“Neville helped me grow up as much as he’s helped people who’ve watched the films. When I first started, Neville and I were very similar: shy, chubby-faced boy. There was very little acting in the first couple of movies. That’s just me. But as he grew, so did I. And the thing about Neville is this amazing message that J.K. Rowling did for him. This message of evolution. Neville’s bullied, he’s scared of his own shadow. No one ever thinks he’ll amount to anything. And here he is in [“Deathly Hallows — Part 2”] saving the Wizarding World. It just shows you that, no matter how your childhood is, it doesn’t define you.

danradconfessions:

Richard Griffith has died at the age of 65.

Yesterday on the 28th of March Richard Griffith (Harry Potter: Uncle Vernon Dursley & Equus) died at the age of 65 of complications following heart surgery. He was an English actor of stage, film and television and winner of awards such as the Laurence Olivier Award, Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics and Tony Award.

Daniel was among the first to pay tribute:

“Richard was by my side during two of the most important moments of my career.

“In August 2000, before official production had even begun on Potter, we filmed a shot outside the Dursleys’, which was my first ever shot as Harry. I was nervous and he made me feel at ease.

“Seven years later, we embarked on Equus together. It was my first time doing a play but, terrified as I was, his encouragement, tutelage and humour made it a joy.

“In fact, any room he walked into was made twice as funny and twice as clever just by his presence. I am proud to say I knew him.”

R.I.P. Mr griffith





“In fact, any room he walked into was made twice as funny and twice as clever just by his presence. I am proud to say I knew him.” - Daniel Radcliffe about Richard Griffiths


R.I.P Richard Griffiths (1947-2013) We’ll miss you.
“The best moments in reading are when you come across something - a thought, a feeling, a way of looking at things - that you’d thought special, particular to you. And here it is, set down by someone else, a person you’ve never met, maybe even someone long dead. And it’s as if a hand has come out, and taken yours.” Hector (The History Boys).

In fact, any room he walked into was made twice as funny and twice as clever just by his presence. I am proud to say I knew him.
- Daniel Radcliffe about Richard Griffiths

R.I.P Richard Griffiths (1947-2013) We’ll miss you.

The best moments in reading are when you come across something - a thought, a feeling, a way of looking at things - that you’d thought special, particular to you. And here it is, set down by someone else, a person you’ve never met, maybe even someone long dead. And it’s as if a hand has come out, and taken yours.” Hector (The History Boys).

imsirius:

“In fact, any room he walked into was made twice as funny and twice as clever just by his presence. I am proud to say I knew him.” - Daniel Radcliffe about Richard
“He’s a brilliant, brilliant raconteur. So a lot of our life is spent in tents listening to Richard’s fantastic stories. I will miss that.” - Fiona Shaw about Richard
RIP Richard Griffiths

imsirius:

In fact, any room he walked into was made twice as funny and twice as clever just by his presence. I am proud to say I knew him.” Daniel Radcliffe about Richard

“He’s a brilliant, brilliant raconteur. So a lot of our life is spent in tents listening to Richard’s fantastic stories. I will miss that.” - Fiona Shaw about Richard

RIP Richard Griffiths