About
David Holmes
Overview
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.
Known for
Acting |
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| 2023 | David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2018 | In Praise of Action | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
| 2002 | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | Actor | Slyth Beater No 1 | 76 Good |
| 2001 | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Actor | Slytherin Beater | 78 Good |
| 2000 | Bedazzled | Actor | Student (uncredited) | 60 Fair |
Production |
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| 2023 | David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived | Production | Executive Producer | 59 Average |
Crew |
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| 2011 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 | Crew | Stunt Double | 80 Very good |
| 2010 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 | Crew | Stunt Double | 76 Good |
| 2010 | Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time | Crew | Stunt Double | 62 Fair |
| 2009 | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | Crew | Stunt Double | 76 Good |
| 2008 | Inkheart | Crew | Utility Stunts | 62 Fair |
| 2008 | Mutant Chronicles | Crew | Stunts | 55 Average |
| 2008 | Doomsday | Crew | Stunts | 59 Average |
| 2007 | National Treasure: Book of Secrets | Crew | Stunts | 63 Fair |
| 2007 | The Golden Compass | Crew | Stunts | 60 Fair |
| 2007 | My Boy Jack | Crew | Stunts | 59 Average |
| 2007 | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | Crew | Stunt Double | 76 Good |
| 2007 | The Last Legion | Crew | Stunt Double | 57 Average |
| 2005 | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | Crew | Stunt Double | 77 Good |
| 2005 | Green Street Hooligans | Crew | Stunts | 70 Good |
| 2004 | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | Crew | Stunt Double | 79 Good |
| 2002 | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | Crew | Stunt Double | 76 Good |
| 2001 | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Crew | Stunt Double | 78 Good |
| 1998 | Lost in Space | Crew | Stunts | 55 Average |