Chris Rankin facts for kids

Chris Rankin is an actor, director, and producer. He is most famous for playing Percy Weasley in the Harry Potter movies. He was born in New Zealand but also has British nationality.

Chris Rankin's Early Life

Chris Rankin was adopted when he was young. He lived in Rothesay Bay, New Zealand, until he was six years old. During that time, he went to Kristin School in Albany.

After that, Chris and his parents moved to Norfolk in the United Kingdom. There, he attended Northgate High School in Dereham. His mother, Marilyn Rankin, works at a school.

Chris Rankin's Acting Career

Chris Rankin started acting when he was eleven years old. He went to Shipdham Primary School, Northgate High School, and Dereham Sixth Form College. While at Northgate High School, he performed in school plays like Bugsy Malone and The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.

Becoming Percy Weasley

Chris's professional acting career began in September 2000. This is when he won the role of Percy Weasley in the Harry Potter film series. Percy Weasley is the older brother of Ron Weasley, who is Harry Potter's best friend.

Chris appeared in the first two Harry Potter films. His character, Percy, was not in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire or Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. He had a very small part in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Chris returned for the final two Harry Potter movies: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Part 2.

Other Acting Roles

Besides Harry Potter, Chris Rankin has acted in other TV shows. He was in the mini-series The Rotters' Club. He also appeared in Channel 5's Victoria Cross Heroes, where he played Evelyn Wood.

On stage, Chris has performed in many different plays. He has been in pantomimes, which are fun, musical plays often performed around Christmas. He also played Edgar Linton in Wuthering Heights and Young Syrian in Salomé.

In 2009, Chris starred in a YouTube video called "LifeHack." He also helped produce it. In 2016, he appeared as Mycroft Holmes in the Hillywood Show's "Sherlock" parody video.

Behind the Scenes Work

Chris Rankin also works behind the scenes in film and television. He has been a production coordinator for TV shows like Atlantis and Downton Abbey. A production coordinator helps make sure everything runs smoothly during filming.

Chris studied at the University of Lincoln and finished his studies in 2011. After his time in the Harry Potter films, he also worked in kitchens and at a bar.

Chris Rankin's Film, TV, and Stage Appearances

Chris Rankin has been in many different projects. Here are some of them:

See also

In Spanish: Chris Rankin para niños