It was my first time doing a play but, terrified as I was, his encouragement, tutelage and humour made it a joy. "Seven years later, we embarked on Equus together. I was nervous and he made me feel at ease. "In August 2000, before official production had even begun on Potter, we filmed a shot outside the Dursley's, which was my first ever shot as Harry. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix BY J. "Richard was by my side during two of the most important moments of my career," he wrote. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Year Five at Hogwarts Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Year Six at Hogwarts Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Year Seven at Hogwarts. Still, theres certainly enough magic, drama and action on hand to satisfy any Harry Potter fan. Rowlings tomes, and the compressed filmed adaptation seems to suffer as a result, often feeling more like a connective episode rather than a stand-alone film.
Two years later, he passed away after suffering complications from heart surgery.ĭaniel Radcliffe had grown close to Griffiths during filming, and they also worked together on the play Equus both on Broadway and London's West End.Īfter hearing the sad news of Griffith's passing, Radcliffe shared a heartfelt tribute on social media. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is the most massive of J.K. The veteran star played Harry's uncle Vernon Dursley in five of the movies, his last appearance was in appearance Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 in 2011. Over the years he's struggled and won, struggled and won, struggled and fought some more, but unfortunately this time was too much." "Verne was also a fighter when it came to his own battles. Verne hoped he made a positive change with the platform he had and worked towards spreading that message everyday," read a statement shared on his official Instagram page at the time. Directed by David Yates.Written by Michael Goldenberg, based on the book of the same title by J.K. Anybody in need, he would help to any extent possible. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2007 film in which Harry and Dumbledore, with their warning about Lord Voldemorts return scoffed at, are targeted by the Wizard authorities as an authoritarian bureaucrat slowly seizes power at Hogwarts. He wanted to make everyone smile, be happy, and laugh.
"Verne was an extremely caring individual. Months later, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's office ruled his death a suicide. On April 22, 2018, Troyer died from multiple organ failure. Troyer reportedly battled alcoholism and depression for many years, and days before his death in 2018, he was hospitalised for reported alcohol intoxication. Verne Troyer is best known for his role as Mini-Me in the Austin Powers franchise, but he also scored fans after playing Griphook - a goblin who works at Gringott's Wizarding Bank - in the first film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.īut while the actor experienced success on the big screen, he had a troubled life behind the scenes.