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About This Quiz
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Spawned from a young adult and children's book series, the Harry Potter film franchise is equally as beloved as the books that it is based on. We know that, like everyone else, you're a wizarding expert who can tell Draco Malfoy from Neville Longbottom, even when they aren't in costume. That's why we've made this quiz with a twist! Let's see if you can identify all of these Harry Potter stars from photos of them when they were much younger!
The Harry Potter franchise (or the "Wizarding World" as it is now known) ranks as one of the highest-grossing film franchises of all time. In fact it is ranked third after only the Star Wars film franchise and the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Needless to say, there is no debating the fact that the Harry Potter series is loved by millions of people from all corners of the world. In fact, this is so true that for many fans of these magical films, quite a few of the actors are still (to this day) synonymous with the characters that they played years ago. So let this quiz transport you back to the magical world and let's see if you can identify all of these Harry Potter stars from their younger photos!
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Which celebrity from the Harry Potter film series is in this picture?
Emma Watson
Emma Watson is one of the actors who is responsible for bringing the magical world of Harry Potter to life on the big screen, through her role as Hermione Granger. She has since then starred in numerous films, including the musical romantic fantasy film "Beauty and the Beast."
Scarlett Byrne
Jade Gordon
Genevieve Gaunt
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Film Four International/Beambright
He has different hair in this film. Do you know which Harry Potter star this is?
Alan Rickman
Alan Rickman is one of the actors who is responsible for bringing the magical world of Harry Potter to life on the big screen, through his role as Severus Snape. He has won numerous awards and has been hailed as one of the greatest British stage and film actors. Sadly, he passed away after fighting valiantly against pancreatic cancer.
Jim Broadbent
David Thewlis
Kenneth Branagh
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No1potterhead via YouTube
Which famous celebrity from the Harry Potter film series is in this image?
Matthew Lewis
Tom Felton
David Thewlis
Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe is one of the actors who is responsible for bringing the magical world of Harry Potter to life on the big screen, through his role as the titular character, Harry Potter. As “The Boy Who Lived”, Radcliffe achieved immense popularity and he has since then starred in numerous other films and even branched out to stage acting.
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Ealing Films Ltd./MGM
Which Harry Potter star is in this 1958 film?
Helena Bonham Carter
Emma Thompson
Natalia Tena
Maggie Smith
Maggie Smith is one of the actors who is responsible for bringing the magical world of Harry Potter to life on the big screen, through her role as Professor Minerva McGonagall. Maggie Smith is one of Britain's most recognizable actresses and she was actually made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II. In this image, she's seen in her starring role in "No Where to Go", a 1958 film.
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Paramont Pictures
Can you name this HP character from an earlier film?
Michael Gambon
Ralph Fiennes
When it comes to the Harry Potter series of films, Ralph Fiennes is notable for playing the primary antagonist, Lord Voldemort. He has also received accolades for his performances in "Schindler’s List" and "The English Patient."
James Phelps
Matthew Lewis
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Euston Films
Can you identify the Harry Potter actor who is in this image without their blonde hair?
Oliver Phelps
Alan Rickman
Jason Isaacs
When it comes to the Harry Potter series of films, Jason Isaacs is notable for playing the role of Lucius Malfoy. He has recently starred in the 2017 Star Trek series, "Star Trek: Discovery," and he is an accomplished stage actor as well.
Daniel Radcliffe
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ITV
Do you recognize this Harry Potter star without his beard?
John Hurt
Richard Harris
Mark Williams
Robbie Coltrane
When it comes to the Harry Potter series of films, Robbie Coltrane is notable for playing the role of Rubeus Hagrid. Coltrane is a little over 6 feet tall and so an 8-foot-tall extra had to be used in some scenes since Hagrid is a half-giant.
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Universal Pictures
Which star from Harry Potter is in this picture?
Tom Felton
John Hurt
Richard Griffiths
When it comes to the Harry Potter series of films, Richard Griffiths is notable for playing the role of Vernon Dursley. He has also appeared in films like "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" and "The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear." He died in 2013.
Mark Williams
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NBC
As seen in Cheers, which Harry Potter star is in this picture?
Emma Thompson
Emma Thompson is one of the actors who is responsible for bringing the magical world of Harry Potter to life on the big screen, through her role as Professor Sybill Trelawney. She is one of Britain's most acclaimed actresses and has appeared in films since the 1980s. Here she's seen in Cheers in 1992.
Julie Walters
Katie Leung
Helen McCrory
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NBC
Which Harry Potter professor is in this image?
Katie Leung
Miriam Margolyes
When it comes to the Harry Potter series of films, Miriam Margolyes is notable for playing the role of Professor Sprout. Margolyes has won several awards and has even been recognized as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for Services to Drama.
Gemma Jones
Maggie Smith
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CP Medien AG/Mission Pictures/Pathé Pictures International
Which star from the Harry Potter film series is in this photo from the film Thunderpants?
Gary Oldman
David Bradley
Rupert Grint
Rupert Grint is one of the actors who is responsible for bringing the magical world of Harry Potter to life on the big screen, through his role as Ron Weasley. As Ron, Rupert had the responsibility of portraying one of the three main characters of the series.
Oliver Phelps
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Total Film via YouTube
Which Harry Potter professor is in this photo?
Fiona Shaw
Alan Rickman
Warwick Davis
When it comes to the Harry Potter series of films, Warwick Davis is notable for playing the roles of both Professor Filius Flitwick and Griphook. Verne Troyer had previously played the role of Griphook; however, the role was given to Davis in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."
Michael Gambon
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Bonnie Wright via YouTube
Which star from the Harry Potter film series is in this picture?
Shirley Henderson
Helena Bonham Carter
Scarlette Byrne
Bonnie Wright
Bonnie Wright is one of the actors who is responsible for bringing the magical world of Harry Potter to life on the big screen, through her role as Ginny Weasley. After Harry Potter, Bonnie Wright has not only landed other movie roles but has also debuted as a director and producer; she even has her own production company, Bon Bon Lumiere.
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Initial Pictures/U.K. Productions Entity/Zenith Entertainment
Do you recognize this character without his facial hair?
Matthew Lewis
Gary Oldman
When it comes to the Harry Potter series of films, Gary Oldman is notable for playing the role of Sirius Black. His character is an escaped convict (who was wrongly imprisoned) who served as Harry’s legal guardian to some extent.
Shefali Chowdhury
Rupert Grint
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YouTube
Do you know which former actor from Harry Potter is in this image?
Georgina Leonidas
Julie Walters
Evanna Lynch
Evanna Lynch is one of the actors who is responsible for bringing the magical world of Harry Potter to life on the big screen, through her role as Luna Lovegood. Lynch earned the role after auditioning against 15,000 other girls and she even earned praise for her portrayal of Luna Lovegood from J. K. Rowling.
Sophie Thompson
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Renaissance Films/BBC/Curzon Film Distributors
Which actor from the Harry Potter film series is this a picture of?
Daniel Radcliffe
Jim Broadbent
Jason Isaacs
Kenneth Branagh
When it comes to the Harry Potter series of films, Kenneth Branagh is notable for playing the role of Gilderoy Lockhart. He is also a director, producer and screenwriter, who had previously trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
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thekinolibrary via Youtube
Which young celebrity from the Harry Potter film series is in this photo?
Tom Felton
Tom Felton is one of the actors who is responsible for bringing the magical world of Harry Potter to life on the big screen, through his role as Draco Malfoy. This photo's from 1997, when her starred in "The Borrowers". Tom has since then gone on to appear in films like “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” and TV shows like “The Flash”.
Ralph Fiennes
Alfred Enoch
Rupert Grint
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HBO
Do you recognize this actor from an earlier work?
Richard Harris
Michael Gambon
When it comes to the Harry Potter series of films, Michael Gambon is notable for playing the role of Professor Albus Dumbledore. Before "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," the role of Dumbledore was played by Richard Harris in the first two films. After the death of Harris, Gambon played the role for the final six movies.
Luke Youngblood
Matthew Lewis
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CBBC
Do you know which former actor from Harry Potter is in this picture?
John Cleese
Gary Oldman
Ian Hart
Luke Youngblood
Luke Youngblood is one of the actors who is responsible for bringing the magical world of Harry Potter to life on the big screen, through his role as Lee Jordan. He is also a stage actor who has played young Simba in "The Lion King" musical.
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Miramax Films
Do you know which Harry Potter star is in this image?
Ian Hart
Fiona Shaw
When it comes to the Harry Potter series of films, Fiona Shaw is notable for playing the role of Petunia Dursley. She has won the Olivier Award for Best Actress twice and has worked extensively with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre.
Helen McCorory
Michelle Fairley
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Acorn Pictures
This is a younger image of which Harry Potter star?
Jean Southern
Emma Thompson
Elanor Columbus
Julie Walters
When it comes to the Harry Potter series of films, Julie Walters is notable for playing the role of Molly Weasley. She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, all for services to drama.
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Kingsborough Greenlight Pictures/Studio Eight Productions
His beard may not be as long here, but can you identify the Harry Potter star in this picture?
Robert Hardy
Richard Griffiths
John Hurt
Richard Harris
When it comes to the Harry Potter series of films, Richard Harris is notable for playing the role of Albus Dumbledore. Sadly, he passed away after the first two films; however, he is still remembered today as one of the most prolific British actors.
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FIT Productions/Portman Productions/SFP Cinema/K2
Can you identify the Harry Potter actor in an earlier film?
Rupert Grint
Timothy Spall
David Thewlis
When it comes to the Harry Potter series of films, David Thewlis is notable for playing the role of Remus Lupin. He has also notably appeared in the films; "Naked," "Dragonheart," "The Big Lebowski," "Kingdom of Heaven" and "Macbeth."
Matthew Lewis
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Antarctic Pictures
This is a younger image of which Harry Potter actor, an antagonist in the story?
Alan Rickman
Ian Hart
When it comes to the Harry Potter series of films, Ian Hart is notable for playing the role of Quirinus Quirrell. As Quirrell, Ian Hart served as the first main antagonist for the young Harry Potter in the film series. In this image, he's seen in the 1991 film "The Hours and Times".
Gary Oldman
Luke Youngblood
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Miramax Films
Can you identify the Harry Potter professor star in this photo?
Jim Broadbent
When it comes to the Harry Potter series of films, Jim Broadbent is notable for playing the role of Horace Slughorn. Broadbent has over 40 years of acting experience and has appeared in "Game of Thrones" as Archmaester Ebrose.
Warwick Davis
Oliver Phelps
Kenneth Branagh
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Paramout Pictures
Which star from the Harry Potter film series is in this image, known for her loyalty to Voldemort?
Jessie Cave
Helena Bonham Carter
Helena Bonham Carter is one of the actors who is responsible for bringing the magical world of Harry Potter to life on the big screen, through her role as Bellatrix Lestrange. She was actually made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to drama.
Shefali Chowdhury
Emma Watson
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Michael White Productions/National Film Trustee Company/Python (Monty) Pictures
Do you know which HP actor is in this photo as Sir Lancelot?
Ralph Fiennes
Ian Hart
John Cleese
When it comes to the Harry Potter series of films, John Cleese is notable for playing the role of Nearly Headless Nick. He is notable for co-founding Monty Python, the comedy troupe that is responsible for the sketch show "Monty Python's Flying Circus," as well as the Monty Python films.
Brendan Gleeson
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British Screen Productions
Which Harry Potter star is this an image of?
Alan Rickman
David Bradley
When it comes to the Harry Potter series of films, David Bradley is notable for playing the role of Argus Filch. Recently he has also appeared in "Game of Thrones" as Walder Frey.
David Thewlis
Ralph Fiennes
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BBC/West One Film Productions
Which Harry Potter star is in this photo?
Richard Griffiths
John Hurt
When it comes to the Harry Potter series of films, John Hurt is notable for playing the role of the wand-maker Mr. Ollivander. He has been widely regarded as one of the greatest British actors of all time. Sadly, he passed away in 2017 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Brendan Gleeson
David Bradley
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Great Oaks Entertainment/Walt Disney Pictures
Can you identify the Harry Potter star who is in this image?
James Phelps
Mark Williams
When it comes to the Harry Potter series of films, Mark Williams is notable for playing the role of Arthur Weasley. He is also a comedian and was one of the stars of the popular BBC sketch show "The Fast Show."
Domhnall Gleeson
Robbie Coltrane
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Polygram Filmed Entertainment
This is a younger photo of which Harry Potter star?
Natalia Tena
Kate Fleetwood
Helen McCrory
When it comes to the Harry Potter series of films, Helen McCrory is notable for playing the role of Narcissa Malfoy. She has also appeared in "Hugo" and the James Bond film "Skyfall."
Emily Dale
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