David Holmes (actor)

David Holmes (born 1981) is a British 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)
OccupationActor, stunt performer
Years active1997–2009

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.

Partial filmography
Year Title Role
2001Harry Potter and the Sorcerer'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. 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.
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