Daniel Radcliffe Reveals He Is A Jewish Wizard While In Oz
by Emily Rebecca December 22nd, 2006Filed in: Film, Celebrity
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Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that he is a trainee Jewish wizard.
The 17-year-old told Australian TV channel Nine that while he has a Jewish connection, he does not follow a religion.
Radcliffe’s mother is casting director Marcia Gresham, while his grandmother is Patricia Jacobson.
“My mum was of Jewish blood and my dad was protestant,” he said.
He then proceeded to reveal further details of his family background. “So I grew up in a very,” and then changed track to talk about religion in general. “I’m very interested in religion as something to study. But I’m not a religious person in the slightest.”
Click below to watch Daniel Radcliffe talk about his Jewish background:
When asked has playing Harry Potter turned him over to the dark side, Radcliffe laughed. “I don’t think I’m a sinner, I don’t think I’ll be condemned.”
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26 Responses to “Daniel Radcliffe Reveals He Is A Jewish Wizard While In Oz”
- 1 Pingback on Jul 20th, 2007 at 3:02 am
Awesome!
I guess Mel Gibson won’t be thinking of him for future projects.
I just can’t believe this. I can’t find words.Is he a jew?
Until traditional Jewish law, yes, he is a Jew.
Otherwise he is half Jewish.
Either way…
My mother is of Jewish descent also.
He is not jewish.
He only said that his parents are religious.
That isnt a crime.
But he didnt said that he is.
So be cool.
And if he would be a jewish he wouldnt be an other person.
He would be still Dan^^
I’m jewish and I’m very proud that Dan is too…
It’s true that according to the Jewish law if his mom jewish
so is he. But I don’t think he feels like a Jew…does he
celebrate Hanukkah and all the Jewish holidays?
I don’t think so…I think he celebrates Christmas….
well Merry christmas to him and a happy new year…
I love you Daniel! =]
Jewishness is an ethnicity too, “Stella”, so yes, he is Jewish
I don’t understand why its such a big deal. I’m a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon) and I respect all relgions. It dosn’t matter what religion he is. He’s still a good actor and you don’t judge people for what they believe. If he’s a Jew, more power to him! If he’s not, that’s ok too. I hate how our world is such a racial world. We’re all so closed minded and arrogent! I know how a lot of people have no respect for the Jewish people. Maybe if he was Jewish then that would command a litte more respect for that religion. Besides in my religion we love people for who they are, not for how the look or what they believe!
I love harry potter! and i’m so excited that he’s jewish [i’m jewish too]
I was really suprised when I read that he was jewish.
he should learn more about the religion.
I also cant wait till the 5th movie comes out!
does it matter if he’s jewish or half jewish or a protestant or a christian?
It wouldn’t matter, but this website is called Jewtastic and therefore talks about things related to Jews.
If this is true, he needs Aish. Badly.
Oh, and thanks topaz3 for telling us about how Mormons love everyone. That’s really interesting.
I’m half jewish, and I’m glad that Daniel is too. But like people have said, it doesn’t matter what religion you are, people should respect you for the person you are inside.
It really doesn’t matter if he is Jewish.
He is the best actor that I have ever seen.
Now that’s what really matters.
Go Dan go!
I will always support you!
I agree with you Maya Shanalin.He is a jewish who cares he is the
best actor in the world.And i like his movies very much!
Is he Jewish, yes. Maybe he doesn’t feel that way, but if he were living in Poland in 1942, Hitler would have shipped him to a concentration camp. Not to offend anyone - Just a historical point on ethnicity and antisemitism. It just means, that whether he wants it or not, he is jewish by blood. Kind of like Hermione is a witch by blood (being a mugol).
the skool i go 2 is surrounded by jews. idont rwally care because they are nice & kind & sum of them dont have anything against us so i dont really care if danny is a jew. if sum1 cares that meens theyre racist which is TOTALLY WRONG!
Harry Potter and the Half-Jew Prince? Anyone?
He’s a Nice Jewish boy, totally on my list.
JK, but that is really cool, it makes my love for HP Movies Grow
As a Jewish website, I am shocked that everyone so easily accepts comments that define Judaism as a race…. it’s a religion! It’s not different than being affiliated with the Protestant or Catholic religion. Therefore, you cannot be racist toward Jews since they are not a race. To think otherwise would be to accept the attempt of Nazi Germany to classify Jews as a inferior race, rather than a distinct religion.
That being said, I also don’t think it really matters whether he is Jewish or not. The books are still amazing and so are the films.
i do agree with alot of u , who says that what u believe doesnt much matter unless its againist mind and humanity
therefore , and spicially in this world riligions r supose to be the very very last thing or pehaps not even a thing
to make wars or fights about !
and who give a damn care what he believes as long as he is cool and good !
harry potter is on top of the rest!
Good for Dan! Maybe one day he’ll explore his heritage and religion. huzzah!
lol i’m jewish and kyle on south park is jewish and now dan is kinda jewish? Sweeet!
good call, jack on the religion-not-race thing. :]
dan- that’s hilarious.
daniel radcliffe is incredible. i will be sad when movies are all done.
Im Jewish and I think that its bad
that hes a Jew because if you ARE
A Jew then you have to realy be,
And he celebrates Christmas,
But never mind, He still is Jewish
so good luck to him on his next
and last two propably brilliant
movies
Hillel
I AM FULLY JEWISH AND PROUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!