Trailer drop 💥. I am honoured and excited to share with the world my journey. A lot of love, hard work dedication and support goes into me just existing. I am extremely grateful to everybody who has contributed to not only my life, but also this project. It is often said that it takes a village to raise a child, well the same rules apply to living with a Spinal Cord Injury. David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived, an @HBO and Sky Original Documentary which tells the extraordinary story of Daniel Radcliffe’s stunt double and their lasting friendship, premieres on HBO 15th November and on Sky TV on 18th November @streamonmax. #DavidHolmesHBO @skytv #davidholmessky #skydocs #Stunts #Stuntman #NHS #harrypotter #DanielRadcliffe #HBO #disability #spinalcordinjury #NHS # @rnohnhs @rippleproductions @roguedanhartley @amy_stares @vanessadaviesfilm @lightboxent @britishstuntregister @marcmailley @stuntsworldwide @kevinkonak @HBO
If anybody is wondering why I’m not going to be live on stage at this week’s TEDxSoho, well, this is the reason I’m currently in bed with one of the worst infections I have been hit with in ages. I’m waiting on some results back, but I think I might have either E. coli or a urine infection. This is the reality of disability … you work so hard for something, be so excited for something then the reality of living in my body has humbled me once again. So it’s back to my mattress prison for at least a week I reckon. I have to recover from this infection, I also have a small cut on my backside, which is going to force more bedrest on top. I really am devastated. I have spent months learning a 10 minute monologue after working with a couple of amazing writers to try and and trim what I originally proposed. I have learned and learned and learned this speech and I really wanted to be up on that stage representing myself, my disability, the stunt community and my documentary in the best way possible but fate and circumstance has dealt me a cruel, cruel blow and I must lie here humbled taking care of myself and my body so I can live to fight another day.
Holy poo ball, Batman one of my best friends is now a proud recipient of a Tony award. Merrily We Roll Along is famous for being one of the hardest musicals to perform and after catching it when I was in New York in November I can definitely confirm this fact. The whole cast delivers something beyond musical theatre that is complex witty and funny to it’s core with amazing musical numbers, difficult choreography and some of the most intense pacing you’ve ever seen live on a stage. The fact that Daniel has won is proof to me once again that he is one of the best actors of his generation not only on screen but also on stage. I could not be more proud of Dan, not only for the run of nearly a year on Broadway doing eight shows a week but also for his commitment to the cast and the crew to agreeing to the shows extension putting himself through extra months of this super intense play for the benefit of all who are in the production and most importantly, the audiences who got the opportunity to view such an absolute masterpiece Well done Dan, proud of you mate and love you very much.
So every year for the past 15 years the David Holmes Charity Cricket Match has been running a closed door event for all my family and friends from the film industry, as well as plenty of my old classmates from Harry Potter. It’s such a wonderful day, and thanks to Amy Stares who arranges it each year we have raised over £100,000 for the Royal Orthapedic Hospital, which is where I was treated for my recovery injury. I’m still under the care of the expert team and that hospital to this day. I’m proud to announce that this year the cricket match is going to be live streamed so that anybody who wants to watch the event can, as well as contribute to the Fundraising appeal, raising money for @the.rnoh.charity and @greatormondst. Fundraising link in bio. @t22felton @mattdavelewis @bradleyjames @rupertfyoung @britishstuntregister @atlasmed
So every year for the past 15 years the David Holmes Charity Cricket Match has been running a closed door event for all my family and friends from the film industry, as well as plenty of my old classmates from Harry Potter. It’s such a wonderful day, and thanks to Amy Stares who arranges it each year we have raised over £100,000 for the Royal Orthapedic Hospital, which is where I was treated for my recovery injury. I’m still under the care of the expert team and that hospital to this day. I’m proud to announce that this year the cricket match is going to be live streamed so that anybody who wants to watch the event can, as well as contribute to the Fundraising appeal, raising money for @the.rnoh.charity and @greatormondst. Fundraising link in bio. @t22felton @mattdavelewis @bradleyjames @rupertfyoung @britishstuntregister @atlasmed
The impact of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) cannot be overstated. I could not be more thankful for the outpouring of love and support for my documentary David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived. The main reason I am able to be here now is due to their expert team at the RNOH. That’s why I became an ambassador for the RNOH Charity over 10 years ago. The Spinal Cord Injury Centre, where I stayed, is dedicated to comprehensive rehabilitation for people like me who experienced life changing spinal cord injuries. The centre needs funds for its out-dated Day room to create a space that enhances the wellbeing of patients, promotes community and elevates morale during recovery. Please join me in supporting the incredible work of the RNOH and helping other patients who face similar challenges by supporting (give only what you can afford) the Go-Fund Me in our bio🔗 – you’ll find more in depth information about the RNOH and its impact there as well. We aim to raise the funds before Christmas so the work can begin in the new year. Thank you so much for helping to support the hospital that rebuilds lives like mine. Best wishes, David Holmes. *In the event that we raise surplus funds, the RNOH Charity will allocate these funds towards its most pressing needs and general charitable activities. #davidholmestheboywholived #davidholmes #RNOH #gofundme #rnohcharity #spinalcordinjuryawareness
The impact of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) cannot be overstated. I could not be more thankful for the outpouring of love and support for my documentary David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived. The main reason I am able to be here now is due to their expert team at the RNOH. That’s why I became an ambassador for the RNOH Charity over 10 years ago. The Spinal Cord Injury Centre, where I stayed, is dedicated to comprehensive rehabilitation for people like me who experienced life changing spinal cord injuries. The centre needs funds for its out-dated Day room to create a space that enhances the wellbeing of patients, promotes community and elevates morale during recovery. Please join me in supporting the incredible work of the RNOH and helping other patients who face similar challenges by supporting (give only what you can afford) the Go-Fund Me in our bio🔗 – you’ll find more in depth information about the RNOH and its impact there as well. We aim to raise the funds before Christmas so the work can begin in the new year. Thank you so much for helping to support the hospital that rebuilds lives like mine. Best wishes, David Holmes. *In the event that we raise surplus funds, the RNOH Charity will allocate these funds towards its most pressing needs and general charitable activities. #davidholmestheboywholived #davidholmes #RNOH #gofundme #rnohcharity #spinalcordinjuryawareness
Don’t carry the weight….. As you learned from my last post, it’s been a really really hard week and I’ve already been through the ringer as of late. I had so many messages from people who expressed their anger and frustration towards the people who took advantage of me, and this is justified. But instead of holding hate and blame in your heart for me, I’m asking you all to not carry the weight. I am okay, I’ve survived a broken neck and I continue to live with the deteriorating condition yet I refuse to let it change me. I refuse to let these people change my outlook on the world. I still believe the majority of human beings are compassionate have love and empathy in their hearts… So instead, I am trying to focus on the positives. If you’re a racing fan, please check out @Channel4formula1 and their coverage of this weekend’s British Grand Prix. I did something very special with my friend @billymongerracing. In the near future I plan to share my story of this fraud to try and educate others with the help of my friend @benshephardofficial by hopefully appearing on @thismorning next week. Finally I’m excited for this weekend’s British Grand Prix where I am a guest of @redbullracing as part of my ambassador role for the ‘Wings for Life’foundation. Fingers crossed for good weather and a safe race for all the amazing drivers.
Can’t believe it. It truly is an honour for my documentary ‘David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived’ to have received three Emmy nominations at this year‘s News and Documentary Emmys. The three categories we were nominated for are: -Outstanding Social Issue Documentary -Outstanding Editing -Outstanding Music Composition I can’t actually believe it, after what has been a difficult month this has been much needed great news and I want to say thank you to everybody involved in sharing my story with the world, especially Kevin Konak the editor and Tandis Jenhudson who wrote the original score for the film. This is once again another reminder that the whole team of artists who contributed are truly amazing creatives and I was blessed to have been able to work with them all. @roguedanhartley @amy_stares @kevinkonak @lightboxent @vanessadaviesfilm @tandis_jenhudson @skytv @HBO
Life updates. After the disappointment of feeling unwell and missing my TEDTalk I can now safely say I’m on the mend. In this video I have a message of thanks to all my well-wishers and also a quick update on now being a published essay writer for the New York Times 😝🤯
This is Robert Grayson Last week I was informed of the sad news of Roberts sudden passing. Anybody who worked with Rob in the film industry knows Robert was one of the best assistant directors the industry ever produced. I had many fun times with this man. he was exceptionally good at his job ,devilishly handsome always funny and made everybody feel welcome around him This photo was taken when he joined me celebrating my 21st birthday and Little Italy restaurant in Soho . Like stunt performers assistant directors are very much the unsung heroes of the film industry they are never given awards yet they are always the hardest working department and responsible for almost every aspect of the filmmaking process and not one movie could be made without them I urge anybody to check out his credit list on IMDb Just so they can know how much of a contribution to the world of entertainment he made. I’m sending love and comfort to all of Rob family friends and loved ones Rest in peace, mate
Valencia, the city of doors. There really is something quite special about this city. Not just because of its unique architecture old and new, amazing cathedral or the fact that it’s the home of paella. It really is one of my favourite Spanish cities, far quieter than Barcelona, with lots of green spaces and one of the best things about it is accessibility. I’ve visited numerous times, first in a manual wheelchair and now exploring the city in a large power chair. When you’re on wheels, you spend your life looking down at the ground, monitoring the road surface ahead for any potential dangers that could easily tip you out of your wheelchair. Well, in the old town section of Valencia there are no curbs, very few cars and there are accessible, inclusive spaces everywhere. This means my eyes can be up, truly taking in the beauty of the environment. If you have a visit, don’t forget to pop into the cathedral where you’ll find a very haunting, amazing masterpiece by 18th century artist Francisco de Goya. This is not the first and it won’t be the last time I come back to this beautiful city.
Moments like these are what it’s all about! 🙌🏼 I’ve been lucky enough to be mates with @davidholmes83 for years now and if we’ve learned anything from our accidents it’s to always be present and live life to the fullest. An awesome experience getting to do this feature with him for the British GP 🇬🇧, meant a lot to us both 🤟🏼 Thanks to everyone @channel4 for making this one happen! 🎥📸 Hope you all enjoy watching nearly as much as I did being a part of this. A special day ❤️
I can’t believe it, but I’m hosting a TED Talk – I will be on stage at the TEDxSoho event on Mon 17 June 2024. I don’t normally get nervous around things like this but to be included in such a prestigious lineup of extremely talented people is truly an honour. The talk will reflect on my very unique journey from stuntman to quadriplegic and how it changed the way I live in and view the world. Tickets are now on sale, and anybody who wants to come, listen to me, support, or just be entertained for a few hours by a lot smarter people than me, then please check out the website and the link in my bio. I hope I make everybody proud, and I want to thank the organisers at Ted for giving me the platform to share my perspectives.
As July is Disability Pride Month, I thought I would make a quick video to celebrate the fact I am part of an exceptional community of human beings. In this honest video I reflect on the fact that it’s been pretty difficult for me recently, but I’m not afraid to show the hard times, and I do my best to not let my disability hold me back. I am proud and honoured to have my wheels, to be a survivor and I hope everyone in society accepts me for who I am, just how I am.
It was my birthday last week. I didn’t have the best of times. Anyone who spotted my recent post will be aware that I was victim of a very sophisticated telephone banking scam. Putting that behind me, yesterday I attended the British Grand Prix as a guest of Red Bull thanks to now being an ambassador for the Red Bull Wings for Life charity. What a day and what a race! I can’t tell you how much I needed to have a positive experience and it really did make for a memorable birthday, especially that Lewis Hamilton won. Thank you once again everybody at Red Bull Wings for Life foundation for hosting me. Congratulations to Lewis Hamilton and all the drivers who competed in yesterday‘s race. It really was a day and a race to remember.
I had the upmost pleasure of attending the Murcia film festival at the weekend. I was invited by organiser Ruben alongside my good friend and 2nd Unit director Peter MacDonald (2nd photo). Me and Peter worked together for many years on the Harry Potter films and we share some amazing memories. It was so nice to be in a room full of film fans from all ages. I spoke about what it was like to be a stuntman as well as some stories from my time spent at Hogwarts. Thank you again to everybody who came to the Q&A session, to Ruben and most importantly to the beautiful city of Murcia. It’s so nice to see such a vibrant community of film lovers gather together for a celebration of cinema.
I had the upmost pleasure of attending the Murcia film festival at the weekend. I was invited by organiser Ruben alongside my good friend and 2nd Unit director Peter MacDonald (2nd photo). Me and Peter worked together for many years on the Harry Potter films and we share some amazing memories. It was so nice to be in a room full of film fans from all ages. I spoke about what it was like to be a stuntman as well as some stories from my time spent at Hogwarts. Thank you again to everybody who came to the Q&A session, to Ruben and most importantly to the beautiful city of Murcia. It’s so nice to see such a vibrant community of film lovers gather together for a celebration of cinema.
I had the upmost pleasure of attending the Murcia film festival at the weekend. I was invited by organiser Ruben alongside my good friend and 2nd Unit director Peter MacDonald (2nd photo). Me and Peter worked together for many years on the Harry Potter films and we share some amazing memories. It was so nice to be in a room full of film fans from all ages. I spoke about what it was like to be a stuntman as well as some stories from my time spent at Hogwarts. Thank you again to everybody who came to the Q&A session, to Ruben and most importantly to the beautiful city of Murcia. It’s so nice to see such a vibrant community of film lovers gather together for a celebration of cinema.
I had the upmost pleasure of attending the Murcia film festival at the weekend. I was invited by organiser Ruben alongside my good friend and 2nd Unit director Peter MacDonald (2nd photo). Me and Peter worked together for many years on the Harry Potter films and we share some amazing memories. It was so nice to be in a room full of film fans from all ages. I spoke about what it was like to be a stuntman as well as some stories from my time spent at Hogwarts. Thank you again to everybody who came to the Q&A session, to Ruben and most importantly to the beautiful city of Murcia. It’s so nice to see such a vibrant community of film lovers gather together for a celebration of cinema.
At the start of this year’s Disability Month I’m thinking about why it’s so important that our community votes tomorrow #DavidHolmesTheBoyWhoLived #DavidHolmes #GeneralElection
Hola Murcia! I’ll be at @cineconmurcia this Saturday 25th May to do a Q&A on The Boy Who Lived. Find me in Pavilion 2, Floor 2 at 7pm. See you there.
Just got sent this picture from this year’s TEDxSoho event. As explained in a previous post, I couldn’t make the event due to food poisoning, but what I did do was between visits to the porcelain throne I managed to muster as much energy as physically possible and sent a video message to everybody in the auditorium. Here is an image from that message being played. Good news is my talk will be included online. They are just gonna film it from my home so at least all is not lost. Once again, I’d like to thank everybody at Ted for including me in this year’s event it really was one hell of an honour to even be asked.
Anyone who knows me knows I like to live life to the fullest and if you watched Channel 4’s coverage of the British Grand Prix you may have seen me and my good friend and presenter Billy Monger take part in a high-speed attempt as part of it. As a young man with adrenaline and petrol running through my veins that was a dream come true. Before watching can you guess what speeds we reached?
