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harry potter and the sorcerer's stone

On his eleventh birthday, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) receives a mysterious letter: he has been chosen as one of the future students of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. If that isn't big enough news, Harry also learns he is the orphaned son of a powerful wizard and witch and possesses unique magical powers of his own. Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime and finds the home and the family he never had.

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daniel radcliffe as harry potter

Daniel Radcliffe's first movie role was as David Copperfield in a TV adaptation of Dickens's classic book. He was only 8 years old, but he already had a promising career.

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rupert grint as ron weasley

Rupert Grint made his film debut in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." He also costarred in "Thunderpants," about a boy with an unusual -- and stinky -- gift.

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emma watson as hermione granger

Born in France and raised in England, Emma Watson went on to play the very English Hermione Granger -- her first professional acting role.

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tom felton as draco malfoy

Before he appeared in the first Harry Potter film, Tom Felton already had a list of professional acting credits. He has guest-starred in two episodes of the English TV show "Second Sight."

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robbie coltrane as hagrid

One of Britain's most popular comedians, Robbie Coltrane has been in dozens of TV shows and movies. Aside from playing Hagrid in the Harry Potter films (rumor has it he was personally selected for the role by author J.K. Rowling), Robbie is probably best known for starring in the critically acclaimed English series "Cracker."

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john cleese as
nearly headless nick

A member of legendary British comedy troupe Monty Python, John Cleese is comedy royalty. His long career reaches back even before "Monty Python's Flying Circus."

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richard harris as
albus dumbledore

The legendary Richard Harris, who died in 2002, played Dumbledore in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets."

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maggie smith as
professor mcgonagall

Screen legend Maggie Smith began her career in the 1950s and is still going strong. She first caught the attention of American audiences with her Oscar®-nominated turn as Desdemona in 1965's "Othello," opposite Laurence Olivier.

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zoe wanamaker as
madame hooch

An American actress among Brits in the Harry Potter films, Zoe Wanamaker is actually an honorary Briton. After spending much of her life in Britain, she was given a "Birthday Honour" in 2000.

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alan rickman as severus snape

One of Britain's most popular actors -- and most recognizable voices -- Alan Rickman has been in dozens of movies. He first came to the attention of American audiences as the icy terrorist in "Die Hard."

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ian hart as professor quirrell

Probably best known for his role as Don Konkey on "Dirt," Ian Hart has also been in lots of movies. He portrayed Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in "Finding Neverland," and Conan Doyle's creation Dr. Watson in "The Hound of the Baskervilles."

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