Summary
- Daniel Radcliffe's net worth soared to $110 million due to his role in the Harry Potter franchise.
- Radcliffe surpassed other cast members with $50 million for the Deathly Hollows film.
- Despite huge earnings, Radcliffe remains humble, investing in indie films.
J.K. Rowling has undoubtedly received a fortune from her brilliant idea to write a book series about a bunch of wizards and muggles. Seven books and eight films later, Harry Potter is a franchise that isn't likely going to go anywhere any time soon.
The attraction to the Harry Potter series couldn't be made possible without a cast that made Rowling's vision come alive on the big screen, especially Daniel Radcliffe, who landed the lead role of the venerable Harry Potter. With that being said, many may wonder how Radcliffe has profited from his work.
Daniel Radcliffe has an impressive net worth of $110 million that is clearly supported by his time as Harry Potter. This places him as one of the highest paid actors in the Harry Potter cast, right next to Robert Pattinson, who played Cedric Diggory. Overall, Daniel Radcliffe has made up to $95.6 million from royalties and merchandise (after taxes and commission), according to Cosmopolitan. With this, we can now take a dive into how much Daniel Radcliffe amassed from each and every Harry Potter movie.
7 How Much Daniel Radcliffe Was Paid For Harry Potter And The Deathly Hollows
Daniel Radcliffe Made Up To $50 Million For Harry Potter's Seventh And Eighth Movie
J.K. Rowling's seventh book in the Harry Potter series was split into two parts when it was re-imagined for film.
According to Marca, Daniel Radcliffe made $50 million for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows.
| Daniel Radcliffe Movies And TV Shows After Harry Potter | Year |
|---|---|
| The Woman in Black as Arthur Kipps | 2012 |
| Kill Your Darlings as Allen Ginsberg | 2013 |
| Horns as Ig Perrish | 2013 |
| What If as Wallace | 2013 |
| A Young Doctor's Notebook & Other Stories as Young Doctor | 2012 - 2013 |
| Trainwreck as The Dogwalker | 2015 |
| BoJack Horseman as Daniel Radcliffe (voice) | 2015 |
| The Gamechangers as Sam Houser | 2015 |
| Victor Frankenstein as Igor | 2015 |
| Swiss Army Man as Manny | 2016 |
| Now You See Me 2 as Walter Mabry | 2016 |
| Imperium as Nate Foster | 2016 |
| Lost in London as Daniel Radcliffe | 2017 |
| National Theatre Live: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead as Rosencrantz | 2017 |
| Jungle as Yossi Ghinsberg | 2017 |
| Robot Chicken as Gareth / Mullet Kid / Thomas the Tank Engine (voice) | 2012 - 2017 |
| Beast of Burden as Sean | 2018 |
| The Simpsons as Daniel Radcliffe / Diggs / Edmund (voice) | 2010 - 2018 |
| Playmobil: The Movie as Rex Dasher (voice) 2019 | 2019 |
| Guns Akimbo as Miles | 2019 |
| Escape from Pretoria as Tim Jenkin | 2020 |
| Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt as Prince Frederick | 2020 |
| The Lost City as Abigail Fairfax | 2022 |
| Profession comédien as Daniel Radcliffe | 2022 |
| Weird: The Al Yankovic Story as Weird Al | 2022 |
| Rick and Morty as Knight of the Sun (voice) | 2022 |
| Digman! as Sebastian Lines (voice) | 2023 |
| Mulligan as King Jeremy Fizhogg (voice) | 2023 |
| Miracle Workers as Ezekiel Brown / Prince Chauncley / Sid / Craig | 2019 - 2023 |
6 How Much Daniel Radcliffe Was Paid For Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince
Daniel Radcliffe Made $24 Million For Harry Potter's Sixth Movie
When it came to Daniel Radcliffe's sixth appearance in the Harry Potter franchise, he was able to secure $24 million, according to Cosmopolitan.
When acknowledging the type of money he was securing in this recurring role, Radcliffe told The Telegraph that he doesn't spend money in extravagant ways.
"I'm grateful for it because having money means you don't have to worry about it, which is a very lovely freedom to have."
He then went on to say that this freedom allowed him to offer his status and talent to an array of films and projects, such as indie films.
5 How Much Daniel Radcliffe Was Paid For Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix
Daniel Radcliffe Made $14 Million For Starring In The Fifth Harry Potter Movie
Daniel Radcliffe's fifth appearance and star role as a beloved Gryffindor lined his pockets with $14 million.
Although Daniel Radcliffe may not spend his money in flashy ways known to Hollywood celebrities, he did spend a pretty penny on his New York home, which he purchased for $5.65 million, according to Hello!.
Where Does Daniel Radcliffe Live? (According To Daily Mail)
- Daniel Radcliffe owns a home located in New York
- This New York condo was Daniel Radcliffe's third property purchase.
- Daniel Radcliffe was 20 years old when he purchased his home in New York.
- Daniel Radcliffe also has a home in London.
4 How Much Daniel Radcliffe Was Paid For Harry Potter And The Goblet of Fire
Daniel Radcliffe Made $11 Million For His Role In Harry Potter's Fourth Movie
For Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Daniel Radcliffe made $11 million, according to Cosmopolitan.
What Is Daniel Radcliffe's Net Worth Compared To His Co-Stars? (According To Parade)
- Emma Watson - $85 million
- Rupert Grint - $50 million
- Tom Felton - $20 million
The more Daniel Radcliffe returned to the set to embody the character of The Boy Who Lived, the more the dollar signs grew.
3 How Much Daniel Radcliffe Was Paid For Harry Potter And The Prisoner of Azkaban
Daniel Radcliffe Made $6 Million For Harry Potter's Third Movie
After appearing in two movies at this point, Daniel Radcliffe likely had the hang of things. More certainly, he knew that he would be seeing big dollar signs while filming.
According to Cosmopolitan, Daniel Radcliffe made $6 Million for his iconic role in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, which also starred Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Gary Oldman, Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman, Tom Felton, David Thewlis, and other reputable names.
| Daniel Radcliffe |
|---|
| Born: July 23, 1989, in London, United Kingdom |
| Children: 1 |
| Career: Daniel Radcliffe started acting at the age of 10, according to Empire Online. Radcliffe's first role was in BBC One's television movie David Copperfield, which aired in 1999. |
2 How Much Daniel Radcliffe Was Paid For Harry Potter And The Chamber of Secrets
Daniel Radcliffe Made $3 Million For His Role In The Second Movie Of The Harry Potter Series
According to Cosmopolitan, Daniel Radcliffe made $3 million after appearing in the second movie of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. This was a slight increase from his first paycheck for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
- 2001: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone ($317.58 million)
- 2002: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (grossed $261.99 million)
- 2004 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (grossed $249.36 million)
- 2005: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (grossed 290.01 million)
- 2007: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (grossed $292 million)
- 2009: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (grossed $301.96 million)
- 2010: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (grossed $295.98 million)
- 2011: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (grossed $381.01 million)
1 How Much Daniel Radcliffe Was Paid For Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone
Daniel Radcliffe Made $1 Million For His Debut Appearance In The Harry Potter Series
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The magical world that is Harry Potter not only touched the lives of many fans, it also acted as the launching pad for Daniel Radcliffe's career.
Daniel Radcliffe was only 12 years old, according to US Weekly, when he first appeared as Harry Potter in the first installment of the Harry Potter franchise.
Radcliffe's first appearance made him $1 million (according to Cosmopolitan), which only grew as the movie series went on. He told Parade that he was well aware of his fortune at such a young age.
"I happened to have found this industry where people get paid stupid amounts of money. That's the reality. I feel almost guilty for having done so well out of Potter."
