What is Daniel Radcliffe's net worth and salary?
Daniel Radcliffe is a British actor who has a net worth of $110 million. Daniel Radcliffe is best known for his iconic role as Harry Potter in the immensely successful film series based on J.K. Rowling's novels. Radcliffe's portrayal of the young wizard catapulted him to international stardom and critical acclaim. He starred in all eight films of the franchise from 2001 to 2011, growing up in front of the camera and captivating audiences worldwide. In total, between base salaries, profit participation, ongoing royalties, and other sources of income, Daniel Radcliffe earned at least $100 million from the franchise. He earned $1 million for the first installment, which was released in 2001. For the 2011 final installment, his base pay was $33 million, which is the same as earning around $40 million today.
Beyond the Harry Potter series, Radcliffe has demonstrated his versatility as an actor by taking on diverse roles in both film and theater. He starred in the Gothic horror film "The Woman in Black" (2012) and the romantic comedy "What If" (2013). Radcliffe also showcased his acting prowess in the thriller "Kill Your Darlings" (2013), where he portrayed poet Allen Ginsberg.
On stage, Radcliffe has proven his talent in various productions. He made his West End debut in the play "Equus" (2007) and later appeared on Broadway in the musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" (2011). His performance in the latter earned him a Drama Desk Award nomination. Radcliffe has continued to challenge himself with unconventional roles, such as playing a corpse in the dark comedy "Swiss Army Man" (2016) and an undercover white supremacist in the thriller "Imperium" (2016). He has also appeared in the anthology series "Miracle Workers" (2019-present), showcasing his comedic skills.
Early Life
Daniel Radcliffe was born on July 23, 1989, in London. He is the only child of Alan George Radcliffe, a literary agent, and Marcia Jeannine Gresham, a casting agent. His father was raised in Northern Ireland, and his mother is of Jewish ancestry. Both of Radcliffe's parents dabbled in acting when they were children.
Radcliffe knew he wanted to be an actor by age 5, and he scored his first acting role in 1999 when he was ten years old. He played a young David Copperfield in BBC One's two-part televised adaptation of Charles Dickens's novel of the same name.
Harry Potter Success and Salaries
In 2000, Radcliffe was invited to audition for the title role in the first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (released as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the US). After a number of callback auditions and an eight-month wait, he was offered the role. It would become the breakout that brought him international fame and wealth.
The first Harry Potter film was released in 2001. Daniel received a paycheck of $1 million. The second film of the series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, was released a year later and earned similar box-office success. It also earned Radcliffe a fee of $3 million. Although those numbers sound high to most of us, they're nothing compared to the paychecks Radcliffe would command for the remaining movies of the series.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, released in 2004, earned Radcliffe a payday of $6 million. He went on to make $11 million for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and $14 million for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, released in 2005 and 2007, respectively. The sixth movie, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, reportedly brought Daniel another $24 million. The last book of the series was split into two films: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (released in 2010) and Part 2 (released in 2011). Radcliffe's combined earnings from both movies were $50 million.
As the series continued to grow in popularity and acclaim, Daniel Radcliffe and his co-stars became international celebrities. At age 16, Radcliffe became the youngest non-royal to have his portrait hung in the National Portrait Gallery. In 2006, Radcliffe and his two main co-stars, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, were invited to leave imprints of their hands, feet, and wands outside of Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Reviews of the films were generally favorable, and the series became the highest-grossing film franchise ever, right after The Marvel Cinematic Universe movies and Star Wars.
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Other Work
Although Daniel's early career was focused on the Harry Potter franchise, he did perform in other roles during those years. His film debut came in 2001 when he appeared in The Taylor of Panama, starring Pierce Brosnan. He appeared in the 2002 West End production of The Play What I Wrote, the 2007 film December Boys, and the 2007 television film My Boy Jack.
In 2006, at the age of 17, Daniel Radcliffe performed on stage in the play Equus in its first revival since its first run in 1973. Radcliffe took on the lead role of Alan Strang, a stable boy who has an obsession with horses. It was a significant departure from his typical youthful roles and showed the world that he had the acting chops to expand his repertoire. Advance sales for the show topped £1.7 million, and the role generated significant pre-opening media interest, in part because Radcliffe appeared in a nude scene. His performance received positive reviews, and the critics were impressed with the depth of his against-type role.
Shortly after the Harry Potter franchise ended, he appeared on stage in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and again received favorable reviews. In 2012, he appeared in The Woman in Black, his first post-Harry Potter film project. He continues to perform on-stage and in films.
Radcliffe returned to the stage in 2022 in the New York Theatre Workshop revival of the musical Merrily We Roll Along by Stephen Sondheim. Daniel played the role of Charley Kringas, starring alongside Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez.
Daniel Radcliffe played the villain in 2022's action-adventure comedy The Lost City opposite Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum.
In his 5th Broadway performance, Radcliffe starred in the revival of Merrily We Roll Along, a musical. It marked his first time ever being nominated for a Tony (Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical).
Personal Life
In April of 2023, Daniel Radcliffe and his long-term partner, Erin Darke, became parents for the first time. The couple first met on the set of 2013's Kill Your Darlings and have been together ever since.
In addition to his acting roles, Radcliffe has published several pieces of poetry under a pseudonym. In 2008, he disclosed that he has a mild form of dyspraxia, a motor skill disorder that affects his coordination. He splits his time between Fulham, London, and his home in the West Village of Lower Manhattan in New York.
Radcliffe has shown support for a variety of causes, many of them involving children's rights and healthcare. He is an outspoken advocate of LGBT youth suicide prevention and equal rights.
Although he made a small fortune from the Harry Potter films, Radcliffe has stated that he has hardly touched the money. He considers himself lucky that he never has to worry about money and can be very selective about the projects that he chooses to work on. In the future, Radcliffe hopes to direct and produce movies.
Real Estate
Radcliffe bought his West Village condo back in 2008 for $4.9 million and listed the property for sale at $5.65 million in 2022. It sold later that year for $5.3 million. He'd also purchased a $4.3 million apartment on Mercer Street a few months prior that he rented out for $20,000/month.
