# Dave Legeno > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Dave_Legeno > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Dave_Legeno.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Legeno > Source revision: 1356055385 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) British mixed martial arts fighter (1963–2014) This article needs more citations. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: "Dave Legeno" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (July 2014) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Dave Legeno Born David Steven Murray (1963-10-12)12 October 1963 Marylebone, London, England Died 6 July 2014(2014-07-06) (aged 50) Death Valley, California, U.S. Occupations Actor, mixed martial artist Years active 1994–2014 Spouse Angel Legeno ​ ​ (m. 1984; div. 2007)​ Children 1 **Dave Legeno** (12 October 1963 – 6 July 2014) was a British actor, [mixed martial artist](/source/Mixed_martial_arts), and [professional wrestler](/source/Professional_wrestling). ## Early life Legeno was born David Steven Murray in [Marylebone](/source/Marylebone), London, England.[1] ## Career Legeno's first major film role was in [Guy Ritchie](/source/Guy_Ritchie)'s *[Snatch](/source/Snatch_(film))*. He had roles in *[Batman Begins](/source/Batman_Begins)*, *[Elizabeth: The Golden Age](/source/Elizabeth%3A_The_Golden_Age)*, *[Centurion](/source/Centurion_(film))*, and *[Last Knights](/source/Last_Knights)*. Legeno played the [werewolf](/source/Werewolf) Fenrir Greyback in *[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince](/source/Harry_Potter_and_the_Half-Blood_Prince_(film))*, *[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1](/source/Harry_Potter_and_the_Deathly_Hallows_%E2%80%93_Part_1)*, and *[Part 2](/source/Harry_Potter_and_the_Deathly_Hallows_%E2%80%93_Part_2)*.[2] Legeno also featured in the music video for the single *[Stomp](/source/Stomp_(Steps_song))* by British pop group [Steps](/source/Steps_(pop_group)).[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] Legeno voiced and motion-captured for the video game *[The Getaway: Black Monday](/source/The_Getaway%3A_Black_Monday)* as a protagonist, Eddie O'Connor. He was trained in various combat styles, including boxing, wrestling, judo, [Brazilian jiu-jitsu](/source/Brazilian_jiu-jitsu), and [Muay Thai](/source/Muay_Thai).[3] He also was a professional wrestler as Lone Wolf for the British Wrestling Federation from 1991 to 1992. ## Death Legeno's body was found by a pair of hikers on 6 July 2014 in [Death Valley](/source/Death_Valley), [California](/source/California), United States. Due to the remoteness of the area, a helicopter was called in to retrieve his remains. Legeno died of [heat-related health problems](/source/Heat_illness) and may have been dead for three to four days before his body was discovered. No foul play was suspected.[4][5][6] A memorial evening took place in London on 12 October 2014, which would have been Legeno's 51st birthday. It was held at [Camden Underworld](/source/Camden_Underworld), the venue where Legeno had held his album launch in 2004. The memorial was attended by fellow cast members of *Harry Potter* and *Snatch*, as well as by friends from the mixed martial arts community and music industry. Actors [Tom Felton](/source/Tom_Felton) and [Nick Moran](/source/Nick_Moran) and Cage Rage founder, Dave O'Donnell, spoke about Legeno, and his favourite songs were performed live.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] The film *[Last Knights](/source/Last_Knights)* was dedicated to him.[7] ## Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1994–2003 The Bill Biker / Pete Wilson / Man at Boxing Match 3 episodes 2000 Snatch John Hope and Glory Royston Warrior 1 episode 2003 Ed Stone Is Dead Muscle Guy Episode: "Hi Honey, I'm Dead" 2004 The Getaway: Black Monday Eddie O'Connor Video game 2004–2005 EastEnders Tudor 2 episodes 2005 Batman Begins League of Shadows Warrior #4 The Last Detective Justin Episode: "Three Steps to Hendon" 2006 The Dealer Bolt Rollin' with the Nines Carl Stormbreaker Bear 2007 Outlaw Ian Furlong Roman's Empire Gangster 1 episode Rise of the Footsoldier Big John Elizabeth: The Golden Age Executioner Emmerdale Seamus Flint 1 episode 2008 The Cottage The Farmer 2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Fenrir Greyback Command Performance Oleg Kazov The Fixer Marty 1 episode 44 Inch Chest Brighton Billy Uncredited 2010 Centurion Vortix Lennon Naked Les TV movie Dead Cert Yuvesky Bonded by Blood Jack Whomes Spooks Gilles Rigaut 1 episode Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 Fenrir Greyback 2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 The Incident J.B. Big Fat Gypsy Gangster Gypsy Dave Great Expectations Borrit 1 episode 2011–2014 Borgia Guidebaldo de Montefeltro 4 episodes 2012 The Raven Percy Titanic Seaman Davis 1 episode Snow White and the Huntsman Broch 2013 Ripper Street George Episode "The King Came Calling" 2015 Sword of Vengeance Osgar Posthumous release Last Knights Olaf Posthumous release, final acting role This film-related list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (October 2021) ## Mixed martial arts record Professional record breakdown 7 matches 4 wins 3 losses By knockout 1 1 By submission 2 2 By decision 1 0 Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes Win 4–3 Herb Dean TKO (eye injury) Cage Rage 22 14 July 2007 1 5:00 London, England Win 3–3 Dan Severn Decision (unanimous) Cage Rage 20 10 February 2007 3 5:00 London, England Win 2–3 Alan Murdock Submission (rear-naked choke) Cage Rage 19 9 December 2006 1 4:10 London, England Win 1–3 Kimo Leopoldo Submission (guillotine choke) Cage Rage 18 30 September 2006 1 3:21 London, England Loss 0–3 Mark Epstein KO (punches) Cage Rage 17 1 July 2006 1 0:45 London, England Loss 0–2 Ikuhisa Minowa Submission (achilles lock) Cage Rage 15 4 February 2006 1 2:21 London, England Loss 0–1 Alan Murdock Submission (armbar) Cage Rage 14 3 December 2005 1 4:07 London, England ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Simon, Yara (11 July 2014). ["'Harry Potter' Fenrir Greyback Actor Dave Legeno Dies Hiking in Death Valley"](http://www.latinpost.com/articles/17006/20140711/harry-potter-fenrir-greyback-actor-dave-legeno-dies-hiking-in-death-valley.htm). *Latin Post*. Retrieved 12 July 2014. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Actor ('Harry Potter,' 'Snatch') And MMA Fighter Dave Legeno Found Dead In California"](https://uproxx.com/filmdrunk/harry-potter-snatch-actor-and-mma-fighter-dave-legeno-found-dead-in-california/). 11 July 2014. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["60 SECONDS: Dave Legeno"](http://www.metro.co.uk/fame/interviews/article.html?in_article_id=28378&in_page_id=11). *[Metro](/source/Metro_(British_newspaper))*. 7 December 2006. Retrieved 22 August 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Emery, Debbie (11 July 2014). ["'Harry Potter' Actor Dave Legeno Dies at 50"](http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dave-legeno-harry-potter-dies-717977). *[The Hollywood Reporter](/source/The_Hollywood_Reporter)*. [Prometheus Global Media](/source/Prometheus_Global_Media). Retrieved 11 July 2014. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Harry Potter actor Dave Legeno dead in Death Valley"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-28274488). *BBC News*. 11 July 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2014. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["'Harry Potter' actor Dave Legeno dies of heatstroke in Death Valley"](https://web.archive.org/web/20141006083532/http://www.suntimes.com/news/obituaries/28610916-418/harry-potter-actor-dave-legeno-dies-of-heatstroke-in-death-valley.html#.W0XXWPlKjIU). *Chicago Sun-Times*. 11 July 2014. Archived from [the original](http://www.suntimes.com/news/obituaries/28610916-418/harry-potter-actor-dave-legeno-dies-of-heatstroke-in-death-valley.html) on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 1 October 2014. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Rawley, Jacob (14 October 2022). ["15 Harry Potter stars who have sadly passed away after Robbie Coltrane's death"](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/15-harry-potter-stars-who-28243275). *Daily Record*. ## External links - [Dave Legeno](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0499270/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier)) - [Professional MMA record for Dave Legeno](http://www.sherdog.com/fightfinder/fightfinder.asp?fighterID=14584) from [Sherdog](/source/Sherdog) - Boyle, Katherine (6 June 2006). ["BBC - Beds Herts and Bucks - Sport - Dave is ready to rumble!"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/content/articles/2006/06/14/dave_legeno_feature.shtml). *[BBC News](/source/BBC_News)*. Authority control databases International ISNI VIAF WorldCat National United States France BnF data Artists MusicBrainz --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Dave Legeno](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Legeno) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Legeno?action=history)). 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