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Radcliffe

American  
[rad-klif] / ˈræd klɪf /

noun

  1. Ann (Ward), 1764–1823, English writer of Gothic romances.


Radcliffe British  
/ ˈrædklɪf /

noun

  1. Ann . 1764–1823, British novelist, noted for her Gothic romances The Mysteries of Udolpho (1794) and The Italian (1797)

  2. Paula ( Jane ). born 1973, British athlete, winner of the London Marathon (2002, 2003, 2005), gold medalist in the marathon at the World Championships (2005), and European record holder for the 10,000m.

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Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint previously portrayed the lead characters in the film franchise.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Radcliffe told Good Morning America he wrote directly to McLaughlin after the child star was cast in the lead role.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

And just before the show was about to start, Radcliffe was suddenly kneeling beside my seat asking if the person I was sitting with was my partner.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Obviously, Radcliffe is the main reason “Every Brilliant Thing” is on Broadway.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Felix expected Benji to buy something like slippers worn by Daniel Radcliffe in a Harry Potter movie.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty