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In the world of Harry Potter, fans are well-acquainted with the characters Hermione, Ron, and the dark wizard Lord Voldemort. However, there seems to be some confusion regarding the Portuguese voice actor of the titular character, Harry Potter.
Contrary to some reports, Peter Michael is not the voice actor for Harry Potter in the Portuguese adaptations of the series. Peter Michael is indeed a renowned actor, having started his career in youth series such as "Quem Manda Sou Eu", "A Esfera de Ki", and "Os Melhores Anos". He later graduated from the Superior School of Theater and Cinema.
Peter Michael has lent his voice to various animated characters, including Kuzco in "The Emperor's New Groove", Dr. Doofenshmirtz in "Phineas and Ferb", Sid in "Ice Age", and Robin in "Teen Titans Go". He has also participated in several Portuguese television series, including "Anjo Selvagem", "Morangos com Açúcar", "Inspector Max", "Floribella", and "Remédio Santo".
However, when it comes to the Harry Potter series, Peter Michael is not credited as a voice actor. The main characters' voices in the series and its adaptations are attributed to different actors, such as Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Frankie Treadaway, and others for the audiobooks and films.
It's worth noting that Frankie Treadaway, while sharing a similar name, is a different person. Treadaway voiced Harry Potter in audiobooks 1 to 3 and played Michael in a Peter Pan stage production.
The Harry Potter series, first published in 1997, has become a global phenomenon, selling over 600 million copies and being translated into 85 languages. The story follows an orphaned boy who discovers he is a wizard and enrolls in the school of magic and witchcraft at Hogwarts, where he faces the dangers of a world he doesn't know, unravels mysteries, and confronts Lord Voldemort.
Despite the misconception, Peter Michael's talents lie in other areas of the entertainment industry, making significant contributions to Portuguese television and voice acting for various animated series.
Books like "Quem Manda Sou Eu", "A Esfera de Ki", and "Os Melhores Anos" fall under Peter Michael's repertoire, showcasing his vast experience in entertainment beyond the Harry Potter series. Notably, Harry Potter books have been translated into multiple languages, including Portuguese, with voice actors different from Peter Michael assigned to this specific role.
