Jamie Waylett
Jamie Waylett | |
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| Born | Jamie Michael Colin Waylett 21 July 1989 Kilburn, London, England |
| Other names | Jamie Williams Jamie Michael Williams |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–2009 |
| Known for | Vincent Crabbe in Harry Potter |
Jamie Michael Colin Waylett[1] (born 21 July 1989) is a British former actor. His only role to date is that of Vincent Crabbe in six of the eight Harry Potter films. In 2012, he was imprisoned for 2 years for his participation in the 2011 England riots.[2][3]
Early life
Waylett was born in Kilburn, London, the fifth of six children born to Alan Waylett (born 1958) and Theresa (née De Freitas, born 1958). He lives in Camden, 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
While Waylett was a student at Emmanuel Primary School, his photograph was taken as part of a general auditioning process for the Harry Potter films. Initially considered for the part of Dudley Dursley, he was cast as Vincent Crabbe after an audition in front of director Chris Columbus. In August 2009, his Harry Potter co-star Joshua Herdman announced that Waylett would not return for Harry 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
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 of cannabis.[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 of community service.[7][8][9] He had previously been accused of using cocaine in October 2006.[10][11]
On 14 October 2011, Waylett was arrested for his participation in the 2011 England riots. The Metropolitan Police charged him with "violent disorder, having an article with intent to destroy or damage property, and receiving stolen goods". He was specifically accused of possessing a Molotov cocktail while looting a chemist in Chalk 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
Film
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Saturday Show | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2004 | Holly & Stephen's Saturday Showdown | ||
| This Morning |
Video games
| 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
- ^ Births, Marriages & Deaths Index of England & Wales, 1916–2005.; at ancestry.com
- ^ a b Harry Potter actor jailed for two years for London riots disorder Waylett has a history of Violence Daily Mirror, 20 March 2012
- ^ a b "BBC News – London riots: Harry Potter actor Jamie Waylett jailed ". Bbc.co.uk. 20 March 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2012.
- ^ "A Day with Jamie Waylett". 3 December 2007. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ^ Simpson, By Aislinn. "Harry Potter actor Jamie Waylett arrested over £2,000 bedroom cannabis 'farm'". Telegraph.co.uk.
- ^ "Login". Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ^ Potter Actor to do Community Work Archived 26 July 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "BBC NEWS - UK - England - London - Drug charge for Potter film actor". Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ^ "Breaking Celeb News, Entertainment News, and Celebrity Gossip". Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ^ Harry Potter star Jamie Waylett arrested over 'cannabis farm' Archived 16 July 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Harry Potter star Jamie Waylett's 'bedroom pot farm'
- ^ Slytherin’s Crabbe charged in London riots, Chicago Sun-Times, 14 October 2011
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