- Jamie Waylett
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name = Jamie Waylett
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birthplace =London ,England
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academyawards =Jamie Waylett (born 21 July 1989) is an English actor known for his portrayal of
Vincent Crabbe , the right-hand man toDraco Malfoy in all five of theHarry Potter films. He has yet to star in any other production.Biography
Harry Potter casting
When he was ten years old, a casting agent arrived at his school to take pictures for the Harry Potter films.
At first, Jamie was considered for the role of Dudley Dursley, but was eventually asked to go to Leavesden Studios to audition for Vincent Crabbe. Weeks later, his mum Theresa received a phone call. “We haven’t forgotten about Jamie,” she was told. “We’ll let you know.”
He went back for another audition, and he was sent in to speak with Chris Columbus. Chris said "Act sad, act happy, do this, do that," and then, "Just give us a nice shout and you’ve got the part."
Personal life
Waylett was born in
London , where he attended Emmanuel Primary School. He enjoys listening to music, drawing, watching DVDs, Playstation games, painting, and riding his bike. He has two brothers, Richard and Robert, and one sister, Lauren, as well as a goldfish named Angel. His best friend isDevon Murray from the Harry Potter cast.On October 2003, during a trip to
Washington DC , Jamie met President George W. Bush while on a visit to the White House.Filmography
*Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
*Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
*Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
*Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
*Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)External links
* [http://www.jamiewaylett.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/index.html Official website]
*Imdb name|id=0915488|name=Jamie Waylett
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