Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe calls himself ‘militant atheist’
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 13:35
London, Feb 11 : Despite being raised in a Christian/Jewish household, Daniel Radcliffe describes himself as a ‘militant atheist’.
The ‘Harry Potter’ star believes in separating religion and education because he thinks sex lessons at school are very important.
“I’m not religious, I’m an atheist, and a militant atheist when religion starts impacting on legislation,” Contactmusic quoted him as telling Attitude magazine.
‘Dull’ Daniel Radcliffe isn’t interested in clubbing
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 11:10
Washington, Feb 11 : Daniel Radcliffe, who became a teetotaller in August 2010, has revealed that he has been to a nightclub only three times in his life.
The 22-year-old actor insists that he is a "dull" person and has never had fun when he has visited late-night music bars.
Daniel Radcliffe keen to take on England job
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 11:08
London, Feb 11 : Daniel Radcliffe has divulged that he would definitely take up the job as the manager of England's football team in case Harry Redknapp turns down the offer.
The Harry Potter star said that he would say yes to the job if `The Football Association' offered him the post.
"If they offered it to me I'd definitely say yes," the Sun quoted him as telling Absolute Radio.
Daniel Radcliffe finds Googling his name hilarious
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 09:19
London, Feb 11 : Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that he and his girlfriend Rosie Coker spend time Googling their own names as they find the results hilarious.
"If you type me into goog- le, it changes all the time. I never press the `enter' button and Google myself... but it is entertaining, just to write down Radcliffe and see `gay', `alcoholic', or whatever's coming up," the Daily Star quoted him as telling Absolute Radio.
Daniel Radcliffe flustered by fan at urinal
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 07:15
Washington, Feb 11 : Daniel Radcliffe has divulged that he was once pestered by a fan, who wanted to shake his hand while he was urinating.
The 22-year-old actor has admitted to being recognized world wide due to the hit Harry Potter series, which has led to some very uncomfortable moments for him.
"What's the most unusual place I've been recognised? At the top of a roller coaster in Paris," Contactmusic quoted him as telling Metro newspaper.
Daniel Radcliffe was ‘terrified’ of appearing nude on stage for ‘Equus’
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 15:40
London, Feb 10 : Daniel Radcliffe has confessed that he was extremely terrified of appearing naked on stage for ‘Equus’.
In the play authored by Peter Shaffer in 1973, the ‘Harry Potter’ star plays Alan Strang, who has a pathological religious fascination for horses.
“When you first do it, it’s ––––––– terrifying,” the Telegraph quoted Radcliffe as saying.
Daniel Radcliffe returned cash prize from ‘Potter’ quiz
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 14:27
London, Feb 10 : Daniel Radcliffe refused to take the cash prize that he won in the lucky dip at a quiz as he felt he couldn't just "take their money."
The 22-year-old actor was a winner during a competition at the local pub where the crew drank while filming `Harry Potter' but he felt so guilty he refused to take the cash.
Gay people should have equality in law: Radcliffe
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 08:20
London, Feb 10 - Actor Daniel Radcliffe wants to legalise gay marriage around the globe because he believes no human being should be denied the chance to love whoever they please.
The 22-year-old is thrilled by news that legislation banning gay unions in California has been overturned and ruled unconstitutional.
I have a talent crush on Gosling: Radcliffe
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 02/10/2012 - 04:36
Los Angeles, Feb 10 : Actor Daniel Radcliffe says he has developed a fascination towards Ryan Gosling."This year I have a talent crush on Ryan Gosling. I think he's fantastic and you know he'd be nice afterwards. He seems smart. If I was gay I would go for a smart man," showbizspy. com quoted Gosling as saying.(IANS)
I could have been a mass murderer, says Daniel Radcliffe
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 07:53
London, Feb 9 : Daniel Radcliffe thinks that had he not landed a role in Harry Potter, he could have ended up as a killer.
The 22-year-old admitted that he would have gone `crazy' in any other field of work.
"I would just be a nuisance in any other line of work. I think if I was in an office, I might come in one day and kill everyone," the Daily Star quoted him as saying.
Daniel Radcliffe turns editor for lifestyle magazine
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 07:50
London, Feb 9 : Daniel Radcliffe has taken on a very different role, as guest editor for the latest issue of London lifestyle magazine Time Out.
The 22-year-old actor interviewed and photographed folk band `Slow Club' for a two-page feature and even wrote a column about his favourite clothes store.
The `Harry Potter' star is also pictured chairing an editorial meeting and directing staff on their weekly music coverage.
Watkins proud of Radcliffe
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 02:47
London, Feb 9 - Director James Watkins is impressed by actor Daniel Radcliffe's work in the upcoming horror movie "The Woman In Black" and says the actor did justice to the challenging role.
"I am really proud of what he has done because I think that he has shown a different side of himself as an actor. I think he is in a different register compared to other thing that he has done," femalefirst. co. uk quoted Watkins as saying.
Daniel Radcliffe admits to enjoying one-night stands with groupies
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 07:10London, Feb 8 : Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that he has indulged in one-night stands with fans, despite being in a relationship with girlfriend Rosie Coker.
The `Harry Potter' actor confessed to being nervous of sleeping with groupies because of the insipid pillow talk that usually follows afterwards.
He also divulged that he prefers to know someone before hopping under the covers with them.
"I was always very nervous about the groupie thing. I like to like somebody before I sleep with them," the Daily Mail quoted him as telling the Daily Mirror.
Radcliffe wants to prove himself
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 02:20
Los Angeles, Feb 8 - Actor Daniel Radcliffe hopes to prove himself with his new movie where he plays a widowed father.
The 22-year-old actor hopes the movie "Woman in Black" will prove he is more than just a baby-faced actor destined for teen movies.
"It's hard when you're young to find good parts that also require you to be leading, or having a relatively prominent role in the piece," showbizspy. com quoted Radcliffe as saying.
Daniel Radcliffe wants new horror movie to ‘traumatise’ people
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 09:50
Washington, Feb 7 : Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that he hopes his new horror film `The Woman In Black' will tap into "fundamental human fears".
The Potter actor is starring in the new supernatural thriller `The Woman In Black', and while it is not a gory or directly shocking film, he hopes it will have a deep psychological effect on the people who watch it.
Daniel Radcliffe switches allegiance from Liberal Democrats to Labour
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 10:28
London, Feb 6 : Daniel Radcliffe has said that supporting his former favourites Liberal Democrats has become "unviable" since Nick Clegg became Deputy Prime Minister.
The actor was a vocal supporter of the party in the 2010 General Election.
"Nick Clegg has become a whipping boy," the Telegraph quoted him as telling Attitude magazine.
Daniel Radcliffe reveals ‘deconstructive’ drinking past
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 09:06
Washington, Feb 6 : Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that he stopped drinking, as it was "very, very destructive".
The 22-year-old actor also said that he was glad he realized he had support to help him quit alcohol.
The `Harry Potter' star, who hasn't touched alcohol since August 2010, admitted that he was "desperately trying" to convince himself that he was a party animal when he hit the bottle.
Radcliffe puzzled over celebrity obligation
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Mon, 02/06/2012 - 08:51
Washington, Feb 6 : Daniel Radcliffe finds it "weird" that celebrities feel the need to connect with one another, even if they have never met before.
"I still go, `It's you!', I can't help it. But there's this weird thing sometimes between celebrities who don't know each other. You have a shared experience of something so there's kind of an obligation to say hello," Contactmusic quoted him as telling Esquire magazine.
Fan proposes to Radcliffe on TV show
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sun, 02/05/2012 - 03:24
Los Angeles, Feb 5 - Actor Daniel Radcliffe endured an awkward moment during a TV interview when a woman fan got down on one knee and asked him to marry her.
According to contactmusic. com, The Harry Potter star, who is dating production assistant Rosie Coker, was also offered a novelty ring by the fan.
However, the 22-year-old turned down the offer in a gracious manner.
Radcliffe makes $5K Super Bowl bet with Ellen DeGeneres
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 02/04/2012 - 10:09
New York, Feb 4 : Daniel Radcliffe is supporting the Giants and has bet for 5,000 dollars that New York will win the Super Bowl.
"I'm really excited. I am a Giants fan, absolutely. I was christened a Giants fan when I arrived in New York. I did `Equus' there the first time. But it was this year I really got into it," New York Post quoted Radcliffe as telling Ellen DeGeneres' show.
‘I was drunk during Harry Potter filming’, says Daniel Radcliffe
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 02/04/2012 - 09:13
London, Feb 4 : Daniel Radcliffe has confessed to being drunk while shooting for `Harry Potter' scenes as his drinking went out of control.
Radcliffe, who turned teetotaler in 2010, admitted his "nightly" drinking sessions became such a "problem" that he started working while drunk.
Radcliffe went to 'Harry Potter' shoots beady-eyed
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Sat, 02/04/2012 - 08:31
New York, Feb 4 - Actor Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that he used to go to shoot on "Harry Potter" sets while being drunk.
"I went into work still drunk. I can point to many scenes where I'm just gone. Dead behind the eyes. I have a very addictive personality. It was a problem," he told the Heat magazine, adding he did not drink at work.
"People with problems like that are very adept at hiding it. It was bad. I drank a lot and it was... nightly," he said.
Daniel Radcliffe says he used to ‘black out’ after drinking
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 12:56
London, Feb 3 : Daniel Radcliffe, who became teetotal in 2010, has revealed that he “blacked out” nearly every time he had alcohol.
The ‘Harry Potter’ star, admitted that his excessive drinking was “unhealthy” and “damaging”.
The 22 year-old actor conceded in an interview that he would have headed down a path of self destruction if he hadn’t curbed his drinking habits.
Daniel Radcliffe finds dating multiple girls ‘too much hassle’
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 10:18
Washington, Feb 3 : Daniel Radcliffe is happy having just one woman in his life as he says that dating a number of girls at the same time is “so much hassle”.
The ‘Harry Potter’ star has been dating production assistant girlfriend Rosie Coker for almost two years and admits he’s glad he no longer thinks of himself as a lady-killer.
Dating too many girls a hassle!
Submitted by Kiran Pahwa on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 09:54
London, Feb 3 - Actor Daniel Radcliffe says dating multiple girls is too much of a "hassle".
The 22-year-old has been romancing Rosie Coker, a production assistant, for almost two years. He says he is glad he no longer thinks of himself as a lady killer, showbizspy. com reported.
"For a while I tried to date a few people at the same time - it's a nightmare! It's so much hassle. I couldn't keep up with it," Radcliffe was quoted as saying. (IANS)
