The Actors of the Harry Potter Series by Zach Loavenbruck

March 4, 2011 Leave a Comment

by Zach Loavenbruck

In my free time, I enjoy reading and watching movies. The Harry Potter series of books and films allows me to combines these two interests. Since the first Harry Potter film, I have enjoyed following the careers of the three child actors who have now grown into young adults.

Daniel Radcliffe. Born in London in July 1989, this young actor has portrayed the series’ title character in all of the movies to date. He attended schools in London and played a young David Copperfield in one of his earliest acting roles. After a series of auditions, he earned the role of Harry Potter, with the first film debuting in 2001. While he succeeded in his early academic endeavors, he has not yet pursued a university education. Daniel Radcliffe has appeared in a number of television shows, as well as the Australian independent movie December Boys, which was released in 2007. His other projects include The Journey Is the Destination, a biography of a photojournalist, and The Woman in Black, a ghost story. His live theater credits include The Play What I Wrote and Equus, which caused a stir because he appeared in one nude scene.

Emma Watson. Born in Paris in April 1990, Emma Watson has played Hermione Granger throughout the Harry Potter series of movies. In addition to acting, in fall 2009 she modeled fashions for British clothier Burberry. Prior to Harry Potter, Watson had only acted in productions for her school, Stagecoach Theatre Arts in Oxford. Outside of her famous role, she has acted in a BBC production called Ballet Shoes and provided the voice for Princess Pea in the animated feature The Tale of Despereaux. Her future projects include The Perks of Being a Wallflower and My Week with Marilyn. She has expressed interest in furthering her education once her affiliation with Harry Potter ends.

Rupert Grint. Born in Harlow, England, in August 1988, Rupert Grint has portrayed Ron Weasley, a friend of Harry Potter, throughout the movie series. Unlike his fellow actors, Grint obtained the role by submitting a video audition. He had no professional acting experience; he had appeared in productions at his Catholic school and local theater group. Aside from his work in the Harry Potter series, he has appeared in several films and completed voiceover work. His movie credits include Driving Lessons, Cherrybomb, and Wild Target. In two Harry Potter video games, Grint provided his voice for Ron Weasley. Outside of acting, Grint purchased an ice cream truck and has joked that he could rely on it for income later in his life.

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Mr. Zachary F. Loavenbruck is a gifted educator with the ability to connect with and motivate his students. Specializing in secondary school education, Mr. Zach Loavenbruck successfully prepared curricula goals and ensured students were prepared for success after high school. Mr. Loavenbruck excelled as a teacher in various Connecticut high schools for over six years. Zach Loavenbruck taught U.S. History, Language Arts, Health, Current Issues, English, and Algebra, among other courses. His speaking and written skills were an asset in the classroom and students responded to his informative lectures and challenging assignments. A personable, knowledgeable, and affable man, Zach Loavenbruck strove to make his lectures and curriculum appealing and thought provoking. Less concerned with having his students memorize lists of facts, Zach Loavenbruck instilled in his students the ability to think critically and taught them how to pose meaningful questions when presented with information. Zack Loavenbruck served on various Accreditation Committees and also worked with faculty, students, and staff to develop Leadership and Mission Statement programs. Zach Loavenbruck made himself available outside of the classroom and was actively involved in both sports and high school theater. Zach Loavenbruck directed several high school musicals and talent shows. He organized the casting, rehearsals, and performances for the school and enjoyed watching creative talents shine on the stage. A lifelong baseball fan, Zach Loavenbruck also coached the Freshman and Varsity Softball teams. In his free time, Zach Loavenbruck enjoys staying active. He is involved in the Boston Men’s Baseball League and plays in the men’s 30+ division. He also enjoys hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and golfing. Zach Loavenbruck takes pleasure in reading his favorite authors, who include David Sedaris and Gore Vidal. A cinephile, Zach Loavenbruck enjoys watching and discussing movies in his off time. Zach Loavenbruck lives in the Boston, Massachusetts area.

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