David Holmes (actor)

David Holmes (born 1981) is a British podcast host and former actor and stunt performer.

This article is about the actor and stunt performer. For other persons named David Holmes, see David Holmes (disambiguation).

David Holmes
Born1981 (age 39–40)
Occupation
  • Podcast host
  • stunt double
  • actor
Years active2001–2015

Career

Holmes was the stunt double for Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter in the first six films of the Harry Potter film series. He was also credited as playing the role of Adrian Pucey, who was actually portrayed by Scott Fern. Holmes was cast as Slytherin Beater No 1.

While test filming for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in January 2009, an accident occurred during one of the stunts, injuring his spine.[1][2] Although he initially hoped to return to work, it has since been reported that Holmes is paralyzed and now uses a wheelchair.[3] Holmes is credited as stuntman in The Deathly Hallows.

Since becoming disabled, he has taken up driving a specially-modified car around race tracks at 150 mph and has set up a production company, Ripple Productions, with two friends, who are also tetraplegic. In 2020, he started recording a podcast with Daniel Radcliffe, Cunning Stunts, interviewing other stunt actors and trying to raise awareness about the risks they face.[4]

Filmography

Stunts
Year Title Role Notes
2001Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneHarry Potter stunt doubleUncredited
2002Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
2004Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
2005Green Street HooligansStunt performer
Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireHarry Potter stunt doubleUncredited
2007The Last LegionRomulus Augustus stunt double
Ruddy Hell! It's Harry and PaulStunts3 episodes
Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixHarry Potter stunt doubleUncredited
My Boy JackStunt performerTelevision film
The Golden CompassStunts
National Treasure: Book of SecretsStunts
2008DoomsdayStunt performer
Mutant Chronicles
InkheartUtility stunts
2009Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceHarry Potter stunt doubleUncredited
2010Prince of Persia: The Sands of TimeYoung Bis stunt double
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1Harry Potter stunt double
2011Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
2015MortdecaiAdditional stunt performer

Acting
Year Title Role
2001Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneAdrian Pucey
2002Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsSlytherin Beater No. 1

References
  1. Cockcroft, Lucy (1 February 2009). "Harry Potter Stuntman David Holmes Vows to Return to Work — The Harry Potter Stuntman Injured in a Fall on the Film Set Has Vowed to Return to Work, Despite Fears He May Be Paralysed". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 2 February 2009. Retrieved 22 January 2010.
  2. Nelmes, Amy (29 January 2009). "Harry Potter stuntman suffers horror injury in film set explosion". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 22 January 2010.
  3. Smith, Louie (24 March 2014). "Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes speaks of moment he was left paralysed in horror film accident". Daily Mirror.
  4. O'Shea, Lucy (23 May 2020). "Daniel Radcliffe Joins Former Stunt Double in New Podcast Series". MuggleNet. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
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