He has been recognised for his role as director of the opening ceremony at the London 2012 Olympics.

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Rowling appeared in the opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics.

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The 2012 London Olympics will begin with the opening ceremony on Friday 27 July and run for more than two weeks.

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