Dave Legeno (12 October, 1963 - ca. 6 July, 2014) was a British actor, boxer, and mixed martial artist. He portrayed Fenrir Greyback in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.
Born in 1963, Legeno was a cage fighter, but had been a bouncer, debt collector, and wrestler. His nicknames included 'Death Wish' and 'The Enforcer'. His most memorable moment was beating L.A. street fighting legend Kimo Leopoldo at Wembley Arena.
On 6 July 2014, hikers found Legeno's body in Death Valley, California. He apparently succumbed to heat stroke and may have been dead for three to four days when he was found.[3]
Career[]
Legeno has had roles in films such as Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Snatch, Batman Begins, Outlaw, Stormbreaker, and The Cottage.[4]
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Snatch | John |
| 2005 | Batman Begins | League of Shadows Warrior |
| 2006 | Stormbreaker | Bear |
| 2007 | Outlaw | Ian Furlong |
| Rise of the Footsoldier | Big John | |
| Elizabeth: The Golden Age | Executioner | |
| 2008 | The Cottage | The Farmer |
| 2009 | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | Fenrir Greyback |
| Command Performance | Oleg Kazov | |
| 44 Inch Chest | Brighton Billy | |
| Centurion | Vortix | |
| 2010 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 | Fenrir Greyback |
| 2011 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 | Fenrir Greyback |
