text:  Speaking out against homophobia , Radcliffe began filming public service announcements in 2009 for The Trevor Project , promoting awareness of gay teen suicide prevention . He first learned of the organisation while working on Equus on Broadway in 2008 and has contributed financially to it . " I have always hated anybody who is not tolerant of gay men or lesbians or bisexuals . Now I am in the very fortunate position where I can actually help or do something about it , " he said in a 2010 interview . In the same interview , he spoke of the importance of public figures advocating for equal rights . Radcliffe considers his involvement to be one of the most important things in his career and , for his work for the organisation , he was given the " Hero Award " in 2011 . 
  