10 Best Performances In Harry Potter
The amount of acting talent in the Harry Potter movies was simply outstanding...
The Harry Potter movies were remarkably consistent. Though fans of the book were slightly disappointed with the amount of missing material, there’s no denying every entry in the franchise was solid.
In addition to the fantastic screenplays and set designs, every single film contained an abundance of acting talent.
The leading trio may not have been outstanding in The Philosopher’s Stone, but as the franchise progressed, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson continuously elevated their performances. Indeed, by the time the final movie was released in 2011, all three of them had grown into captivating performers.
Alongside the three leads there was plenty of other acting talent as well, and despite how many new characters were introduced throughout the series, the casting decisions were consistently spot on. There were even some performances that were nearly identical to J.K. Rowling’s original depiction in the novels.
Given the Harry Potter books will inevitably be adapted again at some point in the future, it’s fair to say the actors involved will have an almost impossible task on their hands if they wish to match the original performances...
10. Richard Harris – Albus Dumbledore
Albus Dumbledore remains one of Rowling’s greatest creations. His wisdom, power, and authority were unmatched by any other individual, and his death was one of the most moving scenes in the entire saga.
Though Michael Gambon’s performance as the legendary wizard was perfectly admirable, he never quite captured the essence of Dumbledore in the way Richard Harris did.
Harris carried a constant aura of wisdom that was uncannily similar to Rowling’s depiction in the novels. He also excelled when it came to the more tender scenes with Harry. In particular, his delivery during the scene with the Mirror of Erised was a beautiful piece of acting.
Sadly, Harris died just before the release of The Chamber of Secrets, yet despite only being featured in two films, Harris’s performance remains the best version of Dumbledore to have been put to screen so far.