David Holmes (born 1981) is a British podcast host and former

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Career

Holmes was the

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for

Daniel Radcliffe Daniel Jacob Radcliffe (born 23 July 1989) is an English actor. He rose to fame at age twelve, when he began portraying Harry Potter in the film series of the same name; and has held various other film and theatre roles. Over his career, Rad ...

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in the first six films of the ''Harry Potter'' film series. He played a

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in ''

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'', but an error in the film's credits lists him as playing the character Adrian Pucey instead; that role was actually played by Scott Fern. While test filming for ''

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'' in January 2009, Holmes injured his spine in an accident during one of the stunts. Although he initially hoped to return to work, Holmes is now paralysed and uses a wheelchair. He is credited in the finished film as a stunt performer. 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.

Filmography

Stunts

Acting

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* 1981 births British male film actors British stunt performers Living people British people with disabilities {{authority control