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A twist of fate put Daniel Radcliffe on the path to becoming ‘Harry Potter’

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Marc Myers
Nov 07, 2026
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Daniel Radcliffe, 37, is a British Tony-winning actor known for his lead roles in eight “Harry Potter” films and the movie “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.” He co-stars in the NBC comedy series “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins.” He spoke with Marc Myers. [Photo above of Daniel Radcliffe by Paul Mobley/NBC/GETTY IMAGES

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