The character Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter film series is most famously played by British actor Ralph Fiennes. He first took on the role in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) and continued through the subsequent films, including Order of the Phoenix (2007) and both parts of Deathly Hallows (2010 and 2011). Fiennes is widely recognized for bringing the iconic villain to life with a terrifying and snake-like appearance, embodying Voldemort's dark and sinister nature
. Before Ralph Fiennes, the character was portrayed by Richard Bremmer in a brief flashback scene in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). Bremmer played the younger Voldemort, but was replaced by Fiennes starting with the fourth film for the more prominent role
. Additionally, Ian Hart played Professor Quirrell, who was possessed by Voldemort in the first film, providing the voice and partial portrayal of Voldemort's face beneath the turban
. In other adaptations, such as The LEGO Batman Movie (2017), Voldemort was voiced by Eddie Izzard, but this is outside the main Harry Potter film continuity
. In summary:
- Ralph Fiennes is the main actor known for playing Voldemort in most of the Harry Potter films (2005–2011)
- Richard Bremmer portrayed Voldemort in the first film's flashback scene (2001)
- Ian Hart played Professor Quirrell, who was possessed by Voldemort in the first film (2001)
- Eddie Izzard voiced Voldemort in The LEGO Batman Movie (2017), a non-canonical appearance
Ralph Fiennes remains the definitive Voldemort actor associated with the character's major appearances in the Harry Potter series
