Dudley Dursley – Harry Melling

Harry Melling, who is most known for playing the role of Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter films. One of his most eminent roles has been of Harry Beltik in the hit series The Queen's Gambit. However, if you have seen Melling in the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One back in 2010, you will not recognize him now.

The reason why you may not recognize him because he has gone through a tremendous weight loss transformation. Melling changed so much that producers were even thinking of recasting for his final performance because of his drastic weight loss, however, he wore a fat suit and went on to play Dudley one last time.

Melling has been wowing the audience for both his on-stage acting chops and on-screen outings. You may have seen him in The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and His Dark Materials. The British actor is all set to star in the upcoming Macbeth, also starring Denzel Washington.

Cedric Diggory – Robert Pattinson

It has been many years since Robert Pattinson made a mark with his role as Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter series, yet Robert has been able to successfully reinvent himself as a bankable actor and has proven his versatility in many films. Films such as Good Time and The Lighthouse, and Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, and Bruce Wayne in The Batman, apart from his popular Twilight series, Robert has been exceptional in all his screen outings.

Although, He was just part of one of the films, Goblet of Fire, yet it turned out to be a learning curve for him\, one that helped him carve his career in tinsel town.

He was in school when he was working in the Harry Potter series and he is grateful for the fil, as he made systematic graduations from this to the Twilight series and next to more serious films and meatier roles.

Pansy Parkinson – Scarlett Byrne

English actress Scarlett Byrnes shot to fame with the nasty Slytherin housemate Pansy Parkinson in the last three Harry Potter films. She also appeared in films such as The Vampire Diaries, Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. She has also been part of Falling Skies, Runaways, and Skybound.

She is currently married to multi-millionaire Cooper Hefner, son of Hugh Hefner. Scarlett was born in Hammersmith London in 1990. Her big acting break came from 2009 when she was cast as Pansy Parkinson in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Scarlett is still acting, her new life with Cooper. It's a happy ending all around. Let's take a look at what Scarlett has been up to since she played the evil and wicked Pansy Parkinson. Byrne is currently working on a short film, Stick and Poke, it's all about hand-poked tattoos. In August of 2020, they welcomed their daughter, Betsy, after Hugh Hefner's beloved grandmother.

Lucius Malfoy – Jason Isaacs

Jason Isaacs has been able to captivate the audiences with the tale of a young boy who discovers he is a wizard. Author J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. have been successfully been trying to keep the franchise alive. And to date, nothing has been able to tarnish the legacy of those first original eight Harry Potter films.

At Hogwarts, Harry regularly clashes against his rival Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton) and Draco’s father Lucius (Jason Isaacs) is the real threat to the family. Isaacs clearly enjoys playing such a dastardly character which offers him scope to act. His distinctive looks also made him stand out, right from his white-blonde hair, his props such as the ornamental cane, and a condescending voice.

He has not only been part of the Harry Potter series, but he has also starred in Brotherhood, The Patriot, and The Death of Stalin, and vowed everyone as a villain. His TV shows also have been able to garner a fair bit of attention such as Awake, Dig, and Scoob.

Narcissa Malfoy – Helen McCrory

British actress Helen Elizabeth McCrory was spotted in a James Bond film. McCrory was known for playing the character of Narcissa Malfoy in the final three Harry Potter movies. However, what helped her shot to fame as Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders helped her achieve wide-spread critical acclaim.

McCrory has been extremely successful on both the stage and screen. Her silver screen appearances also included Skyfall, The Queen, and The Special Relationship, Charlotte Gray, Fearless, and MotherFatherSon.

McCrory first appeared in the Potter series in the film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, in the movie’s key Unbreakable Vow scene. However, we lost the talented actress on 16th April 2021 to cancer. Her immense body of work will always remind her fans of her excellent acting skills and dedication to her craft. Her fans will certainly miss the talented actress.

Dean Thomas – Alfred Enoch

Alfred Enoch played Dean Thomas in the Harry Potter films but has been able to reinvent himself for ABC’s tremendously successful mystery drama How To Get Away With Murder.

Except for one Harry Potter film, (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow - Part 1), Alfred was one of the very few cast members who went onto star in every other Harry Potter film. Right from 2001’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher Stone to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2.

Alfred was part of the most complex storylines of the show, How To Get Away With Murder in 2014 as Wes Gibbins. He has also been part of various stage shows (Shakespearan plays) from Timon of Athens and Coriolanus to King Lear. He has also been part of Trust Me and is now part of the show Provisional Measure.

Colin Creevey – Hugh Mitchell

It has been years since we saw Hugh Mitchell in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and now the actor has been going for a whole new career. Since Harry Potter, Hugh has been part of numerous television shows and films such as The Da Vinci Code with Tom Hanks and The White Queen with Jeremy Irons.

Hugh is now a music producer! He has been composing tunes for Audio Jungle as well and also doing his own freelance work, Hugh has completed a Professional Music Performance from the Academy of Contemporary Music in Surrey.

Nowadays, Mitchell is a budding photographer! You could see from his Instagram account how good he really is as he continues to share his tremendous work with his fans, who can't have enough of this talented fellow. Well, after checking out his photos we can say one thing, that he should be proud of himself.

Petunia Dursley – Fiona Shaw

Irish actress Fiona Shaw played Aunt Petunia Dursley in the Harry Potter movies. She expertly elicited profound dislike by mistreating her nephew Harry Potter, who she loathed because he came from the magical world that she could not be a part of. Her sensational performances in Killing Eve, which won her a BAFTA, and in Fleabag have collected her many new fans and gotten her two Emmy nominations.

Professor Flitwick – Warwick Davis

Very few actors can claim the rare feat of being part of three of the most amazing franchises, such as the Star Wars saga, the Harry Potter franchise, also the Leprechaun series. Well, in fact, Warwick may be the only person in film history to do so.

Warwick Davis played three distinctive characters over the entire course of the eight-film Harry Potter film franchise. Davis switched between three different roles as he moved from one sequel to the next.

He has also been part of films such as Return of the Jedi and as a leprechaun in the Leprechaun film series. He was born with a rare form of dwarfism, yet Warwick Davis went on to chase his dreams and made it possible with his acting career and opening the Willow Management to ensure that actors like him got equal representation as the others.

Luna Lovegood – Evanna Lynch

Thanks to her role in the Harry Potter film franchise, Evanna Lynch soon began to be regarded as an international superstar. After the release of the last Harry Potter movie, the actress continued to do challenging roles and do great in her acting career whether on-screen or in the theater. In 2017 the Irish actress played a key role in the play, Disco Pigs at Trafalgar Square in London.

In 2018, she also put on her dancing shoes to participate in the popular dance show, Dancing With The Stars and participated in the finals securing third place. In 2019, Evanna has been playing the role of the play, The Omission of the Family Coleman. She is also active on social media and is known for following a vegan lifestyle, you could catch her on her podcast, The Chickpeeps.

Evanna has also been part of films such as Danny, My Name Is Emily, and Madness in the Method. We hope she continues to excel in whatever she attempts in her life.

Sirius Black – Gary Oldman

Academy Award-winner Gary Oldman is regarded as one of the most acclaimed actors in Hollywood. He has been successful in enacting several popular characters on the big-screen including such as Sirius Black in the Harry Potter film series.

Gary Oldman played the role of the fearful wizard with a tortured past to perfection Azkaban. Fans love him for his ability to look so different in each of his films. He has the chameleon-like quality that most directors want to see in his actors, someone who can become the role he /she is playing.

Some of his most notable roles were his villainous stint in True Romance, Air Force One, The Fifth Element, The Contender, and Léon: The Professional. Of course, his role as Serious Black in the Harry Potter film series is one of his most popular roles, something that gave him instant recognition.

Bill Weasley – Domhnall Gleeson

Gleeson despite his acting pedigree, acting wasn't his first choice. Gleeson went on to play the role of Doody in his high school’s production of Grease and the charming speech he gave on his father’s behalf caught the attention of a prospective agent.

However, his journey as an actor wasn't exactly easy, he did go through the usual struggles and finally, with a degree in Media Arts from the Dublin Institute of Technology, he jumped on to the acting bandwagon.

After trying out his luck at various Irish TV and movies, and Broadway performances he grabbed the people's attention with his role in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Parts 1 & 2., Anna Karenina, and Ex Machina. He followed it up with Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Brooklyn, and The Revenant. We bet he has made his actor father proud!

Barty Crouch Jr. – David Tennant

David Tennant is known for her roles, and his fans would recognize him in the program, Doctor Who, but one of his most popular roles is certainly the villainous Barty Crouch Jr. in the Harry Potter movies.

Barty Crouch Jr. played the role of a Death Eater who took on the disguise of Alastor Moody to lead Harry Potter to his death bed. He is especially great as Kilgrave in Marvel’s Jessica Jones, the role of that of a fictional superhero. You can also spot him in the Mystery thriller series, Broadchurch, where he plays the role of a police detective Alec Hardy who teamed up with Olivia Coleman, as they went on to investigate the murder of an 11-year-old boy in Dorset, United Kingdom.

Some of his other key roles include BBC comedy-drama serial Casanova, Hamlet Barty Crouch, Jr. and he played himself in the lockdown comedy Staged.

George Weasley – Oliver Phelps

It's been years since the last Harry Potter movie was released. The Weasley twins played by Oliver and James Phelps have etched into our memories forever. Oliver or Gorge Weasley is now in his thirties and he found his calling through his school theater performances.

At the age of 14, Oliver took the role of George and there was no looking back for him. Oliver and his brother had to dye their hair red to maintain their Weasley look. However, now he is back to sporting his natural hair again.

Oliver disappeared from the movies after doing, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2, the last film of the series. However, in 2015, he got back to the screens with the film, Danny and the Human Zoo. Oliver Phelps also starred in the short film 7 Days: The True Story of Blind Dave Heeley. In between entertaining his audiences, Oliver is involved with various charity projects. In October 2018, the twins took part in the, Harry Potter exhibition at Filmpark Babelsberg in Berlin, Germany. Currently, Oliver has shifted gears and is now pursuing a new stream, of blogging and creating web content on travel and sports.

Viktor Krum – Stanislav Yanevski

Yanevski was part of the 2005 film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and played the role of Viktor Krum, the good-looking Bulgarian wizard who also caught the attention of the fan-favorite, Hermione Granger. In the film, he visited the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as he was competing in the Triwizard Quidditch Tournament.

The actor who is in his thirties now has stayed out of the acting since his acting stint in the Goblet of Fire, but presently he has been pretty successful in building up a fairly big social media following, especially on Instagram. On Yanevski's Instagram profile, you can spot many things that could give his fans an inkling as to what he is up to now, right from luxury holidays to his fitness shenanigans.

Apart from his Harry Potter film, the only things he has been part of are the TV show Undercover (only nine episodes) and Sofia Residents in Excess (three episodes).

Gilderoy Lockhart – Kenneth Branagh

Harry Potter‘s Gilderoy Lockhart may have hidden his incompetence with a fair share of narcissism in the Harry Potter series and was almost successful in shutting down Hogwarts with his incompetence, but he was a charmer alright.

However, the fellow had a great smile. How could someone hate a character, when it was played by the great Kenneth Branagh, who even managed to make a despicable character charming. The combination of false bravado and charisma he brought was appreciated by one and all.

Apart from his role in Harry Potter, he has been the director and actor of a number of Shakespearean adaptations, such as Henry V, Hamlet, Othello, and more. His performances and his skills behind the camera have won him several awards in the Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Screenplay category. Kudos to him for his excellent skills.

Padma Patil – Afshan Azad

Afshan Azad is an England-born actor who has Bangladeshi roots and is largely known for her role in the film franchise Harry Potter. She made her first appearance in the series’ fifth installment, The Goblet of Fire, where she played the role of Padma Patil. She played the role of identical Patil twins, along with Shefali Chowdhury who played Parvati.

She has been great pals with the other female actors on set, such as Bonnie Wright who played the role of Ginny Weasley, and Evanna Lynch playing Luna Lovegood. After being part of the Goblet of Fire, she has appeared in the rest of the film franchise till the end.

She has a degree in science and business. Owing to some personal issues in her life, she couldn't pursue acting after the Harry Potter series. She recently got married and is all said to become a mommy! Congratulations to her.

Parvati Patil – Shefali Chowdhury

Shefali Chowdhury was another of the Patil sisters who took part in three of the eight Harry Potter films. She first made her first appearance in The Goblet of Fire, looking drop-dead gorgeous at the Yule Ball. She appeared in the other Harry Potter films such as The Order of the Phoenix and The Half-Blood Prince.

She revealed recently how she was chosen for the role. The production company was looking for twins for playing key roles in the film franchise. She thought of giving it try after her teacher told her about the auditions. After several auditions, she and Afshan got the part.

Like her twin sister from the film, Azad, Shefali also did not pursue her acting career. And the only other roles she did after Harry Potter was three short films, which were released in 2015 and 2019 respectively.

Remus Lupin – David Thewlis

David Thewlis is best known for his role in the Harry Potter films as the lycanthropic Remus Lupin, who teaches Harry how to be strong and defend himself against the dark acts and summon the spirit guardian.

His Harry Potter role was not the only role that made Thewlis earn extra brownie points, he also played a fiery, highly opinionated street prophet and conspiracy theorist, in the film Naked. Thewlis’s stupendous performance fetched him the best actor award at the Cannes Film Festival.

Thewlis recalls although he was afraid of taking on the role and almost had panic attacks, this fear helped him prepare for the tough role. Thewlis has been keeping himself busy with films and TV, and made appearances in the film, Wonder Woman. He also appeared in the third season of Fargo as the villain VM Varga. Thewlis is also ready to star in the upcoming, Avatar 3.

Cho Chang – Katie Leung

Katie Leung, who was known for playing the role of Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series is now in her thirties and was recently recalling how the film catapulted her into the spotlight. The paparazzi was at her doors and her face was plastered all over the front pages. Her life was in a tizzy and from a nobody she became a somebody in a matter of a film.

In the film franchise, Harry was seen to be having a great bond with Cho Chang and became quite close in the film, The Order of the Phoenix. Their steamy kiss before Cedric Diggory’s picture was much talked about!

The Harry Potter film franchise was the biggest film series that she was part of. She also played a minor role as a nurse in the film T2 Trainspotting as a nurse. She is now more interested in doing theatre work.

Peter Pettigrew – Timothy Spall

Actor Timothy Spall best known as Peter Pettigrew, or Wormtail was recently seen on the red carpet of the Venice Film Festival looking a slimmer version of his former self. He was there promoting his film, The Journey, a true story of two political enemies who become friends during the Irish Revolution.

Timothy, a cancer survivor, said that it changed his outlook on life. He believes that what does not kill you makes you stronger. In Harry Potter, he played a friendly individual who could transform into a rat and helped Voldermort reprise his power throne.

Since his Harry Potter film, Spall has been part of several films such as Alice Through the Looking Glass. His role as Mr. Turner in the film earned him praise from all quarters. Spall is all set to take on the role of Nick in the upcoming animation film sequel, Chicken Run.

Mad-Eye Moody – Brendan Gleeson

Fans may immediately recognize Brendan Gleeson as Alastor Mad-Eye Moody from the Harry Potter film franchise, but the versatile Irish actor has been part of many films since 1989. He was recently seen as Father James in the new film, Cavalry, in which he acts along with his son and fellow Harry Potter actor, Domhnall, Bill Weasley.

The last time we saw the character of Alastor in The Deathly Hallows Part 1 while helping Harry in the Battle of the Seven Potters. While his sons are jostling for fame along with their dad Brendan Gleeson, they still cannot beat their father when it comes to acting.

No wonder, Brendan still finds him busy in the world of acting appearing in films such as Edge of Tomorrow, and Paddington 2, and more. Well, we can't wait to see him in more films, making the most of his acting talent.

Sybill Trelawney – Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson has enjoyed a rather fabulous career and one franchise that has set her career to a rollicking start is definitely the Harry Potter franchise.

The actress played the role of Professor Sybill Trelawney in three Harry Potter films, which include the three films in this franchise, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and the third film is, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. She enjoyed playing the aloof character and it shows on screen.

However, the role of Sybill was not the sole defining film in her illustrious career, Emma also landed the role of Agent O in the blockbuster Men in Black III. Her other films of note include Saving Mr. Banks and Bridget Jones’s Baby. She was also a part of the film, Cruella. Kudos to the veteran actress!

Horace Slughorn – Jim Broadbent

Jim Broadbent is the esteemed English actor who won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for his supporting role in the film Iris. He also went on to add several other prestigious awards to his kitty, ( BAFTA TV Award and the Golden Globe) for the television film Longford.

Horace Slughorn grabbed maximum eyeballs for playing the role of the friendly wizard in the Harry Potter franchise. He was responsible for spilling the beans to Voldemort about Horcruxes during his student days.

With uber-popular series, Jim Broadbent has landed a minor role in the fantasy series which enjoyed maximum TRPs for his role as Archmaester Ebrose in Season 7 of Game of Thrones. As far as his film career is concerned you may see him for his films, Brooklyn, Paddington, and in a recent adaptation of the film, King Lear.

Ginny Weasley – Bonnie Wright

Ginny is a truly formidable witch and is a perfect match for the brave, self-sacrificing Harry. Ginny provides a powerful supporting appearance in the Tony Award-winning Broadway play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. She was the youngest Weasley and Arthur and Molly's only daughter, she began as a shy girl and developed a massive crush on Harry. She and Harry finally end up together in the sixth film of the series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Ginny who played Bonnie Wright, also grew up during the series and made her first appearance in the Chamber of Secrets. After making several appearances, Wright went on to direct short films such as Know Thyself. She has also been taking part in various activism as she is supporting the cause of reducing single-use plastic.

Unlike her co-stars of the Harry Potter film series, Bonnie Wright hasn’t pursued her acting career since her appearance as Ginny Weasley. Currently, she is more interested in directing various music videos.

Young Tom Riddle – Hero Fiennes Tiffin

This dreamy young actor has been making quite a name for himself since he played the role of an 11-year-old Riddle in the Half-Blood Prince. Yes, Hero Fiennes-Tiffin is Ralph Fiennes's nephew but this actor is not only known for his surname but also for his immeasurable talents and that includes modeling and playing the role of Harry Styles-inspired Hardin Scott in the After series.

It is in the process of shooting two more sequels, despite it being panned by critics. As it enjoyed a commercial success starring opposite Katrine Langford's sister Josephine.

Fiennes-Tiffin has also been part of the insanely famous series, Game of Thrones star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in The Silencing. Fiennes-Tiffin played the role of Brooks, the brother of a local sheriff who is working on a murder case in a small American town. We cannot wait to find out what the young actor will do next!

Molly Weasley – Julie Walters

Dame Julie Walters is a British actor who is also known for the Harry Potter film series. Walters also played Molly Weasley, who is the matriarch of the Weasley family and defeats Bellatrix Lestrange at the Battle of Hogwarts. After a recent diagnosis, the actress is considering the idea of exploring a career change.

This witch is said to be part of the biggest wizarding family in the entire story, the Weasleys. Molly has been one of the strongest characters as the Bellatrix Lestrange in The Deathly Hallows Part 2.

Julie Walters has still been able to keep up in the world of acting and acted in films such as Paddington 2, Brooklyn, and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. She recently starred in the remake of the film, The Secret Garden, which also starred Colin Firth. We hope we continue to see her lighting up our screens.

Xenophilius Lovegood – Rhys Ifans

Rhys Ifans was usually known for playing hilarious characters in films such as Notting Hill and The Boat That Rocked. But he took on a different role as Xenophilius Lovegood in Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows. Ifans sported a distinctive look with long white hair and fans loved this new look of his.

Xenophilius was the father of Harry's eccentric friend Luna Lovegood, and he was the publisher of the Quibbler magazine. In the film, he also teaches Harry about the symbol and he works as the catalyst in the film, so his was a key part that sets the ball rolling in the film.

After completing the Harry Potter series, Ifans has been part of several other films such as The Five Year Engagement and The Amazing Spider-Man. In 2021, he will take on the role of Rasputin in The King’s Man.

Quirinus Quirrell – Ian Hart

Actor Ian Hart began his foray into the Harry Potter film franchise as Professor Quirinus Quirrell. In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Quirrell is playing one of the wizards in the pub who greets Hagrid along with the boy who lived. At first, Quirrell looks harmless.

With a verbal stutter, and him being scared at the slightest unexpected sound, he looks scared out of his wit's end. Who would know he was a determined villain as well behind his nervous facade?

His acting career took off to a flying start after starring in the Harry Potter film franchise. Hart has been keeping himself busy with popular TV shows since his outing at the Harry Potter franchise, films such as The Terror, Bates Motel, The Bridge, Finding Neverland, The Man Who Crossed Hitler. We hope he continues to entertain his fans with different types of films.

Helena Ravenclaw – Kelly Macdonald

Harry Potter fans recognize Kelly Macdonald as Helena Ravenclaw or the Gray Lady, the ghost of Ravenclaw Tower. Her first film role was in Trainspotting at the age of 19. She was very nervous at the thought of sharing screens with experienced actors so much so that she hid in bathrooms. Well, she has come a long way since then.

In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, Harry asks her about the diadem Horcrux during the ongoing Battle of Hogwarts. Apparently, when she was filming the scene she had to make do with the cardboard version of Harry.

Some of the other films she has been part of are Gosford Park, No Country for Old Men, Brave, Black Mirror, Intermission, and Boardwalk Empire. She also won an Emmy award for the film The Girl in the Cafe and won an Emmy Award for it.

Nymphadora Tonks – Natalia Tena

Although admittedly, she underwent a terrible audition, Natalia Tena still landed the role of Nymphadora Tonks and was excellent in portraying the unique traits of metamorphagus. And yet she never even read the Harry Potter books, so she had no clue about the madness surrounding the Potter universe.

Metamorphmagus Nymphadora Tonks, an Auror who fell in love with werewolf Remus Lupin and both of them lost their lives in the final war. Her look was quite different, as she kept her hair short, spiky, and quirkily colored and answered only when she was called by her surname only.

Nymphadora Tonks was undeniably one of the coolest characters in Harry Potter, it helped because she brought her real-life musician traits into her character. ( Natalia Tena was the lead singer of Molotov Jukebox). Apart from contributing to the Harry Potter films, she also played the wildling Osha in the popular television series, Game of Thrones.

Gregory Goyle – Josh Herdman

Who graduates from Hogwarts and turns his day job, into something as different as MMA fighting? Well, Josh Herman! Yes, that's right, Gregory Goyle, the right-hand man of Draco Malfoy, traded his wand for gloves and showed his might at the MMA fighter's ring. And he's quite great at what he does.

Josh Herdman is a mixed martial artist and he followed his father's, Martin Herdman’s footsteps as he became an actor but also pursuing a completely separate career. His father was a Rugby league footballer, and Josh followed his interests keenly and began to learn MMA.

However, he maintains two careers simultaneously and does the odd film or two, if the script catches his fancy. One of them is of course the Robin Hood (2018) and the popular British detective series Marcella and action-packed TV series Alex Rider.

Rufus Scrimgeour – Bill Nighy

The Harry Potter films boasted of some of the best British actors among the cast, and Nighy continued to work with them both before the Potter films and after. However it was the film, Love Actually that changed Nighy’s career in numerous ways, and he teamed up with many of his fellow Potter stars in the film, including Alan Rickman (Professor Snape in the Harry Potter film) and Emma Thompson (Professor Trelawney in the Harry Potter film).

Bill Nighy's role in The Deathly Hallows: Part 1, was a glorified cameo. Although his role in the film was small yet it managed to create an impression on the audience's mind.

The actor, Bill Nighy, has been part of many of our favorite films. This English actor was known for his acting stint in a mini-series The Men’s Room in 1991. Since then the actor has been keeping himself busy with plenty of work in the world of theatre, film, and television. Some of his key works include Pirates of the Caribbean, Underworld , and more.

Mr. Ollivander – John Hurt

Though John Hurt is no longer amongst us, his portrayal of Mr. Ollivander in the Harry Potter series will remain etched in our memories for a long time. Having played more than 200 roles throughout his acting career that encompassed almost six decades, John has left behind a legacy that’s difficult to live up to.

He has also wowed us with his performance in films such as A Man for All Seasons, 10 Rillington Place, The Elephant Man, Scandal, and many more. John was honored with the Commander of the British Empire and the Knight Bachelor title as well as Knighthood for his contributions to drama.

He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the year 2015 and breathed his last on January 25, 2017, at the age of 77. We miss him a lot. His life insurance plans have probably benefitted his family after his expiry.

Bellatrix Lestrange – Helena Bonham Carter

Much before she floored us with her portrayal of Bellatrix Lestrange in Harry Potter films, Helena Bonham Carter had already carved a niche for herself and of course, garnered an impressive net worth. She kickstarted her film career as Lucy Honeychurch in the 1985 film, A Room with a View.

Later, she went on to portray roles in other films such as Lady Jane, Great Expectations, Cinderella, and Les Misérables. Helena has been bestowed upon with a host of honors till now and the list includes more than two Screen Actors Guild Awards, one British Film Academy Award, an International Emmy Award, and a lot more.

In her role as the villainous Bellatrix, she really stood out. She was the last and the best lieutenant of Lord Voldemort. Helena carried off the role with elan in four films of the Harry Potter series – right from Order of the Phoenix in 2007 to Deathly Hallows in 2012.

Lord Voldemort – Ralph Fiennes

Lord Voldemort. The name was enough to frighten the 90s kids. Ralph Fiennes did an excellent job in portraying the role of the main antagonist in the Harry Potter film franchise. He made the iconic villain look damn creepy and that’s where Ralph’s success lies.

Just like Voldemort has always been referred to as He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named in the series, the English actor has a name that’s difficult to be named. His full name is Ralph Nathaniel Twistleton-Wykeham-Fiennes. Phew!

Aside from the Potter franchise, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art alumni has done tremendous jobs in films like The Grand Budapest Hotel, Great Expectations, The End of the Affair, and Maid in Manhattan, among others. Starting his career in the industry in the year 1985, Ralph is still going strong. On the personal front, his marital relationship with actress Alex Kingston lasted for four years.

Cornelius Fudge – Robert Hardy

As the Minister of Magic in the Harry Potter franchise, Cornelius Fudge had the wizarding world’s governing body fully under his control. The role was portrayed on-screen by the English actor, Robert Hardy.

Boasting a long career from 1958 to the year 2017, Hardy earned a huge reputation for himself in the industry. He starred in films such as The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, 10 Rillington Place, Sense and Sensibility, and An Ideal Husband, aside from four Potter movies.

He has also played the title role in Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years, the television series. Hardy was married twice, first with Elizabeth Fox and then with Sally Pearson. He took retirement in 2017 and it was that same year when he left for his heavenly abode at the age of 91. He has left a huge void behind.

Vincent Crabbe – Jamie Waylett

Jamie Waylett’s only claim to fame was his portrayal of Vincent Crabbe in six Harry Potter movies. Hailing from the Slytherin house, he was one of two minions of Draco Malfoy. They all were in Harry’s year and their job was to intimidate other students.

He was killed in the sixth film of the series. That’s why there was no Crabbe in the last two. This was Waylett’s only acting role as he was later on involved in something which actually ended his career. Caught on the wrong side of the law, he was forced to serve a prison sentence of two years.

Since then, Waylett has preferred to keep himself away from the public eye. we guess, his lawyers have advised him to do so. We are not sure whether he would make a return to acting or not. But we wish to see him on screen again.

Katie Bell – Georgina Leonidas

Georgina Leonidas is a 31-year-old British actress who mesmerized us with her portrayal of Katie Bell in two Harry Potter films – Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the sixth installment, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, the eighth and final installment of the entire franchise.

Though her role was short-lived, Georgina made sure to endear herself to our hearts. Post Potter, she has done a few films but has mainly featured in television shows such as The Basil Brush Show, Wizards vs. Aliens, New Tricks, and Father Brown.

She has also been a part of several plays like Les Misérables, That Face, Beauty and the Beast, and Black Coffee, among others. Georgina has been able to amass her own wealth by now and that’s commendable. We are looking forward to seeing her more on the big screen.

Barty Crouch Sr. – Roger Lloyd Pack

Do you remember the character of Barty Crouch Sr. in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire? The role was made iconic by the British actor, Roger Lloyd Pack. Barty Crouch Sr. was the Department of Magical Law Enforcement head when the main antagonist, Voldemort came to power.

He was an inflexible individual who never compromised with the rules Roger has been a part of several high-profile movies like Interview with the Vampire, Vanity Fair, The Living, and the Dead, and Hamlet.

He has been a popular figure on TV as well, appearing on shows such as The Vicar of Dibley, Only Fools and Horses, and Doctor Who. The sad part is, Roger decided to take retirement from his career in the year 2014, after enjoying the career of 54 years in the industry. His acting skills are still pretty much talked about.

James Potter – Adrian Rawlins

Voldemort, in an attempt to kill Harry, who was destined to vanquish him, ends up killing his parents James Potter and Lily Potter when Harry was just an infant. The role of James Potter was portrayed by Adrian Rawlins.

His performance received appreciation from the audience and Adrian’s career reached a new height. The British actor is also much popular for his role as Arthur Kidd in the 1989 horror flick, The Woman in Black. He was recently seen on-screen playing the character of Nikolai Fomin in the 2019 film, Chernobyl.

Adrian has been in this industry since the year 1980 and the 63-year-old has no intentions of retiring. That’s great indeed. His net worth has been good enough to last him long. We are eager to know what his next projects are. Hopefully, he has something exciting for us.

Fleur Delacour – Clemence Poesy

We first saw Fleur Delacour in the fourth film, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and we immediately fell in love with Clemence Poesy who portrayed the role. Fleur, being a student of another school named Beauxbatons Academy, was Harry’s competitor and emerged as a champion in the Triwizard Tournament.

Though she was a bit aloof initially, she later got warmer with Potter and his friends. Later on, she finishes fourth in the Triwizard Tournament. The French actress has earned a good reputation for herself as a model as well. She is pretty much active in both the television and film industry since the year 1999, even though she started working in 1993.

Her earnings have been quite sufficient to keep her away from financial issues. She has played the role of Barbara in the Christopher Nolan-directed film, Tenet in the year 2020.

Amos Diggory – Jeff Rawle

Jeff Rawle touched the strings of our hearts with his performance as Amos Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. He really stood out in the film. However, he didn’t get as much credit as he deserved for his portrayal.

The moment when he mourns the passing of a child happens to be one of the best scenes in the movie. Our hearts went out for Amos. Jeff has been working since the year 1973 and shows no signs of leaving the industry. We are thankful to him for that.

He is also popular for his role as Silas Blissett in the British soap opera, Hollyoaks. As far as his personal life is concerned, Jeff is in a marital relationship with Nina Marc since 1988 and the duo are parents to four children. He is 69-year-old and we want him to focus on his health.

Vernon Dursley – Richard Griffiths

We loved Richard Griffiths’ performance in the Harry Potter series where he played the role of Uncle Vernon. But that was not the first time he earned eminence. Having portrayed roles in films such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Sleepy Hollow, The French Lieutenant’s Woman, and Gandhi, Richard had already established himself in tinsel town as a skilled performer.

As a widely acclaimed actor, he received awards including one Drama Desk Award, one Laurence Olivier Award, an Outer Critics Circle Award, as well as one Tony Award. He worked incessantly in this industry from 1974 to 2013, before leaving for his heavenly abode.

Complications post a heart surgery led to his demise. That’s indeed unfortunate. His wife, Heather Gibson lives on with his memories. The actor has surely left a good sum in his bans for her. Rest in peace, Richard.

Argus Filch – David Bradley

The character of Argus Filch in the Harry Potter series is bound to stick to our memories since that was one of those roles that we would never like to forget. Filch works as the caretaker of Hogwarts and is known for his ill-temper.

That hardly makes him loveable. But his penchant for sadistic punishments and his knowledge about the secrets as well as the short-cuts inside the castle make the character stand out. Only a few, i.e. Harry, Ron, Hermione, the Wesley brothers, and Voldemort could match him on that front. This interesting character was portrayed on the big screen by the veteran British actor, David Bradley.

The 79-year-old went on finding more fame with his role of Walder Frey in Game of Thrones, the fantasy series on HBO. He has also appeared as the Solomon and First Doctor in the TV sci-fi, Doctor Who. Therefore, it’s normal for him to have a loaded bank account.

Seamus Finnigan – Devon Murray

Devon Murray was selected for roles in both Gangs of New York and Harry Potter. But thankfully, he went on board with the latter. His portrayal of Seamus Finnigan in the iconic series struck a chord with the audience.

He was in Gryffindor, the same house to which Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger belonged. Though he misunderstood Harry initially, he later apologizes to him and helps him fight against the Dementors. Seamus appears in all the eight films of the Potter franchise.

Therefore, becomes one of the handfuls of characters to do so. He hasn’t been that active after the last installment. He entered into a relationship with Shannon McCaffrey and the duo share a son. We know he is a responsible father and does everything required to secure his son’s future. Our best wishes to him.

Nearly Headless Nick – John Cleese

John Marwood Cleese is a comedian, actor, producer, and screenwriter, all rolled into one. He first gained attention at the largest festival in the world, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He is the co-founder of the comedy troupe named Monty Python. It came into existence in the latter half of the 60s decade and created Monty Python’s Flying Circus, the popular sketch show.

John has been an immensely talented individual and has won praises and acclamation for his acting. He was seen portraying the character of Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington KG or Sir Nicholas or just Nearly Headless Nick.

Nick is the ghost of the Gryffindor house and Harry Potter’s friend. John was quite loved for this role. Having starred in several films before and after Potter, the actor has earned enough to keep a bankruptcy attorney at bay.

Mundungus Fletcher – Andy Linden

Andy Linden had very little screen time when he portrayed Mundungus Fletcher in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, the seventh film in the Harry Potter series. But he made the best use of it and did complete justice to the role.

The character is involved in several illegal activities, despite being a member of the Order of the Phoenix, set up by Hogwarts headmaster, Albus Dumbledore. However, he stays loyal to Dumbledore. Andy has been a fantastic actor and has been praised for his performances in films viz. Oliver Twist, Rise of the Footsoldier, All in the Game, and Rise of the Footsoldier Part II.

He has been working as an actor since the year 1988 and the thoughts of taking retirement haven’t yet crossed his mind. We hope to see him come up with some excellent work in the future.

Dolores Umbridge – Imelda Staunton

Dolores Umbridge is one villainous character from the Harry Potter novel by J.K. Rowling that readers hated. However, when talks were on about the character to be portrayed on screen, people were apprehensive of whether justice will be done. After Imelda Staunton took on the role, there was one common conclusion that everyone came to.

No one could showcase the negative side of Dolores better than Imelda. Her performance was widely acclaimed for the perfection she brought in her performance. She has starred in three Harry Potter films out of eight.

Imelda has also wowed the audience with her portrayals in The Girl and Return to Cranford, for which she earned nominations for a BAFTA Award in the Best Actress in a Supporting Role category. She had her marriage with actor, Jim Carter in 1983 and happens to be the mother of actress, Bessie Carter.

Fenrir Greyback – Dave Legeno

Dave Legeno is a lot different from Fenrir Greyback, a character he played in the Harry Potter movie franchise. Fenrir was a werewolf who teams up with the Death Eaters in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.

Fenrir’s agenda is to create more werewolves as much as he can. He was so ferocious that the wizarding world was afraid of him. He attacks his prey on a full moon night and is known for his thirst for blood.

Fenrir was eventually taken down by Ron Weasley with the help of Neville Longbottom. Dave was a martial artist in real life and was trained in its various forms such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, judo, boxing, wrestling, and Muay Thai. The British actor died due to heatstroke in the year 2014. He surely had kept his life insurance policies in place.

Harry Potter – Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe said yes to the role of Harry Potter at the age of 11, and the tinsel town saw the meteoric rise of a bonafide star. He took time to sink his teeth into the role of Harry Potter and once he did there was no looking back. For him, awards and accolades followed in the wake of unprecedented fame and fortune.

After the culmination of the uber-successful series Radcliffe has been part of films such as The Woman in Black, Kill Your Darlings, and What If. He has also been part of Trainwreck, Victor Frankenstein, and Swiss Army Man.

Some of his TV series, include A Young Doctor's Notebook and Miracle Workers. Some of his theatre roles include, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, The Cripple of Inishmaan, and Endgame. More recently Radcliffe has been part of the Netflix show, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. the Reverend.

Hermione Granger – Emma Watson

Watson was thrust into the limelight as a 10-year-old, starring as Hermione Granger in the first of the Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

She has been part of the Harry Potter franchise along with Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and the three of them went on feature in all of the following Harry Potter films.

After her stint as the popular genius witch, she has been part of films such as The Bling Ring, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Disney's version of Beauty and the Beast, and most recently Little Women in 2019, which was her last movie project. Meanwhile, she has achieved a bachelor’s degree in English literature and has successfully launched the HeForShe campaign as a UN Women Goodwill ambassador. Currently, she is concentrating on her personal life and not taking on any new projects yet.

Ron Weasley – Rupert Grint

Harry Potter has been able to work up his magic on the big screen all thanks to his support from his best friend, Ron Weasley. Well, of all the characters of the Harry Potter series, he was one of the most lovable characters you would find. So, what is he doing now?

Currently you can spot Grint in the hit series Servant, a thriller by the maverick maker M. Night Shyamalan in its second season on AppleTV+ and he has been receiving tremendous reviews for the same. His role as an uncle, staying in a luxurious brownstone with a distinctive swagger has earned him accolades from all quarters.

Personally, too he has been doing great for himself, he is in a long and loving relationship with actor Georgia Groome. Recently, they have welcomed a new baby girl, Wednesday, and they are now spending blissful days together.

Draco Malfoy – Tom Felton

Tom Felton, the British actor shot to fame with the role of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series. In his regular life, he’s a lot different from his famous character, and in his career, he has been trying several things to shake off the image.

Felton made his debut as Peagreen Clock in the fantasy comedy The Borrowers, which also had Jim Broadbent and Mark Williams, who took up the role of Professor Slughorn and Arthur Weasley respectively. Apart from this, he has been also portraying Louis T. Leonowens in the 1999 period drama, Anna and the King.

Felton might not have been been able to get past the tremendous success he achieved as Draco, but his other tremendously successful film franchises, include the recent Planet of the Apes reboot series. Well, we hope he gets to explore more such diverse roles in the future.

Minerva McGonagall – Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith is a renowned name in the world of theatre, television, and films. She started her journey in the 50s decade and has played pivotal roles in more than 70 plays and 60 films to date. No wonder, Maggie was honored with a damehood by Queen Elizabeth II in the year 1990.

Some of her prominent films are Love and Pain and the Whole Damn Thing, Clash of the Titans, My House in Umbria, Death on the Nile, so on and so forth. Maggie has been honored with Legacy Award at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in 2012 and the Bodley Medal by Oxford University’s Bodleian Libraries in the year 2016.

McGonagall was a Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry professor as well as the head of Gryffindor, one of the four houses, and the deputy headmistress. Her bank accounts are full and that’s quite normal for an actress of her stature.

Severus Snape – Alan Rickman

Before appearing in the Harry Potter franchise, Alan Rickman had already gained prominence through his roles in films like Die Hard, Sense and Sensibility, Truly, Madly, Deeply, and Galaxy Quest. His role of Severus Snape, the skilled wizard who was in love with Lily Potter, Harry’s mother, was definitely one of his best.

Snape had a feeling of hostility towards Harry because his mom chose James as her life partner. Though he was attracted to the ideology of wizard supremacy promoted by Voldemort, he, later on, worked as an agent for the headmaster of Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore as well as the secret organization, the Order of Phoenix.

Rickman lost his life to pancreatic cancer in the year 2016 and is survived by his wife, Rima Horton. Hopefully, Rickman’s life insurance policies will come to her use. We do miss him a lot.

Neville Longbottom – Matthew Lewis

Matthew Lewis's work resume boasts of an impressive ten years' worth of work which includes a number of TV series and films, of course, Harry Potter, which is one of the most popular film franchises he has been part of. In a recent interview with Michael Rosenbaum on an Inside of You podcast, the actor says people still recognize him as Neville Longbottom.

One of his newest projects is the PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) series is All Creatures Great and Small, which is a reboot of an older series. This offers a great opportunity for his fans to check out Lewis in an ongoing project -- and how he performs as someone other than Neville Longbottom.

He has also been part of shows such as The Syndicate, Me Before You, Bluestone 42, and Terminal. He has also been a part of the music video by A Band of Buriers, Filth.

Albus Dumbledore – Michael Gambon

Sir Michael John Gambon excelled in the role of Professor Albus Dumbledore in the last few Harry Potter movies. With his distinctive looks, long white mane, he was just right for the role of the professor.

The British-Irish actor has been part of operated films such as The King’s Speech, Judy, Fortitude, and Cordelia. Fans have a hard time recognizing him minus his beard. He has been part of the film as James Joyce called James and Lucia.

He has also been a star of stage and screen for decades and encouraged a whole new generation of movie fans with his role as Dumbledore in six of the eight Harry Potter movies. Gambon is in his seventies now and is considering retirement from the stage theater due to memory loss. We hope he recovers soon and continues to do what he loves doing the most, acting!

Fred Weasley – James Phelps

James Phelps, along with his twin brother, Oliver, earned fame with their portrayal of Fred Weasley and George Weasley. They are the elder siblings to Ginevra Molly Weasley and Harry Potter’s best friend Ron Weasley. Automatically, they become integral members of Harry’s team. The brothers assist Harry to come out of his house arrest in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

Initially, the Weasley brothers were a part of Albus Dumbledore’s army. After leaving Hogwarts, they are incorporated into Dumbledore’s secret organization, Order of the Phoenix. Though the twins are indistinguishable and even their mother can’t find out the difference between the two, Fred is a little bit more aggressive than George.

Fred speaks more than George and his date is Angelina Johnson, whom we saw in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. James surely poured a handsome amount into his bank after his appearance in the franchise.