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"There is something inherently valuable about being a misfit. It's not to say that every person who has artistic talent was a social outcast, but there is definitely a value for identifying yourself differently and being proud that you are different." Daniel Radcliffe may not be the typical idea of a "misfit," but the actor is definitely aware that he's not necessarily like everyone else. He's also been entertaining the masses since he was a child. He made his debut into acting when he was just 10 years old, in a BBC One television production of David Copperfield. He was on the big screen in 2001, with The Tailor of Panama.

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Radcliffe is most known for his iconic role of the title character in the Harry Potter series, but has had success in many other films, as well. He also counted himself among the world's highest paid actors when he was filming the series, and he gained fans throughout the world. He also received many awards, and it propelled his career into full-on stardom. After the Harry Potter films wrapped up, Radcliffe could be seen in The Woman in Black (2012), Kill Your Darlings (2013), and Victor Frankenstein (2015), among other films. How did he get there? Here's all you need to know about the talented actor.

Growing Up In London

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Daniel Radcliffe was born and raised in London. His parents had both been involved in acting when they were children, and his father worked as a literary agent. His mother was a casting agent who was involved with a number of BBC films. When Radcliffe was five he expressed an interest in acting, and at 10 he was cast in his first production. He went to three different independent boys' schools, and after the first Harry Potter film came out he found that attending school had become more difficult. There were some students who were openly hostile to him, although he tried not to take their harassment too seriously.

Instead of worrying about what others thought, hf focused on his acting, saying, "It's mainly about working hard and proving to people you're serious about it, and stretching yourself and learning. The mistake a lot of actors make, particularly young ones, is allowing themselves to feel that they're the finished articles, the bee's knees, and it's not true." While Radcliffe knew his worth, he also remained humble. His education continued as he worked on more films, although he was tutored on-set instead of attending school all day. He struggled in school and found it difficult, possibly because of his demanding schedule.

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He made good grades, but after high school he decided not to pursue going to college. Instead, he focused on his acting and the writing he wanted to do. Understanding that the acting would make it very difficult to have a college experience that was normal. He was concerned about balancing the acting and the schoolwork, and also concerned about the paparazzi becoming a problem for him and for other students. He played the title character in all the Harry Potter films, some of which received stronger reviews than others but all of which were loved by the majority of fans.

Life After Harry Potter

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"I suppose whenever you go through periods of transition, or in a way, it's a very definite closing of a certain chapter of your life - I suppose those times are always going to be both very upsetting and also very exciting by the very nature because things are changing and you don't know what's going to happen." The ending of the Harry Potter series was the closing of a door for Radcliffe, but fortunately there were a number of other doors open. He performed on stage in Equus, and in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (2011). That latter performance earned Radcliffe a number of awards, and the show itself had nine nominations for the Tony Awards.

In addition to the stage, Radcliffe was frequently seen on the big screen in a number of different movies. These included Now You See Me 2 (2016) and Imperium (2016). He was in Jungle (2017) as lead character Yossi Ghinsberg, and in 2018 Radcliffe starred as a drug-smuggling pilot in Beast of Burden. Throughout 2018 and beyond, Radcliffe continued to hone his acting and distance himself from his Harry Potter character. While he has fond memories and good feelings about the films, he doesn't want to reprise the role or only be know for that character. His acting abilities are much wider than that.

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In the small amount of spare time Radcliffe has with his busy acting schedule, he focuses on the close friends and family he has, along with his relationship with Erin Darke, who he has been dating since 2013. It's clear that Radcliffe isn't done with quality characters or great roles that impact others, but he also wants to have an impact on the world in the form of political and social roles that can help society. His activism and ideology are a part of him, and something he showcases when he has the opportunity. He is passionate about both his beliefs and his acting roles, making him a star now and well into the future.