Jamie Waylett
Jamie Waylett | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jamie Michael Waylett 21 July 1989 Kilburn, London,England |
| Other names | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–2009 |
| Known for | Vincent CrabbeinHarry Potter |
Jamie Michael Waylett[1](born 21 July 1989) is a British former actor. His only film role to date is that ofVincent Crabbein six of the eightHarry Potterfilms. In 2012, he was imprisoned for two years for his participation in the2011 England riots.[2][3]
Early life[edit]
Waylett was born inKilburn, London,the fifth of six children born to Alan Waylett (born 1958) and Theresa Waylett (née De Freitas, born 1958). He lives inCamden, London.At the age of nine, he was hit by a car; he was expected to die or suffer severe brain damage, but surprised doctors by recovering full mental faculties.[4]
Career[edit]
While Waylett was a student at Emmanuel Primary School, his photograph was taken as part of a general auditioning process for theHarry Potterfilms. Initially considered for the part ofDudley Dursley,he was cast asVincent Crabbeafter an audition in front of directorChris Columbus.
In August 2009, hisHarry Potterco-starJoshua Herdmanannounced that Waylett would not return forHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1,or for the final film in the series,Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.
Legal issues[edit]
On 7 April 2009, Waylett and a friend were pulled over by police. The officers then searched their vehicle, finding a knife and eight bags ofcannabis.[5]Images on a camera led police to Waylett's mother's house, where additional cannabis plants were discovered being grown. Waylett was charged a month later for possession of the drug. He appeared in court on 16 July and pleaded guilty to growing the plants in his mother's home, but claimed that they were for his personal use and not for distribution.[6]On 21 July, he was sentenced to 120 hours ofcommunity service.[7][8][9]He had previously been accused of usingcocainein October 2006.[10][11]
On 14 October 2011, Waylett was arrested for his participation in theAugust London riots.TheMetropolitan Policecharged him with "violent disorder,having an article with intent to destroy or damage property, and receiving stolen goods ". He was specifically accused of possessing aMolotov cocktailwhile looting a pharmacy inChalk Farm, London.He was also charged with growing cannabis after police found fifteen plants during a search of his home.[12]On 20 March 2012, he was sentenced to two years in prison for taking part in the riots.[2][3]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Saturday Show | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2004 | Holly & Stephen's Saturday Showdown | ||
| This Morning |
Video games[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | Vincent Crabbe | Voice role |
| 2009 | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince |
References[edit]
- ^Births, Marriages & Deaths Index of England & Wales, 1916–2005.;at ancestry.com
- ^abMyall, Steve (20 March 2012)."Harry Potter actor jailed for two years for London riots 'mayhem'".Daily Mirror.Archivedfrom the original on 3 March 2018.Retrieved3 April2018.
- ^ab"London riots: Harry Potter actor Jamie Waylett jailed".BBC News.20 March 2012.Archivedfrom the original on 20 March 2012.Retrieved20 March2012.
- ^"A Day with Jamie Waylett".The Leaky Cauldron.3 December 2007.Archivedfrom the original on 21 October 2016.Retrieved12 October2016.
- ^Simpson, Aislinn."Harry Potter actor Jamie Waylett arrested over £2,000 bedroom cannabis 'farm'".The Daily Telegraph.Archived fromthe originalon 10 April 2009.
- ^"Login".Archivedfrom the original on 21 January 2023.Retrieved12 October2016.
- ^Potter Actor to do Community WorkArchived26 July 2009 at theWayback Machine
- ^"BBC NEWS - UK - England - London - Drug charge for Potter film actor".7 July 2009.Archivedfrom the original on 9 December 2021.Retrieved12 October2016.
- ^"Breaking Celeb News, Entertainment News, and Celebrity Gossip".16 July 2009.Archivedfrom the original on 21 January 2023.Retrieved12 October2016.
- ^Harry Potter star Jamie Waylett arrested over 'cannabis farm'Archived16 July 2009 at theWayback Machine
- ^"Harry Potter star Jamie Waylett's 'bedroom pot farm'".Archived fromthe originalon 11 April 2009.Retrieved8 July2009.
- ^Slytherin’s Crabbe charged in London riotsArchived17 October 2011 at theWayback Machine,Chicago Sun-Times,14 October 2011
External links[edit]
- 1989 births
- Living people
- Actors from the London Borough of Brent
- Male actors from London
- English male film actors
- 2011 England riots
- English people convicted of drug offences
- 21st-century English criminals
- 21st-century English male actors
- English male child actors
- Prisoners and detainees of England and Wales
- People from Kilburn, London