Matthew Lewis Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets
2nd August 2015
Quote: "I could talk about the millions of lives Jo has enriched whether through the stories and characters she's created or through the millions of pounds she's given to charity. She's a remarkable woman. However, I would like to thank Jo for changing MY (sic) life. Without her imagination and her talent I would never have become the man I am today." HARRY POTTER star Matthew Lewis, who played Neville Longbottom in the movies, writes a heartfelt tribute to J.K. Rowling to mark her 50th birthday on Friday (31Jul15).
17th February 2015
Quote: "If it came to it that I was offered that sort of deal, I want to say I'd consider it but I'd probably jump at the chance, absolutely! I'm not itching, just yet, but I’d absolutely, definitely consider it, and love to be considered for it." Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis would be open to revisiting the wizarding world for a spin-off series, based on his bumbling Neville Longbottom character.
15th September 2013
Tweet: "I'm still alive. To the blonde girl chasing with a sign around 11 miles - thank you! Made... me laugh." Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis completed Britain's most famous half-marathon, The Great North Run, on Sunday (15Sep13).
27th June 2013
Tweet: "I always wondered what it'd be like to have nearly half a million people wish you happy birthday at once. Mental. Thanks very much for that! By the time I get through reading all of this it probably won't be my birthday anymore." Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis thanks fans for their well wishes as he turns 24 years old on Thursday (27Jun13).
27th November 2012
Quote: "I used to fancy Emma a great deal when I was a kid. But I wouldn't say we had a 'thing'. I don't know where Rupert's got that from." British actor Matthew Lewis plays down Harry Potter co-star Rupert Grint's claims he enjoyed a fling with actress Emma Watson during their time filming the wizard franchise.
24th July 2012
Tweet: "Big thanks to Leeds Metropolitan University for today. Everybody was charming. Congrats to all graduates who actually deserve their degrees!" Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis doesn't feel like he deserves his honorary Master of Arts degree after collecting the academic award from school officials in Leeds, England on Tuesday (24Jul12).
4th July 2011
Fact: Actor Matthew Lewis waited almost five hours for his Harry Potter audition. The wait was worth it - he landed the role of Neville Longbottom.
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