Instagram/Daniel Radcliffe Celebrity Daniel Radcliffe advocates for mandatory therapy for child actors, reflecting on his own mental health challenges growing up in the Harry Potter spotlight. March 17, 2026 AceShowbiz - Daniel Radcliffe has emphasized the importance of mandatory therapy for child actors as he reflects on the challenges of growing up in the public eye. The actor, now 36, gained worldwide fame at the age of 11 as the lead in the Harry Potter film franchise, and he shared his thoughts on the mental health resources that were lacking during his early career.