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David Holmes
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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…
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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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2023
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived
Movie Self
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2018
In Praise of Action
Movie Self
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2011
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Movie Stunt Double
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2010
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Movie Stunt Double
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2010
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Movie Stunt Double
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2009
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Movie Stunt Double
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2008
Inkheart
Movie Utility Stunts
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2008
Mutant Chronicles
Movie Stunts
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2008
Doomsday
Movie Stunts
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2007
National Treasure: Book of Secrets
Movie Stunts
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2007
The Golden Compass
Movie Stunts
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2007
My Boy Jack
Movie Stunts
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2007
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Movie Stunt Double
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2007
The Last Legion
Movie Stunt Double
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2005
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Movie Stunt Double
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2005
Harry & Paul
TV show Stunts
More credits
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2005
Green Street Hooligans
Movie Stunts
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2004
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Movie Stunt Double
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2002
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Movie Slyth Beater No 1
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2001
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Movie Adrian Pucey
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1998
Lost in Space
Movie Stunts
