Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) speaks for gay suicide prevention

[Kadie]

Harry Potter speaks for gay suicide prevention
By MICHAEL KUCHWARA, AP Drama Writer

Friday, February 26, 2010


(02-26) 16:36 PST NEW YORK, (AP) --

Daniel Radcliffe is explaining why he has just filmed a public service announcement for The Trevor Project, the leading organization focusing on suicide prevention efforts among gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered youth.

Because his parents were both actors, "I grew up knowing a lot of gay men and it was never something that I even thought twice about — that some men were gay and some weren't," the "Harry Potter" megastar said Friday. "And then I went to school and (for) the first time ... I came across homophobia. ... I had never encountered it before. It shocked me.

"I have always hated anybody who is not tolerant of gay men or lesbians or bisexuals," he added. "Now I am in the very fortunate position where I can actually help or do something about it."

The result is a PSA that was filmed Friday at the organization's Wall Street offices. The announcement is scheduled to air sometime this spring.

Radcliffe first became aware of The Trevor Project, founded in 1998 by three filmmakers, while he was appearing on Broadway in the 2008 revival of "Equus." Their movie, "Trevor," which won an Academy Award for best short film, concerned a gay teen who attempts suicide. The Trevor Project allows young people to call in for counseling or just to talk.


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[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Good for him...

[myrna minx]

2. K&R n/t

[aquart]

3. What a very well-brought-up young man.

[Arkana]

4. Dan Radcliffe is growing up to be a pretty awesome guy.

[MelissaB]

5. What a nice kid!

[Union Yes]

6. Bless his heart! knr nt

[xchrom]

7. Recommend

[ThomCat]

8. Known for a while that Daniel Radcliffe was doing stuff like this.

He's making civil rights and safety for GLBTQ folkes his big political focus. That's so wonderful!

And the Trevor Project is one of several major LGBT organizations within a few blocks of each other right there in Lower Manhattan. You wouldn't think that the Financial District would be the place for them, but somehow it is. There is a lot more down there than just finance.

[bobbolink]

10. Now if he would just take up the cause of homeless gay youth!

Somebody needs to do it!

:yourock:

[Kadie]

13. Just found a video of the interview...

http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2010/2/26/aplive-interview-with-dan-radcliffe-online-discussion-of-trevor-project

[Lorien]

14. Thanks for posting. I hope that young celebs on this side of the pond take notice

and start speaking with as much sincerity and passion on civil rights and other issues that concern us all.

[Vickers]

9. I love that guy.

:thumbsup:

[Kadie]

11. Here is his picture. I forgot to post it in my op.

FILE - In this July 10, 2009 file photo, actor Daniel Radcliffe poses for a portrait in New York.

[AnnieBW]

12. Fantastic!

What a great young man! All three of the HP kids have really grown up to be excellent young adults.

[Hekate]

15. I can tell I'm going to be his fan long after the HP series is over. TY for this news. nt

[LibraLiz1973]

16. K&R for a cause that we can all get behind. Good work Daniel!!

[Cass]

17. Good for him for doing this!

He has grown up into a wonderful young man.

[proReality]

18. K&R n/t

[Bluenorthwest]

19. And he can act.

Daniel is the whole enchilada.

[colsohlibgal]

20. Hurray For Daniel

He is obviously growing into a fine, empathetic adult. He's figured out, like I think most people have, that who other people sleep with has no affect on him at all. That live and let live is a fine code to live by. Good for him.

[jobycom]

21. For once I'm proud of every cent I spent on a movie. Way to go, Mr. Radcliffe. nt

[Better Today]

22. Just on a side note, seems his real name should be

posted as regular type and his character role and the parenthesis part. Harry Potter isn't saying anything, Danielle Radcliff is. Surely sooner or later we can embrace him as himself, and not a character in children's movies.

[kstewart33]

23. Children's movies? Hey I'm a big Potter fan and I'm in my fifties! nt

[Kadie]

28. me too!

I am currently reading Deathly Hallows!

;)

[Better Today]

30. So why don't you focus on one word instead of addressing the point of the post.

GEEZ!

[Kadie]

27. I agree.

I put his name in parenthesis becuase the headline only said Harry Potter.

:hi:

[Better Today]

31. I see, well then those "journalists" need to show more respect for the person

instead of the character he played.

[Divine Discontent]

24. Yay, Daniel!

[Shining Jack]

25. Great guy...

And a great cause.Recommended.

[Jennicut]

26. Dan really is a good guy. I love him for doing this as being

a famous actor, he can get more attention on the way gay youth are treated can lead to their depression.

[Taverner]

29. Coolness!!!!

He's a stand up guy