Harry Melling facts for kids
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Harry Melling
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Melling at the 2018 Venice Film Festival
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Harry Edward Melling
17 March 1989 London, England
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| Alma mater | London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Known for | Dudley Dursley in Harry Potter |
| Relatives | Patrick Troughton (grandfather) |
Harry Edward Melling (born on March 17, 1989) is an English actor. He is well-known for playing Dudley Dursley, Harry Potter's spoiled cousin, in the popular Harry Potter movies from 2001 to 2010. He also played Harry Beltik in the chess drama series The Queen's Gambit in 2020.
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Early Life and Education
Harry Edward Melling was born in London, England, on March 17, 1989. His grandfather, Patrick Troughton, was also a famous actor. Harry studied acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Acting Career Highlights
Harry Melling started his acting career on stage. He performed in plays like The Provoked Wife and Antigone.
Playing Dudley Dursley
When he was 10 years old, Harry was chosen to play Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter movies. Dudley is Harry Potter's cousin, who is often mean and spoiled. Harry Melling appeared in five of the Harry Potter films, from the first one in 2001 to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 in 2010.
By 2009, Harry Melling had lost a lot of weight. This meant he looked very different from how Dudley Dursley was supposed to look. For his last Harry Potter movie, he wore a special suit to make him look bigger, so he could still play Dudley. He said that this change helped him start a new part of his acting career, as people would no longer only see him as Dudley.
Television and Film Roles
In 2010, Harry Melling appeared in an episode of the BBC TV series Merlin. He played a young wizard named Gilli. He also played Robert Brown in the BBC series Just William.
In 2018, Harry starred with Liam Neeson in the Western movie The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. Critics praised his performance in the film.
In 2020, Harry Melling had two big roles on Netflix. He played Roy Laferty in the thriller movie The Devil All the Time. That same year, he became well-known for his role as Harry Beltik in the popular series The Queen's Gambit. In this show, he played a chess player who was a friend and competitor to the main character, Beth.
Harry Melling worked with the Coen brothers again in 2021, playing Malcolm in The Tragedy of Macbeth. In 2022, he had a main role as a young Edgar Allan Poe in the movie The Pale Blue Eye.
In May 2024, it was announced that Harry Melling would be starring in a romantic comedy called Pillion. This movie is expected to be released in 2025.
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | Dudley Dursley | |
| 2002 | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | ||
| 2004 | Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | ||
| 2007 | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | ||
| 2010 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 | ||
| 2016 | The Lost City of Z | William Barclay | |
| 2017 | The Current War | Benjamin Vale | |
| 2018 | The Ballad of Buster Scruggs | Harrison | Segment: "Meal Ticket" |
| The Keeper | Sergeant Smythe | ||
| 2019 | Waiting for the Barbarians | Garrison Soldier 4 | |
| 2020 | The Old Guard | Steven Merrick | |
| Say Your Prayers | Tim | ||
| The Devil All the Time | Roy Laferty | ||
| 2021 | The Tragedy of Macbeth | Malcolm | |
| 2022 | Please Baby Please | Arthur | |
| The Pale Blue Eye | Edgar Allan Poe | ||
| 2023 | Shoshana | Geoffrey J. Morton | |
| 2024 | Harvest | Charles Kent | |
| 2025 | Pillion | Colin |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Friends and Crocodiles | Young Oliver | Television film |
| 2010 | Merlin | Gilli | Episode: "The Sorcerer's Shadow" |
| Just William | Robert Brown | 4 episodes | |
| 2011 | Garrow's Law | George Pinnock | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Joe Mistry | Joe | Television film |
| 2016 | The Musketeers | Bastien | Episode: "Fool's Gold" |
| 2019 | The War of the Worlds | Artilleryman | Miniseries, 2 episodes |
| His Dark Materials | Sysselman | Episode: "Armour" | |
| 2020 | The Queen's Gambit | Harry Beltik | Miniseries, 4 episodes |
| 2024 | Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light | Thomas Wriothesley |
Stage Plays
| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
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| 2009 | Mother Courage and her Children | Swiss Cheese | Royal National Theatre |
| 2010 | Bedroom, Dens and Other Forms of Magic | Theatre503 | |
| Women Beware Women | Young Ward | Royal National Theatre | |
| 2011 | The School for Scandal | Sir Benjamin Backbite | Barbican Centre |
| When Did You Last See My Mother? | Ian | Trafalgar Studios | |
| 2012 | I Am a Camera | Christopher Isherwood | Southwark Playhouse |
| 2013 | Smack Family Robinson | Sean Robinson | Rose Theatre, Kingston |
| The Hothouse | Lamb | Trafalgar Studios | |
| King Lear | Fool | Minerva Theatre, Chichester | |
| 2014 | King Lear | Fool | Brooklyn Academy of Music |
| peddling | Boy | HighTide Festival | |
| The Angry Brigade | Morris Commander Prophet Snitch Manager Jim |
Theatre Royal, Plymouth Oxford Playhouse Warwick Arts Centre Watford Palace Theatre |
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| 2016 | Hand to God | Jason/Tyrone | Vaudeville Theatre, London |
| King Lear | Edgar | The Old Vic | |
| 2017 | Jam | Kane | Finborough Theatre |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | Dudley Dursley | Voice |
See also
In Spanish: Harry Melling para niños
