A very happy birthday goes to actor Daniel Radcliffe, who turns 21 years old today, July 23, 2010! Dan, as everyone of course knows, has played our fearless Gryffindor hero and titular character Harry Potter in the film franchise since the age of 11, when he was cast over ten years ago. Dan has starred in all eight films, the last two of which - Deathly Hallows: Part I and Part II - will be out November 2010 and July 2011.

In addition to his rather massive contribution to the Harry Potter series, Dan's other projects including such films as December Boys, My Boy Jack, and the upcoming The Woman in Black and All Quiet on the Western Front; Dan made his West End and Broadway debut with Equus, and will once again return to the stage next year with the musical How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.

Happy Birthday, Dan!