autograph. And they reported DR left before the end - so perhaps the Hindu Times isn't right. (Strauss wanted DR to sign the new HP book for his daughter (or someone) and asked the BBC to help him get it. He didn't realise that he had in fact given his autograph to DR himself! Amazing stuff.) 88888
Am I right in thinking that the first sentence about celebrities must contain a nationality? If so why does it so often state "English" as a nationality. England is not a nation and hasnt been for over 300 year consequently English is no longer a nationality. I am British myself and I must say it makes me sick seeing "English" stated as a nationality. It is factually wrong and discriminating towards people from "Wales, Scotland Northern Ireland" (also no longer nations). Notice Dame Maggie Smith (who would be "scottish") is characterized under "British". How about we start characterizing people as Virginians instead of US-Americans? I would be very gratefull for someone to appreciate the problem and do something about it. Thank you -- Camaeron 13:31, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
Surely what counts most is it actually being a nationality!? Isnt there some kind of rule a nationality has to be included in the first sentence? Despite my "Scottish" sounding name I am actually "English" so I am unbiased. If the terms "English", "Scottish" "Welsh" And "Northern Irish" are still going to be used dont you agree it would be better to change the articles which state British? This isnt really what I would have hoped for but it makes sense from your point of view surely? Thanks for your opinions. -- Camaeron 19:44, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
I've just had another thought: What is written if someone is half "English" half "Scottish". Legally no distinction is made so wouldnt it be rather difficult? -- Camaeron 19:48, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
'Surely what counts most is it actually being a nationality!?...' The flaw in Camaeron's argument is that Britain is no more a political nation today than is England. The political entity is the United Kingdom (of which Great Britain is only a part), so to be strictly consistent with what he is claiming, Daniel would be a 'UK actor'. Hardly anyone would argue for that designation, which illustrates that in this case the political definition of 'nation' is not what should apply. Furthermore, despite Camaeron's further claim, many, many more English, Scottish and Welsh men and women would vehemently oppose the notion that England, Scotland and Wales are no longer nations, than would agree. Here nationality is a cultural distinction, and if you can't see that, then consider the hypothetical (but illustrative) case of an actor known for his Scottish brogue - would it make more sense to say he's a 'British actor' or a 'Scottish actor'? What about an actor known for staging Welsh language productions - 'British actor' or 'Welsh actor'? To argue that 'British' should trump 'English', 'Scottish' or 'Welsh' is nonsense. Unless you can find an interview where Daniel self-identifies as 'British, but not English', he is an 'English actor'. 24.84.129.22 07:27, 14 August 2007 (UTC) (Sorry, was not logged-in. Daniloc 07:28, 14 August 2007 (UTC))
Your statement makes me doubt very much that you are a UK citizen. If you were you would know that even though the state given in UK passports is The United Kingdom (of GB and NI)(You are entirely correct in stating that GB is not a nation) the nationality given is actually British. Thus your statement about "which illustrates that in this case the political definition of 'nation' is not what should apply" is invalidated. Whether British citizen agree that they are British is neither here nore their. Why even wikipedia articles claim England Wales etc are no longer "states". I am perfectly willing for them to be left as "English" actors I am merely stating that "English" is not a "nationality" if one is being politically correct. Though one must admit doing away with "British" would simplify matters would it not? There is no need for some people to be British and others to be "English". Thank you for your time -- Camaeron 22:20, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
Thats exactly beside the point....By my arguing (and officially Ill have you all know) there are only British people, no one is (by nationality) "English" unless one is refering to people who lived hundreds of years back (pre union) in a nation/state (that existed back then but no longer does) by the name of England. -- Camaeron 22:31, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
Though I only partly agree, wouldnt it be best not to use the term British at all then? Englishmen, Scotsmen, Welshmen and Irishmen are quite enough to be getting along with. Especially if one is foreign and doesnt understand all the confusing differences. -- Camaeron 19:35, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
Or in this case not enough rules. If the rule would be: a nationality must be stated in the first line then there would be no question, as English etc in not an offial nationality. -- Camaeron 21:54, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
Lead does not follow WP guideline: see Lead.
The lead should be capable of standing alone as a concise overview of the article, establishing context, summarizing the most important points, explaining why the subject is interesting or notable, and briefly describing its notable controversies, if there are any. The emphasis given to material in the lead should roughly reflect its importance to the topic according to reliable, published sources. The lead should not "tease" the reader by hinting at but not explaining important facts that will appear later in the article. It should contain up to four paragraphs, should be carefully sourced as appropriate, and should be written in a clear, accessible style so as to invite a reading of the full article.
Cheers! Wassupwestcoast 19:58, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
Hello,
Could you please let me edit this page because there are a couple of grammar errors.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH —Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.108.83.228 ( talk) 07:58, 12 September 2007 (UTC)
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This rumor pops up just about yearly that Daniel Radcliffe is going to UVA. The cite for that is this article ( [1]) which says nothing about him going to University of Virginia. Moreover there's no entry for him on the People search ( [2]) which has entries for all students, staff and faculty (and 2007 students are already listed). Can anyone verify this? Otherwise I suggest the notation be removed. 24.211.156.245 04:43, 23 July 2007 (UTC)
I think we ought to mention how short this guy is. He is around 5'6, and is a lot shorter than just about everyone in his movies. He also definitely uses shoes to try to make him seem taller, so it would be worth noting.
Apparently he hasnt grown since the second movie really. Worth mentioning since in the novels Harry is supposed to be quite tall, growing a lot, albeit not as tall as Ron, but not conspicuously short as Daniel definitely is. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 207.81.254.59 ( talk • contribs) 13:13, 28 April 2007
In a recent 2007 interview he states he's around 5'6". —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.81.176.164 ( talk • contribs) 11:24, 3 May 2007
I agree that this is worth mentioning, as long as it is properly cited.
Faithlessthewonderboy
02:12, 18 July 2007 (UTC)
Is there any point in having the bit about house prices in the article? It is (a) uncertain if this is meant to be expensive or cheap (in the context of Fulham) and (b) likely to vary rapidly (and when is "currently" anyway)? -- I suggest we delete that bit. -- SGBailey 23:15 Jan 22, 2003 (UTC)
Thanks for that link, Mr. Forrester. I think since the sentence about Mr. Radcliffe's house and dogs has no timeframe, and can't be entirely confirmed from reliable sources, I'll move it here for now, until I can think of something better to do with it. (The family currently live in a £730,000 home in Fulham, a suburb of London, with two border collies named Binka and Nugget.) However, I disagree that information about his background is "inane". His education would certainly be a good thing to include, and I'd put the name of his school into the article, except that I can't find a reference for it. I don't suppose you could cite one, could you? If you don't want me to put it in, you can always decline to answer, but I think it would be interesting. -- Oliver P. 12:31 25 May 2003 (UTC)
It doesn't matter about how much Dan's house costs, does it? All that matters is that his stunning performance in the Harry Potter films completely makes up for all the shortcomings of the Harry Potter films, right? lol Ann 03:56, 5 December 2005 (UTC)
This article says Daniel Jacob Radcliffe, IMDb says Daniel Alan Radcliffe. Which one is correct? Google doesn't seem to give a definite answer either. Apparently one of them is a widespread misconception; the question is: which one? — Timwi 16:13, 24 Jun 2004 (UTC)
DanRadcliffe.co.uk states clearly that Dan's middle name is Jacob. The site is regarded as one of the 'official' Dan websites and I imagine Dan or his father would have pointed out any error in his name by now. So Jacob it is.
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Dee 08:17, August 8, 2005 (UTC)
"He is currently single (6/05)"... Mayhaps its just me, but for an entry on a not yet sixteen year-old actor, this strikes me as both unnecessary (apart from truly high profile cases that have made the tabloids, it seems most wiki actor entries don't necessarily stress if any living actor is currently single, let alone give a date for that status) and just a tad unnerving. Any thoughts on this? Aleal 2 July 2005 15:56 (UTC)
Totally agree that Dan's current 'single' status is just a sad reflection of what we have come to expect from the tabloids. Leave it out. This entry should be about his career, not lewd speculation on how much his house is worth, his love life or (worst of all), whether he was bullied at school. Dear God, the boy is under enough scrutiny as it is. Can't we respect his privacy here in what is supposed to be an encyclopaedia, a collection of facts, not a collection of sordid and trivial gossip? Dee 08:39, August 8, 2005 (UTC)
He probably does have a girlfriend, but it's really none of our business... Ann 03:54, 5 December 2005 (UTC)
Dan's love life is an unnecessary trivia especially as he has so many fangirls and is being linked to some starlets/girls. What I want to see instead is his acting awards and nominations. He has so many eversince the first Harry Potter movie that I was surprised not to see them here. 203.168.9.113 22:41, 28 December 2005 (UTC) Jandee
If there is an event in this persons life that you are sure that is going to happen (i.e, movie involvment or releases), put them in the past tense. If you are unsure if the event is going to take place, it would be better to leave out said event until it does happen. Never do encyclopedias say "currently", "soon to be", or "will . . ." —Preceding unsigned comment added by Popperbop ( talk • contribs) 01:11, 23 July 2005
Is it really necessary to have two photos of him? Considering how short this article is, it seems like too much - especially since one is right on top of the other. One photo should either be moved farther down the page (maybe next to his filmography?) or removed all together. -- Hazey Jane 06:06, 19 August 2005 (UTC)
I just thought maybe you guys would like to know that...(I'm obsessed with Daniel Radcliffe) Ann 03:51, 5 December 2005 (UTC)
Dan is currently in Austraila, filming December Boys. Just thought that might be important...;] Ann 03:57, 5 December 2005 (UTC)
i am removing the "official" web pages, because they are obviously not official.
here are the whois entries for the two domains:
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doesn't look like dan radcliffe at all now does it? -- Yoasif 23:15, 14 December 2005 (UTC)
As there is no official site, I suggest we restore the danradcliffe.co.uk & danradcliffe.com links as the next best thing. Both sites seem to be comphrehensive resources, and useful for more information, especially things that would be trivial in this entry. If noone objects within 24 hours, I'll restore the links then. Reply here or my talk. exolon 23:26, 10 January 2006 (UTC)
-- Eowynan 15:44, 11 October 2007 (UTC)
I removed this site as this page is supposed to be for factual information about the actor, and I find the idea of fanfiction based on a real person disturbing. exolon 19:15, 15 January 2006 (UTC)
It has come to my attention thats in the article it says that daneil Radcliffe has green eyes. I, a huge admirer has noticed that daneil radcliffe has in fact blue eyes. I just sort of figured that i should let the world know, for future reference of course. if you go to www.danradcliffe.co.uk, you can see his lovely blue eyes and notic erigth away that they are not GREEN. Thank you for tanking the ime to read this. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Libertinesfan13 ( talk • contribs) 09:55, 5 February 2006
OH thank GOD some one else noticed that other than me!!! They should get their facts straight —Preceding unsigned comment added by 205.240.45.179 ( talk • contribs) 05:18, 8 March 2006
how could u people think that his eyes are green, they are clearly a dark (pretty) shade of blue! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.106.105.48 ( talk • contribs) 13:02, 15 March 2006
Dan was supposed to wear green contact lenses, but they irritated his eyes, so they stuck with his blue ones. Lradrama 19:08, 18 February 2007 (UTC)
Is it just me, or is the "Awards" section bordering on the ridiculous? 19th place? Seriously?! Radio Kirk talk to me 05:16, 7 February 2006 (UTC)
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Does anyone else think that the "References" section pleading us to check out the two fan sites is just in appropriate? Should it just be removed completely? Mad Jack O'Lantern 06:35, 4 May 2006 (UTC)
There is no mention of Dan's upcoming stage debut. Is such news allowed to be included? -- Quintopia 01:27, 2 August 2006 (UTC)
I am brand new here please tell me what I am doing wrong so that I do not make the same mistakes in the future.
This came from http://www.snitchseeker.com/vb3/showthread.php?t=22450&highlight=shiplake
Dan Radcliffe joins £16,000 a year school
Harry Potter star, Daniel Radcliffe has started as a pupil at a boarding school which is the spitting image of Hogwarts.
The 15-year-old now attends the exclusive £16,000-a-year Shiplake College, set in Oxfordshire woodland.
Shiplake is known as a school for the rich and the famous - George Harrison's son, Dhani, was a pupil.
A close friend of Daniel said: "Shiplake is certainly big on drama and theatre lessons. It is well-known for its excellence in the arts and Daniel is fitting in very well."
Source: The Sunday Mirror http://www.sundaymirror.co.uk/
-- Cowarth 20:22, 5 August 2006 (UTC)
After doing some more searching, I believe that this is a false report, I am unable to find any other sources to verify this claim. -- Cowarth 15:49, 7 August 2006 (UTC)
There is no mention of his appearance on Extras. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Bole2 ( talk • contribs) 14:27, 29 September 2006
Given the actors age, controversy has been stirred
I've removed the above, as I've seen no evidence of any "controversy" or of Radcliffe's age being an issue (he will be almost 18 when the play opens, and a 17 year old young man appearing nude on the London stage is hardly the sort of thing to raise eyebrows these days). The role has obviously generated a lot of media interest, but no real negative attention as far as I can tell. 217.155.20.163 12:03, 19 November 2006 (UTC)
He is Jewish, see this quote:
“My mum was of Jewish blood and my dad was protestant,” [4]
Judiaism follows matrilineal descent, which means Jewish mom = Jewish kid. Also see this quote from the Wikipedia article on Judaism, under the section entitled "Who is a Jew":
"Generally, in modern secular usage, Jews include three groups: people who practice Judaism and have a Jewish ethnic background (sometimes including those who do not have strictly matrilineal descent), people without Jewish parents who have converted to Judaism; and those Jews who, while not practicing Judaism as a religion, still identify themselves as Jewish by virtue of their family's Jewish descent and their own cultural and historical identification with the Jewish people."
John Reaves 01:36, 13 January 2007 (UTC)
We only know about it because he said so in a TV interview and it was confirmed by his grandmother. He and his family aren't hiding it.-- Runcorn 10:15, 25 February 2007 (UTC)
I know a way to tell! Anyone seen him in Equus? If you had a really good look, tell us if he's Jewish! 70.253.203.156 05:55, 18 July 2007 (UTC)
Just wondering why a photo isn't in the infobox where it belongs... CaveatLector Talk 21:00, 31 January 2007 (UTC)
According to the paper he has transferred from City of London school to a school that was only described as "near Fulham". Does anyone know which school it is so this info can be added to the article? Haddiscoe 01:03, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
Please correct the mistake on the page cause I almost faint when I read the article, since it was shocking and untrue. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 200.8.80.242 ( talk) 19:42, 11 February 2007 (UTC).
I dont know u guys but i`m gonna protect this page, it`s like the 3th time today that I see reverting cuz of people very "happy" about his naked pics, and one with his theoretical death. Even when I agree with the pics stuff, I`ve prefer to discuss that on mugglenet or myspace rather than here ;)-- ometzit<col> 01:12, 12 February 2007 (UTC)
Is Dan descended from the well-known historical engish underground catholic (recusant) family of the Radcliffes? 82.131.210.162 10:01, 23 February 2007 (UTC)
On reverting an edit by a user with no account name, I was asked to prove myself after saying that Dan had signed up to star in the last two Harry Potter movies by User:RadioKirk. I am a trainee actor myself, and a honest Wikipedian, who spends a lot of time reverting stupid and unnecessary abuse, so I do know things like this you know...
Before I prove myself, there are two reasons why I would not lie on Wikipedia on this subject;
These are proof of my comment;
Enjoy reading... Lradrama 20:51, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
Alright, alright, at least we've made each other clear on our views, and I now understand your intentions. Thankyou for replying. Lradrama 21:19, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
Even if it turns out this image is legit—and, I have some doubts—I'd like to see some discussion before its potential return to the article. Certainly, Wikipedia is not censored, but this policy primarily refers to articles in which there's a reasonable expectation that an image represents its subject, such as an image or diagram on vagina or penis. This particular image here suggests unnecessary exposition and, I believe, would unnecessarily (and this is key) shock younger Potter fans. Comments, please. RadioKirk ( u| t| c) 21:51, 10 March 2007 (UTC)
url for image in question (website of West End production): http://www.equustheplay.com/pr/index.php Daniloc 09:56, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
As promised, incontrovertible proof that the image is faked, and this overlay proving it's the identical image and not a different pose.RadioKirk ( u| t| c) 17:41, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
Or you could have just asked his mohel... Daniloc 18:28, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
This was such a bad fake I'm surprised anyone thought it was real! (Wishful thinking maybe?) It isn't just his dick that's wrong, it's the entire lower half of his body. AdorableRuffian 21:06, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
If two roles were to be noted, I would argue for Harry Potter and Alan Strang (Equus), instead of Potter and a role as a young child in David Copperfield. Daniloc 07:33, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
I've reverted a change which removed Daniel Radcliffe from the category '...of Irish Descent...'. The editor who made the change may well have his/her reason, but I'd like to hear it. It's in the article that Radcliffe's father is from Northern Ireland. Admittedly that doesn't make him Irish, but Radcliffe has referred to himself in an interview as being half-Irish.
Daniloc
22:39, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
i've heard that he has a rock band of his own. If this is true, can someone post infomation about it in the article? dposse 22:49, 10 December 2006 (UTC)
As no one responded, perhaps it isn't true? Faithlessthewonderboy 02:36, 18 July 2007 (UTC)
I've added a bit of detail on Marcia Gresham's TV roles (but only a BIT - after all, this is a Dan Radcliffe article). As such, I mentionned two - The Inspector Lynley mysteries (2002) and most recently, 'Walk Away and I Stumble' (2005). More details can be found on the IMDb. Lradrama 17:27, 8 April 2007 (UTC)
These were listed under the additional 'See also' section: Harry Potter (book series), Harry Potter (films), Acting, Actor, Equus. There are links to all of these already within the text itself. Daniloc 05:09, 10 April 2007 (UTC)
At different articles off Wikpedia and at different times in the course of this article the 'act in which Radcliffe appears nude' is sometimes reffered to as a 'sex scene'. Articles outside wikipedia say things like 'full-frontal sex'.
So which is it? Does he appear nude? Or is he actually having sex onstage? I mean, what exactly is he doing? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 66.90.158.77 ( talk) 07:59, 16 April 2007 (UTC).
During one scene, he's fully nude, and simulates sexual intercourse with his female co-star, who is also completely nude.
He doesn't actually have sex on stage during the performance, as that would be illegal in the UK. You have to go to Amsterdam if you want to see that sort of thing. AdorableRuffian 20:55, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
I'd like to see an update on Dan's involvement in charity projects in this article. Dan is currently participating in project for Charity Projects Entertainment Fund (CPEF) and his segment will be televised in American Idol on April 25, 2007. Dan was also involved in other charity works aside from DEmelza but I don';t have a link to them. 203.177.100.184 05:07, 17 April 2007 (UTC) jandee
The home page for Dan's favorite charity is Demelza House. One can make donations specifically on behalf of Dan from either of his official websites: Dan Radcliffe U.S. or Dan Radcliffe U.K. Dan has specifically requested that his fans make donations to Demelza House in lieu of sending him gifts for his birthday or Christmas. -- NJM 20:40, 25 July 2007 (UTC)
2009/2010?
Doesn't anyone else think that Daniel Radcliffe's role in David Copperfield is noteable (infobox), because it was one of the main parts, and people are familiar with that. I think it should go in the infobox. Lra drama 10:01, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
Right, time for some wiki-info on Daniel Radcliffe's new birthday present for next month - a Fiat Punto - his first new car. Worth putting in I think. So, here's the link for reference reasons:
With regards, Lra drama 13:03, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
June 4 Update to this story: Dan's publicist has now confirmed that this rumour is completely false and was apparently someone's idea of a publicity stunt in the press. Rumour quashing posted on [6] -- Eowynan 21:58, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
The Daniel Radcliffe article gets vandalised on a rather large scale and I'm sure lots of you have noticed. There are lots of people who revert this vandalism, which is good to see. But only the RC Patrol regulars (and MartinBot of course) actually warn the vandals and tell them to stop vandalising Wikipedia. Can the rest of you please consider it too? It's only right, and it lets vandals know what is accepted and what isn't. Thank you, Lra drama 10:18, 21 June 2007 (UTC)
A recent edit said Details revealed Radcliffe was a smoker. Note that's not what the article said. What it said is that he smoked in Equus and December Boys. [7] Linking this here in case the prior comment is reverted back into the article. - FeralDruid 07:41, 10 July 2007 (UTC)
-- Eowynan 15:56, 11 October 2007 (UTC)
I'm sorry but this article is just not stable enough to be sensibly reviewed. According to the edit summaries there are large chunks of text regularly coming and going. Please resubmit the article again for GA review when the article is stable. -- Johnfos 11:36, 17 July 2007 (UTC)
I wondered if someone has noticed (or if it is just my ignorance) that the "Early Life" section sounds more like a prank than real facts? Especially information about he and Emma Watson, the neighbour catching him naked, etc. I am no daniel radcliffe pro, but the "Early life" section doesn't sound much like encyclopedic information. Bpzahl 12:21, 21 July 2007 (UTC)
I'm getting really fed up now of people putting things like 'He communicates with fans over Myspace / MSN / hotmail / Beebo' because it is all false. He has repeatedly denied communicating with fans over the internet. Can we stop putting these claims on the article please, because all they do is get reverted. Lra drama 10:50, 26 July 2007 (UTC)
Since he is an actor I believe critical reviews of his acting should be part of his page. The listing of his awards and nominations seem to portray only one side of his perceived talents as an actor. As most harry potter fans will attest Daniel Radcliffe has been a very poor actor. Critical reviews attest to his shortcomings. For instance the New York Times in its recent Harry Potter feature quietly criticized his acting abilities or lack there of. ( http://www.nytimes.com/ref/movies/20070714_POTTER.html) As both critics mention it was clear from the earlier movies which of the young three actors were the stronger and as they endorsed and praised the abilities of both "Ron" and "Hermione" and chose not to mention the exploits of Mr. Radcliffe it was rather obvious what their feelings were of the young actor. These feelings have long been discussed among fans and critics alike and it seems only fair some mention of these beliefs are shared within the wiki community.
What did Daniel Radcliffe study for his G.C.S.E's and what subjects did he do for his A-levels??
The Hindu Times is quoted as saying DR queued up for Tendulkar's and Strauss's autographs at the end of the Lord's test match. The BBC radio's Test Match Special interviewed DR before the end when he had already got Strauss's autograph. And they reported DR left before the end - so perhaps the Hindu Times isn't right. (Strauss wanted DR to sign the new HP book for his daughter (or someone) and asked the BBC to help him get it. He didn't realise that he had in fact given his autograph to DR himself! Amazing stuff.) 88888
Am I right in thinking that the first sentence about celebrities must contain a nationality? If so why does it so often state "English" as a nationality. England is not a nation and hasnt been for over 300 year consequently English is no longer a nationality. I am British myself and I must say it makes me sick seeing "English" stated as a nationality. It is factually wrong and discriminating towards people from "Wales, Scotland Northern Ireland" (also no longer nations). Notice Dame Maggie Smith (who would be "scottish") is characterized under "British". How about we start characterizing people as Virginians instead of US-Americans? I would be very gratefull for someone to appreciate the problem and do something about it. Thank you -- Camaeron 13:31, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
Surely what counts most is it actually being a nationality!? Isnt there some kind of rule a nationality has to be included in the first sentence? Despite my "Scottish" sounding name I am actually "English" so I am unbiased. If the terms "English", "Scottish" "Welsh" And "Northern Irish" are still going to be used dont you agree it would be better to change the articles which state British? This isnt really what I would have hoped for but it makes sense from your point of view surely? Thanks for your opinions. -- Camaeron 19:44, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
I've just had another thought: What is written if someone is half "English" half "Scottish". Legally no distinction is made so wouldnt it be rather difficult? -- Camaeron 19:48, 10 August 2007 (UTC)
'Surely what counts most is it actually being a nationality!?...' The flaw in Camaeron's argument is that Britain is no more a political nation today than is England. The political entity is the United Kingdom (of which Great Britain is only a part), so to be strictly consistent with what he is claiming, Daniel would be a 'UK actor'. Hardly anyone would argue for that designation, which illustrates that in this case the political definition of 'nation' is not what should apply. Furthermore, despite Camaeron's further claim, many, many more English, Scottish and Welsh men and women would vehemently oppose the notion that England, Scotland and Wales are no longer nations, than would agree. Here nationality is a cultural distinction, and if you can't see that, then consider the hypothetical (but illustrative) case of an actor known for his Scottish brogue - would it make more sense to say he's a 'British actor' or a 'Scottish actor'? What about an actor known for staging Welsh language productions - 'British actor' or 'Welsh actor'? To argue that 'British' should trump 'English', 'Scottish' or 'Welsh' is nonsense. Unless you can find an interview where Daniel self-identifies as 'British, but not English', he is an 'English actor'. 24.84.129.22 07:27, 14 August 2007 (UTC) (Sorry, was not logged-in. Daniloc 07:28, 14 August 2007 (UTC))
Your statement makes me doubt very much that you are a UK citizen. If you were you would know that even though the state given in UK passports is The United Kingdom (of GB and NI)(You are entirely correct in stating that GB is not a nation) the nationality given is actually British. Thus your statement about "which illustrates that in this case the political definition of 'nation' is not what should apply" is invalidated. Whether British citizen agree that they are British is neither here nore their. Why even wikipedia articles claim England Wales etc are no longer "states". I am perfectly willing for them to be left as "English" actors I am merely stating that "English" is not a "nationality" if one is being politically correct. Though one must admit doing away with "British" would simplify matters would it not? There is no need for some people to be British and others to be "English". Thank you for your time -- Camaeron 22:20, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
Thats exactly beside the point....By my arguing (and officially Ill have you all know) there are only British people, no one is (by nationality) "English" unless one is refering to people who lived hundreds of years back (pre union) in a nation/state (that existed back then but no longer does) by the name of England. -- Camaeron 22:31, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
Though I only partly agree, wouldnt it be best not to use the term British at all then? Englishmen, Scotsmen, Welshmen and Irishmen are quite enough to be getting along with. Especially if one is foreign and doesnt understand all the confusing differences. -- Camaeron 19:35, 16 August 2007 (UTC)
Or in this case not enough rules. If the rule would be: a nationality must be stated in the first line then there would be no question, as English etc in not an offial nationality. -- Camaeron 21:54, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
Lead does not follow WP guideline: see Lead.
The lead should be capable of standing alone as a concise overview of the article, establishing context, summarizing the most important points, explaining why the subject is interesting or notable, and briefly describing its notable controversies, if there are any. The emphasis given to material in the lead should roughly reflect its importance to the topic according to reliable, published sources. The lead should not "tease" the reader by hinting at but not explaining important facts that will appear later in the article. It should contain up to four paragraphs, should be carefully sourced as appropriate, and should be written in a clear, accessible style so as to invite a reading of the full article.
Cheers! Wassupwestcoast 19:58, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
Hello,
Could you please let me edit this page because there are a couple of grammar errors.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH —Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.108.83.228 ( talk) 07:58, 12 September 2007 (UTC)
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