Everything Daniel Radcliffe Has Done Since Playing Harry Potter

What has Daniel Radcliffe done since playing the titular character in Harry Potter? Daniel Radcliffe has always known he wanted to act, and at the age of ten, he starred in the 1999 two-part TV adaptation of David Copperfield. His performance in the series intrigued Harry Potter producer David Heyman, who then sought him out and asked him to audition for the titular role. Initially, Radcliffe’s parents turned down the six-film Harry Potter offer, but when they were given a two-film counter-offer, they accepted. So, in 2001, months after he debuted in the spy thriller The Tailor of Panama, he donned the role of the young wizard Harry.

Radcliffe’s performance in the Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone established his stardom, with the film spawning one of the earliest and most successful media franchises. Despite rumors that he would leave as he explored other roles, over the next decade, he led the cast until the finale, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Parts 1 and 2. He also received numerous nominations and awards, including the 2007 National Movie Award for Best Male Performance and an Empire Award nomination for Best Actor.

Having spent most of his life in the spotlight, Radcliffe experienced a difficult transition when the Harry Potter series concluded. After all, audiences could not help but still associate him with the character even as he grew up. That is why, as he admitted in an interview (via Empire), he deliberately took creative risks later in his career — a luxury he got to enjoy thanks to his massive success in his childhood. What exactly are these risks and roles in his post-Harry Potter career? Here are the most notable Daniel Radcliffe movies and shows after Harry Potter.

Arthur Kipps in The Woman in Black (2012)

In this adaptation of The Woman in Black, Susan Hill’s 1983 best-selling novel, Radcliffe played Arthur Kipps. The character is a young lawyer who travels to an isolated estate years after being widowed realizes the town is caught in a hostage plot by a vengeful ghost, Jennet Humfrye.

Young Dr. Vladimir Bomgard in A Young Doctor’s Notebook (2012 – 2013)

The eight-episode dark comedy, A Young Doctor’s Notebook, follows Dr. Vladimir “Nika” Bomgard as he grows from an idealistic medicine graduate to a morphine-addicted doctor. Radcliffe portrayed the doctor’s young version.

Allen Ginsberg in Kill Your Darlings (2013)

The following year, Radcliffe starred opposite Dane DeHaan in the biographical drama Kill Your Darlings. Here, he portrayed poet and activist Allen Ginsberg, who was one of the earliest members of the Beat Generation.

Ignatius Perrish in Horns (2013)

Horns is a comedy horror film that centers on Ignatius “Ig” Perrish, played by Radcliffe. Ig has been wrongly accused of raping and killing his girlfriend Merrin. When he wakes up with horns that allow him to force people into telling him their darkest secrets, he uses this newfound power to bring justice and restore peace in his life. Horns marks one of the most memorable Daniel Radcliffe movies after Harry Potter.

Wallace in The F Word (2013)

Proving his range, Radcliffe got cast as the leading man in the romantic comedy The F Word. He portrayed Wallace, a former medical student who met Chantry (Zoe Kazan). Unfortunately, she is in a long-term relationship, so he struggles to admit his developing feelings.

Billy Claven in The Cripple of Inishmaan (2013 – 2014)

Radcliffe has also had successful Broadway outings, including the role of Billy Claven in the dark comedy The Cripple of Inishmaan. The play focuses on Billy, played by the Harry Potter actor, who belongs to the community of Inishmaan in Ireland. When a Hollywood crew arrives to create a documentary about Inishmore, their neighboring island, he vows to leave his homeland and participate in the film. The play had a sold-out run at the Noël Coward Theatre in London’s West End in 2013, and he reprised his role in Cort Theatre, Broadway for a limited run in 2014.

Igor in Victor Frankenstein (2015)

In yet another twisted adaptation of Mary Shelley’s monster story, Victor Frankenstein tells the familiar tale from Igor’s perspective. Played by Radcliffe, Igor is the assistant of Dr. Frankenstein, who gets roped into the latter’s unorthodox experiments. Their work catches the attention of the police, who accuse them of blasphemy.

Sam Houser in The Gamechangers (2015)

Following the immense success of the video game series Grand Theft Auto (GTA), BBC produced a docudrama called The Gamechangers. The television film dramatically reenacts how Sam Houser (Radcliffe), president of Rockstar Games, pushes for the creation of the succeeding GTA games amidst a legal feud and emerging concerns on their psychological effects on gamers.

Manny in Swiss Army Man (2016)

In Swiss Army Man, Radcliffe personifies a corpse who is washed ashore. He is seen by Hank Thompson (Paul Dano), who is initially planning to take his own life after being stranded on an island, and they form an unusual bond.

Walter Mabry in Now You See Me 2 (2016)

The hit heist thriller Now You See Me 2 sees technology tycoon Walter Mabry (Radcliffe) recruit Dylan Rhodes (Mark Ruffalo) and the Four Horsemen to steal a data chip. Radcliffe’s performance as the film’s charming villain has been highly praised by critics.

Nate Foster in Imperium (2016)

Radcliffe takes on the role of FBI Special Agent Nate Foster in the crime thriller Imperium. He goes undercover within a white supremacist group while investigating classified terrorist plots. The film’s plot is based on the real-life experiences of FBI agent Michael German.

The Writer in Privacy (2016)

Inspired by the revelations of NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden, who had his story adapted into a 2016 biopic, Privacy tackles the issues of government surveillance and corporations’ use of personal information. The play first premiered in London, but Radcliffe’s run in 2016 was held at The Public Theatre.

Yossi Ghinsberg in Jungle (2017)

The 2017 survival film Jungle is a biographical account of Israeli adventurer Yossi Ghinsberg (Radcliffe). In 1981, Ghinsberg journeys into the Amazon rainforest, but unfortunately, he becomes stranded in an unknown part of the Bolivian Amazon jungle for three weeks.

Rosencrantz in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (2017)

Written by Sir Tom Stoppard, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead zooms in on Hamlet’s minor characters Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, as they go on their own adventures and mishaps. The play was first staged in 1966, and for its 50th-anniversary production in The Old Vic, Radcliffe portrayed Rosencrantz, opposite Joshua McGuire as Guildenstern.

Sean Haggerty in Beast of Burden (2018)

Adding to Radcliffe’s list of unconventional roles is Beast of Burden’s Sean Haggerty. Joining him are Mr. Robot’s Grace Gummer, The Wire’s Robert Wisdom, and Den of Thieves’ Pablo Schreiber. In the film, Radcliffe is a pilot who transports cocaine across the United States border. As he goes on his final day on the job, he has to evade the authorities and save his marriage. 

Jim Fingal in The Lifespan of a Fact (2018)

The Lifespan of a Fact is a book written by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal consisting of two parts: D’Agata’s essay titled “What Happens Here” and Fingal’s annotations and correspondence with the former. It was adapted into a Broadway play, with Radcliffe playing Fingal.

Rex Dasher in Playmobil: The Movie (2019)

Playmobil: The Movie creates an animated world based on the German toy Playmobil. In Radcliffe’s animated film debut, he voices Rex Dasher, a James Bond-like secret agent who tries to save Marla (Anya Taylor-Joy) after getting sucked into the toy city.

Miles Lee Harris in Guns Akimbo (2019)

Released in February 2020, Guns Akimbo sees Radcliffe become Miles Lee Harris, a typical computer programmer. However, after insulting Skizm, a criminal organization that pits criminals and psychos in deathmatches, he becomes the next participant in the game, as he wakes up with guns attached to his hands.

Multiple Roles in Miracle Workers (2019 – present)

Miracle Workers is a TBS anthology comedy created by Simon Rich. Each season focuses on a story, with the same actors portraying different characters. In Miracle Workers season 1, Radcliffe is Craig Bog, an overworked low-level angel, while in season 2, he becomes Prince Chauncley the Pretty Cool. The show’s season 3 places him as the town leader, Reverend Ezekiel Brown.

Tim Jenkin in Escape from Pretoria (2020)

Escape from Pretoria narrates the escape of three political prisoners in South Africa. Radcliffe’s character Tim Jenkin is a South African anti-apartheid activist whose book Inside Out: Escape from Pretoria Prison served as the basis for the film.

Prince Frederick in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Special (2020)

A year after Netflix’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt ended, an interactive special called Kimmy vs. The Reverend, which allows audiences to choose their own ending, was aired. It revolves around Kimmy’s engagement with Prince Frederick (Radcliffe), the 13th in line for England’s throne.

Clov/ A in Endgame/ Rough for Theatre II (2020)

Radcliffe’s most recent Broadway run involves him starring in a Samuel Beckett double bill. In Endgame, he portrays Clov, the servant of Hamm, a blind, miserable man, while in Rough for Theatre II, he is A, a knowledgeable, organized bureaucrat.

Daniel Radcliffe’s Minor Roles Since Harry Potter

Multiple Voices in Robot Chicken (2012 – 2017): Radcliffe has guested ​​in the adult animated series Robot Chicken as Mullet Kid, Thomas the Tank Engine, and Gareth.

Guest Host in Have I Got News for You (2012, 2015): He has also appeared in two episodes of the BBC television panel show Have I Got News for You.

Guest Star in BoJack Horseman (2015): In the episode “Let’s Find Out,” Radcliffe voices an animated version of himself, competing with BoJack in Mr. Peanutbutter’s game show.

Cameo in Trainwreck (2015): Within the Bill Hader-led movie Trainwreck is a movie starring Radcliffe’s character, a dog walker who takes an interest in his clients.

Cameo in Lost in London (2017): Like the other celebrities who joined Lost in London, Daniel Radcliffe appeared as himself in a cameo.

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