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David Bradley: Filming Harry Potter as a Dad
17 Apr
Summary
- Bradley's children encouraged him to audition for Harry Potter role.
- His daughter appeared as an extra alongside him in Chamber of Secrets.
- His son is an architect who appeared on a TV design show.
Legendary actor David Bradley recently marked his 84th birthday. He is widely recognized for his roles as Argus Filch in the Harry Potter films and the First Doctor in Doctor Who. His children, George and Francesca, have influenced his career, with George being an architect and Francesca a casting director.
Bradley's children were instrumental in him landing the role of Argus Filch, as they were avid fans of the Harry Potter books and encouraged his audition. His daughter, Francesca, even made a brief appearance as an extra in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" alongside her father.
Francesca works as a casting director on various film projects. George, his eldest son, is a talented architect who has showcased his skills on television, including on "Love Your Home and Garden with Alan Titchmarsh." George co-manages his own architecture firm.
