Happy Birthday, Kenneth Branagh

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Posted by: Edward

December 10, 2007, 12:00 PM

Actor Kenneth Branagh, who portrayed Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor Gilderoy Lockhart in the “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” film, is celebrating his 47th birthday today. Very Happy Birthday wishes go out today to you, Kenneth! Cheers!

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Happy Bday Pofessor Lockhart ,

Posted by Picazo on December 10, 2007 @ 12:04 PM

Happy Birthday!Kenneth Branaugh! I’ve been seeing him on talk shows lately and sadly he looks much older that 47. Hope he is taking care of himself.

Posted by Jeannine on December 10, 2007 @ 12:10 PM

Happy Birthday Kenneth Branagh :-)

Posted by Jenny on December 10, 2007 @ 01:00 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kenneth Branagh!!!

When I read COS, I absolutely loved Lockhart. He was so hilariously PATHETIC!

I think Branagh’s portrayal was the very best thing about the film. PERFECT, SIMPLY PERFECT!!!

Posted by KB Prez on December 10, 2007 @ 01:40 PM

I thought he portrayed Lockhart magnificently.

Posted by Mark on December 10, 2007 @ 02:16 PM

Happy Birthday. You did a great job in COS movie.

Posted by Maelle on December 10, 2007 @ 02:29 PM

Happy Birthday the very best Pr. Lockhart! Great actor!

Posted by Squibby on December 10, 2007 @ 02:37 PM

Ever since Kenneth Branagh wrote to my son to congratulate him on his acting I have been his greatest fan. He is such a champion bloke and generous too. One day hope to meet him. Happy 47th I’m right behind you at 45!!!

Posted by Jill on December 10, 2007 @ 03:30 PM

I have always thought he is the most PERFECTLY portrayed character in the films. I absolutely love him as Lockhart! Happy birthday!!! :)

Posted by Jessie on December 10, 2007 @ 03:41 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KENNETH!!!! HAVE A MAGICAL DAY!!!

Posted by Masha on December 10, 2007 @ 04:48 PM

I didn’t know Branagh shared my birthday.

I’m a big fan of his too ever since I saw his (and his at-the-time wife’s (Emma Thompson; who plays Trelawney)) Much Ado About Nothing, which is still my favorite Shakespeare adaptation to film. Yes it’s just above Olivier’s Hamlet on my list.

Posted by Leif Lonbottom on December 10, 2007 @ 05:05 PM

Happy birthday, Kenneth Branaugh!

Posted by Cantado on December 10, 2007 @ 10:33 PM

Happy Birthday, gilded actor and personality, Branagh!!!!... You have brought the world much great entertainment… amazing bumbling dark arts defendant, indeed!!!! Got a lot to show for those 47 years!!! You will get Knighthood I am sure!!!!

love you, Preston

Posted by Preston on December 11, 2007 @ 07:05 AM

He was absolutely HYSTERICAL as Gilderoy Lockhart….Even more so on the Family Channel Extended version.

My favorite movie character in the Series!!!

Posted by Karen on December 11, 2007 @ 11:17 AM

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