Jamie Waylett
Encyclopedia
Jamie Michael Waylett (born 21 July 1989) is an English
actor known for his portrayal of Vincent Crabbe in six of the Harry Potter films. Waylett was born in Kilburn, London. He has yet to appear in any other production.
. Other images on the camera led police to Waylett's mother's house, where ten additional cannabis plants were discovered being grown.
Waylett was charged a month later for possession of the drug. He appeared in court on July 16 and pleaded guilty to growing the plants in his mother's home, but claimed that they were for his personal use and not for distribution. On July 21, his twentieth birthday, Waylett was sentenced to 120 hours of community service. Waylett had previously been accused of using cocaine in October 2006, aged 17.
On 14 October 2011, Waylett was arrested for his alleged participation in the 2011 England riots
. The Metropolitan Police
charged him with "violent disorder
, having an article with intent to destroy or damage property, and receiving stolen goods." Waylett was specifically accused of being in possession of a Molotov cocktail
while looting a drug store in the Chalk Farm
area of North London
. He was also charged with cultivating cannabis after police found fifteen plants during a search of his home.
, announced on August 9 that Waylett would not be returning for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, the final installment in the film series. Waylett's character was written out with his role in the plot taken over by Herdman's character. Jamie lives in Camden
, North London
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
actor known for his portrayal of Vincent Crabbe in six of the Harry Potter films. Waylett was born in Kilburn, London. He has yet to appear in any other production.
Criminal Record
On April 7, 2009, Waylett and a friend were pulled over by police after Waylett took a photograph of the officers' car as they drove past. The officers then searched the boys' vehicle, finding a knife and eight bags of cannabisCannabis
Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants that includes three putative species, Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis. These three taxa are indigenous to Central Asia, and South Asia. Cannabis has long been used for fibre , for seed and seed oils, for medicinal purposes, and as a...
. Other images on the camera led police to Waylett's mother's house, where ten additional cannabis plants were discovered being grown.
Waylett was charged a month later for possession of the drug. He appeared in court on July 16 and pleaded guilty to growing the plants in his mother's home, but claimed that they were for his personal use and not for distribution. On July 21, his twentieth birthday, Waylett was sentenced to 120 hours of community service. Waylett had previously been accused of using cocaine in October 2006, aged 17.
On 14 October 2011, Waylett was arrested for his alleged participation in the 2011 England riots
2011 England riots
Between 6 and 10 August 2011, several London boroughs and districts of cities and towns across England suffered widespread rioting, looting and arson....
. The Metropolitan Police
Metropolitan police
Metropolitan Police is a generic title for the municipal police force for a major metropolitan area, and it may be part of the official title of the force...
charged him with "violent disorder
Violent Disorder
Violent disorder is a statutory offence in England and Wales. It is created by of the Public Order Act 1986. Sections 2 to of that Act provide:...
, having an article with intent to destroy or damage property, and receiving stolen goods." Waylett was specifically accused of being in possession of a Molotov cocktail
Molotov cocktail
The Molotov cocktail, also known as the petrol bomb, gasoline bomb, Molotov bomb, fire bottle, fire bomb, or simply Molotov, is a generic name used for a variety of improvised incendiary weapons...
while looting a drug store in the Chalk Farm
Chalk Farm
Chalk Farm is an area of north London, England. It lies directly to the north of Camden Town and its underground station is the closest tube station to the nearby, upmarket neighbourhood of Primrose Hill....
area of North London
North London
North London is the northern part of London, England. It is an imprecise description and the area it covers is defined differently for a range of purposes. Common to these definitions is that it includes districts located north of the River Thames and is used in comparison with South...
. He was also charged with cultivating cannabis after police found fifteen plants during a search of his home.
Dismissal from the Potter Series
Waylett's fellow Harry Potter star, Joshua HerdmanJoshua Herdman
Joshua Colin M. Herdman is an English actor known for his roles in the Harry Potter films as Gregory Goyle. He has appeared in all eight movies released to date.Herdman was born in Hammersmith, London...
, announced on August 9 that Waylett would not be returning for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, the final installment in the film series. Waylett's character was written out with his role in the plot taken over by Herdman's character. Jamie lives in Camden
London Borough of Camden
In 1801, the civil parishes that form the modern borough were already developed and had a total population of 96,795. This continued to rise swiftly throughout the 19th century, as the district became built up; reaching 270,197 in the middle of the century...
, North London
North London
North London is the northern part of London, England. It is an imprecise description and the area it covers is defined differently for a range of purposes. Common to these definitions is that it includes districts located north of the River Thames and is used in comparison with South...
.
Filmography
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, released in the United States and India as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, is a 2001 fantasy film directed by Chris Columbus and based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. The film is the first instalment in the Harry Potter film series,...
(2001) – Vincent Crabbe - Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is a 2002 fantasy film directed by Chris Columbus and based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. It is the second instalment in the Harry Potter film series, written by Steve Kloves and produced by David Heyman...
(2002) – Vincent Crabbe - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is a 2004 fantasy film directed by Alfonso Cuarón and based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. It is the third instalment in the Harry Potter film series, written by Steve Kloves and produced by Chris Columbus, David Heyman and Mark Radcliffe...
(2004) – Vincent Crabbe - Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is a 2005 fantasy film directed by Mike Newell and based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. It is the fourth instalment in the Harry Potter film series, written by Steve Kloves and produced by David Heyman...
(2005) – Vincent Crabbe - Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is a 2007 fantasy film directed by David Yates and based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. It is the fifth instalment in the Harry Potter film series, written by Michael Goldenberg and produced by David Heyman and David Barron...
(2007) – Vincent Crabbe - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (2009) – Vincent Crabbe