As Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double in the Harry Potter films, David Holmes' work has been seen worldwide by millions of people. Tragically an on-set accident ended what David calls "the best job in the world," leaving him paralyzed. Like the on-screen character he helped bring to life, David is determined to continue seeking adventure and living life to the fullest despite mounting obstacles.
Holmes, right, with his friend Daniel Radcliffe in David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived. Photograph: HBO.Holmes, now 40, was Daniel Radcliffe’s stunt double on the Harry Potter movies until he broke his neck during the filming of Harry Potter…
A documentary looks at the friendship that formed during the Harry Potter movies between Daniel Radcliffe and his main stunt double, who was seriously injured in 2009. ... Nov. 15, 2023. David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived. Directed by Dan…
The first third of “The Boy Who Lived” is illuminating, both about Holmes himself and the nature of film sets writ large. The tabloids may ... In a new documentary, the star of 'Harry Potter' interviews his former stunt double who was…
