Best known for playing Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter films, Harry Beltik in The Queen’s Gambit, and Edgar Allan Poe in The Pale Blue Eye.
Films
- The Pale Blue EyeEdgar Allan Poe2022
- The Tragedy of MacbethMalcolm2021
- Waiting for the BarbariansYoung Officer2019
- The Current WarBenjamin Vale2017
- The Lost City of ZWilliam Barclay2016
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2Dudley Dursley2011
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1Dudley Dursley2010
- Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixDudley Dursley2007
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireDudley Dursley2005
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanDudley Dursley2004
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsDudley Dursley2002
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s StoneDudley Dursley2001
TV shows
- The Devil’s HourNick2022–
- The Queen’s GambitHarry Beltik2020
- MerlinGilli2009
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About Harry Melling
Harry Melling is an English actor who rose to fame as Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter film series. He has since taken on a wide range of roles in critically acclaimed projects such as The Queen’s Gambit and The Pale Blue Eye, showcasing his versatility as a performer. Melling continues to be a sought-after character actor in both film and television.
FAQs
What is Harry Melling best known for?
He is best known for playing Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter film series, and more recently for his roles as Harry Beltik in The Queen’s Gambit and Edgar Allan Poe in The Pale Blue Eye.
Has Harry Melling won any major awards?
He has won a Critics’ Choice Television Award (Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series for The Queen’s Gambit) and has been nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award and a BAFTA TV Award.
What role did Harry Melling play in The Queen’s Gambit?
He played Harry Beltik, a Kentucky state chess champion who becomes a friend and rival to the protagonist Beth Harmon.
Is Harry Melling related to any other actors?
Yes, he is the grandson of Patrick Troughton, the actor who played the Second Doctor in Doctor Who. His father also acted and his mother is a casting director.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026