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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

Gilderoy Lockhart

Film guide, starting point, and performer.

Gilderoy Lockhart appears in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), portrayed by Kenneth Branagh. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.

Film guide · 1 film · 2002 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Gilderoy Lockhart on screen

One focused screen portrayal, with the performer and movie linked directly below.

Film guide · 1 film · 2002Main sequence runtime: 2h 41m
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    2002 · 2h 41m

    Portrayed by Kenneth Branagh · screen performanceMovie guide
    MoviHero score89/100WORTH IT

THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays Gilderoy Lockhart?

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Kenneth Branagh plays Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

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WHY THE CHARACTER WORKS

What defines Gilderoy Lockhart

Kenneth Branagh’s performance in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is the center of this character page. With only one film in the current screen path, the useful comparison is between the character, the performer and the role that film asks them to play—not an invented larger timeline.

WHO TO EXPLORE NEXT

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