Let’s raise our wands to shed some light on Harry Potter alum Daniel Radcliffe’s spell-bounding net worth… Lumos! Of course, the Harry Potter franchise raked in a wizard’s bounty from 2001 to 2011, but just how much did Danny Boy make himself?
Unsurprisingly, Daniel Radcliffe boasts an impressive net worth of approximately $110 million. He reportedly earned an annual average of $15 million during the height of his fame and most notable projects. It is reported that Radcliffe amassed $95.6 million from his involvement in the Harry Potter series alone.
The first Harry Potter film, released in 2001, earned Daniel Radcliffe $1 million. The sequel, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets followed with similar success and a $3 million paycheck for Radcliffe. While these figures are impressive, they’re just pocket change compared to what he raked in for the rest of the series.
Released in 2004, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban netted Radcliffe $6 million. His earnings escalated to $11 million with the release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in 2005, and further to $14 million for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, which came out in 2007.
The sixth installment, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, reportedly earned Daniel Radcliffe an additional $24 million. The last book of the series was split into two films: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010) and Part 2 (2011), earning Radcliffe a total of $50 million.
Daniel Radcliffe’s Net Worth Eclipses His ‘Harry Potter’ Castmates
Also unsurprisingly, Radcliffe stands as the wealthiest actor from the Harry Potter series. Following him are Emma Watson at $85 million, Rupert Grint at $50 million, and Tom Felton at $20 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
However, the former child star is well aware of his magical good fortune.
“I got paid so well for doing the Harry Potter films, it’s ridiculous. If somebody asked me, ‘Did you think you deserve that money?’ No, of course, I didn’t,” Radcliffe admitted to Parade in 2012. “‘But would you have taken it anyway?’ Of course. 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.”
Daniel Radcliffe’s Impressive Net Worth Makes it Possible for Him to Branch Out as an Actor
Meanwhile, Radcliffe’s Harry Potter bounty makes it possible for him to pursue theater and indie films.
His post-Harry Potter film work includes smaller films like the ghost flick The Woman in Black (2012) and character roles in films like The Lost City (2022) opposite Sandra Bullock. More recently, Radcliffe played Weird Al Yankovic in the 2022 biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.
In 2006, at 17, Daniel Radcliffe starred in the first revival of the play Equus since 1973, portraying Alan Strang, a stable boy obsessed with horses. This role marked a significant shift from his youthful characters, showcasing his versatility as an actor. The show’s advance sales were impressive, boosted by the media buzz around Radcliffe’s nude scene. Critics praised his performance and depth in this unexpected role.
In 2011, he took to the stage in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, once again earning positive reviews.
In 2022, Radcliffe made a triumphant return to the stage in the New York Theatre Workshop’s revival of Stephen Sondheim’s musical, “Merrily We Roll Along.” He took on the role of Charley Kringas, sharing the spotlight with Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez.