Why Daniel Radcliffe Is Just So Awesome

We all know and love Daniel Radcliffe for his star-making role as Harry Potter, but there is a lot more to the British actor than waving wands and practicing magic. Daniel turns 26 on Thursday, and he's not only full of talent — he can act, sing, and dance, all of which he's done on Broadway several times — but he's also just one seriously cool dude. Keep reading for fun reasons to celebrate the man behind the magic.

He Went From Adorable Little Boy . . .
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He Went From Adorable Little Boy . . .

To a Handsome Young Man
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To a Handsome Young Man

He's Secure Enough to Date a Taller Woman
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He's Secure Enough to Date a Taller Woman

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He Is Really, Really Good at Rapping

He's Got a Kinda Rockin' Bod Under Those Clothes
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He's Got a Kinda Rockin' Bod Under Those Clothes

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He Has the Perfect Response to Questions About Gay Sex Scenes

He Knows How to Use His Wand
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He Knows How to Use His Wand

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He Knows How to Laugh at Himself

He's a Master of Disguise
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He's a Master of Disguise

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He Has the Perfect Feminist Comeback to Being Called a Sex Symbol

He Let This Happen
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He Let This Happen

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He's a Broadway Star — He Can Sing and Dance!

Look, He's Just Plain Adorable, OK?
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Look, He's Just Plain Adorable, OK?