Harry Edward Melling (born 17 March 1989) is an English actor known for playing Dudley Dursley in five Harry Potter films and Harry Beltik in The Queen's Gambit.

How many movies are the Dursleys in?

With the exception of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, they appeared in five of the film adaptations overall except Marjorie Dursley, who only appears in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

Did Harry Potter ever see Dudley again?

After the Second Wizarding War, Dudley later became a cousin-in-law to Harry's wife Ginevra Weasley and a first cousin once removed to Harry and Ginny's children, James, Albus, and Lily Potter. Dudley and Harry eventually reconciled as adults, remaining on "Christmas card terms" and visiting each other occasionally.

What is the first movie Dudley is in?

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Harry Melling started acting at the age of 10 in the Harry Potter films playing the role of Dudley Dursley. In his mid-teens he joined the National Youth Theatre appearing in a number of shows including "The Master and Margarita".

How many are there Dudley Dursley?

Dudley Dursley : [on Dudley's birthday] How many are there? Uncle Vernon : 36, counted them myself. Dudley Dursley : 36! But last year, last year I had 37!

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Are the Dursleys in every movie?

With the exception of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, they appeared in five of the film adaptations overall except Marjorie Dursley, who only appears in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

What was the last movie Dudley Dursley was in?

The Dudley Dursley actor made one more appearance in Deathly Hallows – Part 1. In that three-year gap, the actor lost a considerable amount of weight and was nearly unrecognizable. With his transformation, there were discussions to recast Dudley since Harry Melling looked so different.

Is Dudley Harry's cousin?

Dudley Dursley (b. June 23, 1980) was the Muggle son of Vernon and Petunia Dursley, and cousin of Harry Potter.

What did Robert Dudley do to Elizabeth?

Dudley was almost certainly innocent of anything beyond neglecting her. He was now technically free to marry Elizabeth, but the cloud of suspicion that now hung over him meant that she could never accept him. To do so might have cost her the throne. Yet she would not let him go.

Why is Dudley called Dudley?

Dudley has a history dating back to Anglo-Saxon times, its name deriving from the Old English Duddan Leah, meaning Dudda's clearing, and one of its churches being named in honour of the Anglo-Saxon king and saint, Edmund.

Did Petunia ever love Harry?

Petunia never showed any love and affection at all towards Harry because he reminded her of Lily and the wizarding world. She treated him as a waste of space, giving him the cupboard under the stairs at first and making him do all the chores. She, along with Vernon, ignored most of Harry's birthdays.

Did Dudley Dursley have a magical child?

The two children of Dudley Dursley and his wife were Muggles. They were occasionally visited by their magical second cousins, the two sons and daughter of their father's cousin Harry Potter. It is unknown whether they knew of their cousins' magical heritage.

Was Petunia sad when Lily died?

She would not admit it, but deep inside her, Petunia still cared for Lily, sending her sister a vase (however horrible in Lily's opinion) one Christmas and was in all probability devastated when her sister was murdered.

What does Petunia call Dudley?

'Ickle Diddykins' His nicknames were as sickly as a Weasleys' Puking Pastille. You have to feel a bit of pity for the poor lad considering the names his mother called him. Here's just a small selection of the terrible nicknames Petunia inflicted on her son…

Why did Aunt Petunia let Harry stay?

She made a promise to Dumbledore

As Lily's last remaining blood relative, if Petunia were to take Harry in it would seal the enchantment and provide him with protection from Voldemort. This would last as long as he could call the place where his mother's blood existed his home.

Does Dudley say goodbye to Harry?

The second half of the deleted Dursley departure scene is taken more directly from the novel. This is where Dudley says goodbye to Harry. Before the Dursleys drive off, Dudley asks Vernon why Harry isn't coming with them.

What happened to Dudley after Edward died?

In July 1553, after King Edward's death, Dudley was one of the signatories of the letters patent that attempted to set Lady Jane Grey on the throne of England, and took arms against Mary Tudor, alongside his father.

Why did Robert Dudley marry Amy?

In the beginning, the relationship between Amy Robsart and Robert Dudley was harmonious. The two married in 1550, and it was even suggested that the marriage was a love match, or as William Cecil described it, a 'carnal marriage.

Was Elizabeth in love with Dudley?

Robert Dudley was one of Elizabeth's 'favourites', a long-term suitor and believed by many to have been her one true love. Elizabeth's fondness for Dudley and his proximity to her as Master of the Horse and Privy Councillor, made him influential and envied for his access to the Queen.

Who is Harry's favorite cousin?

Stephanie Petit is a Royals Editor, Writer and Reporter at PEOPLE. Prince Harry may live thousands of miles away, but he remains "so close" to cousins Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.

Who did Cho Chang marry?

She survived the war and eventually married a muggle Mr. Campbell and had a daughter named Erin. Even though Cho seemed very innocent and kind, she still couldn't get over the fact that Cedric Diggory was dead and Harry Potter, her new crush, had been right beside Cedric when he died.

What is Dudley's nickname in Harry Potter?

Nicknames. Big D - What Dudley's Friends calls him. Diddydums - What Dudley's Mother calls him. Dinky - What Dudley's Mother calls him.

Who is the big fat guy in Harry Potter?

Hagrid, one of the "good guys," is later described as "simply too big to be allowed" because he's a half-giant, not a normal wizard. He's also regularly put down for his perceived lack of intelligence.