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David Holmes

David Holmes (born January 1, 1981) is a British podcast host and former stunt performer. He is best known for being Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double in the first six Harry Potter movies. In January 2009, while test filming for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Holmes injured his spine in an accident during one of the stunts. He was left paralysed and now uses a wheelchair. A documentary film, 'David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived,' surrounding the incident was released in 2023. After becoming disabled, he took up automobile racing, driving a car with hand controls which he could operate. With two friends – also paralysed – Holmes started Ripple Productions, which in 2020 launched a podcast with Daniel Radcliffe, called Cunning Stunts, interviewing other stunt actors to raise awareness about the risks they face. In 2009, the David Holmes Cricket Cup was founded. It has since raised over 100,000 pounds for the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and other spinal charities.


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Born:
Jan 1, 1981 In UK
Movie/TV Credits:
11
First Appeared:
In the movie Fox Hunt 1996-01-01
Latest Project:
Movie Sinéad 2024-01-08
Known For
Poster of David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived
Poster of In Praise of Action
Poster of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Poster of Bedazzled
Filmography
Movie Sinéad Self 2024-01-08
Movie I Am Weekender Self 2023-03-11
Movie David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived Self 2023-11-13
Movie Meet Me in the Bathroom Self 2022-11-04
Movie 50 Years of the Troubles: A Journey Through Film Himself 2019-09-01
Movie In Praise of Action Self 2018-12-20
Movie Now You Know Guy #2 2002-09-20
Movie Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Slyth Beater No 1 2002-11-13
Movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Slytherin Beater 2001-11-16
Movie Bedazzled Student (uncredited) 2000-10-19
Movie Fox Hunt Venice Bartender 1996-01-01