David Holmes

Acting

David Holmes

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Jan 01, 1981 (44 years old)

David Holmes

Known For

David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived
1h 29m
Movie 2023

David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived

As Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double in the Harry Potter films,...

In Praise of Action
0h 59m
Movie 2018

In Praise of Action

Documentary about stunts and their recognition in the film industry....

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
2h 41m
Movie 2002

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Cars fly, trees fight back, and a mysterious house-elf comes...

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2h 32m
Movie 2001

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt...

Bedazzled
1h 33m
Movie 2000

Bedazzled

Elliot Richards, a socially awkward IT worker, is given seven...

Biography

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.