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Daniel Radcliffe On The Challenges He Faces In 'Goblet Of Fire'

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Several years into filming "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in 2001, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" in 2002, and "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" in 2004, Radcliffe says he thrives on portraying the character.

"I sort of have taken it more seriously," he says. "It's become more interesting and exciting. The first time I was having a great time, and it was fun, and it was good laugh, great time. But now, as I start to take it more seriously, it's actually become more exciting to do. As Harry's character gets more complex, it's more interesting as well."

Fast Facts About Daniel Radcliffe:

• In December 1999 Radcliffe first appeared on British television when he played the young David Copperfield in BBC television's highly acclaimed production of "David Copperfield." The drama, directed by Simon Curtis, also starred Dame Maggie Smith who appears alongside him now as Professor McGonagall.
  
  
• In 2001, prior to filming the first Harry Potter feature, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," he made his feature film debut as Jamie Lee Curtis' and Geoffrey Rush's screen son in John Boorman's "The Tailor of Panama."
  
  
• In February of 2002 he received worldwide acclaim and the Variety Club of Great Britain's Best Newcomer Award.
  
  
• In April 2002 he was honored with the prestigious David Di Donatello Award, presented by Italy's Ente David Di Donatello for his superb portrayal of Harry and for his contribution to the future of cinema.
  
  
• In November and December of 2002 he was also the "Surprise Guest" at several performances of the Olivier Award-winning comedy "The Play What I Wrote," directed by Kenneth Branagh at Wyndhams Theatre in London's West End.
  
  
• In his spare time, Radcliffe's main interests continue to be movies and music, particularly rock and indie British bands.