In the six Harry Potter movies from 2001-2009 , Harry Potter has been played by British actor Daniel Radcliffe . In the seven Harry Potter films screened from 2001 â `` 2010 , Harry Potter has been portrayed by British actor Daniel Radcliffe . Radcliffe will appear in the film adaptation of the final Harry Potter instalment , Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows , which was split into two films .