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Who narrates the Harry Potter audiobooks?

Jim Dale
If you’ve ever tried to buy the Harry Potter audiobooks, you probably noticed something kind of tricky: there are two very different versions. The version most widely available in the U.S. is narrated by Jim Dale. The U.K. version is read by Stephen Fry.

Which famous actor reads the free Harry Potter audio book?

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Who is the best narrator of Harry Potter books?

Jim Dale is an English actor, singer, and songwriter but he is best known for narrating the Harry Potter series. He started his work on the series and is praised for his work in the field. He received two Grammies for his work as a narrator as well as seven nominations.

Does Daniel Radcliffe read Harry Potter?

Celebrities are reading the first book of the Harry Potter series. For those who’ve been sorted into their house and know the correct pronunciation of “wingardium leviosa,” we have good news: You can now listen to Daniel Radcliffe read the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

When did Stephen Fry record Harry Potter?

Stephen Fry is returning to the world of Harry Potter to read a chapter from The Philosopher’s Stone for a JK Rowling project. The actor and comedian, 62, narrated the audio books for the series about the boy wizard between 1999 and 2007.

Is the Stephen Fry audiobook available in the US?

Better yet, it’s the version narrated by Stephen Fry, which has previously been difficult to legally access in the US. As well as making the audiobook available, the series’ publishers are also temporarily relaxing licencing restrictions to allow teachers to read the books to their students in remote video lessons.

How old is Stephen Fry Harry Potter?

Stephen Fry (b. 24 August, 1957 in Hampstead, London) is an English actor who narrates the UK editions of the Harry Potter audio books and also narrated three instalments of the Harry Potter video games: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

Is Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Free to read?

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, which was released as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in the US, is now free to stream on Audible. It’s part of a series of initiatives launched by JK Rowling and friends to keep everyone entertained while they’re cooped up at home.

Are the Stephen Fry audiobooks better than Jim Dale’s?

There are big debates about whether Stephen Fry’s or Jim Dale’s rendition of the audiobooks are better, but as a Brit who grew up listening to Fry’s version it’s always been the obvious choice for me.