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Quick facts for kids Rupert Grint
Grint in 2018
Born	Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint (1988-08-24) 24 August 1988 (age 36) Harlow, Essex, England
Education	Richard Hale School
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1999–present
Partner(s)	Georgia Groome (2011–present)
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Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint (born August 24, 1988) is an English actor. He became famous for playing Ron Weasley in the amazing Harry Potter movies. He was chosen for the role when he was just eleven years old. Before that, he had only acted in school plays and with his local theatre group.

Rupert Grint played Ron Weasley in all eight Harry Potter films. His first movie was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2001. His last was Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in 2011. Since then, he has continued to act in movies, TV shows, and on stage.

Even while making Harry Potter, Rupert Grint worked on other projects. In 2002, he starred in Thunderpants. He also appeared in the comedy-drama Driving Lessons (2006) and the drama Cherrybomb (2009). He was also in the comedy Wild Target (2010). After the Harry Potter series ended, he acted in films like Into the White (2012) and Knock at the Cabin (2023).

Rupert Grint made his first stage appearance in 2013 in a play called Mojo. He also helped produce and starred in the TV series Snatch. He has also been in other TV shows like Sick Note, The ABC Murders, and Servant.

Early Life and Acting Dreams

Rupert Grint was born on August 24, 1988, in Harlow, England. His parents are Nigel and Joanne Grint. He is the oldest of five children. When he was very young, he dreamed of becoming an ice cream man!

He grew up in Watton-at-Stone, Hertfordshire. He went to Richard Hale School in Hertford. While in school, he loved acting. He started performing in school plays and joined a local theatre group called Top Hat Stage and Screen School. He even played a fish in a play about Noah's Ark and a donkey in a nativity play.

Even though he loved acting in school, he had never acted professionally before the Harry Potter movies. He left school when he was sixteen to focus completely on his acting career. He said he "didn't really like school that much."

Becoming Ron Weasley: The Harry Potter Years

Finding the Role of Ron Weasley

In 1999, casting began for the first Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. This movie was based on the super popular book by J. K. Rowling. J. K. Rowling wanted all the actors to be British.

Rupert Grint was a big fan of the Harry Potter books. He decided to audition for the role of Ron Weasley, who is one of Harry Potter's best friends at Hogwarts. He saw a TV report about the open auditions. He sent in a video of himself rapping about why he wanted to be Ron. The casting team was impressed and asked to meet him.

In August 2000, Rupert Grint, Daniel Radcliffe, and Emma Watson were chosen to play Ron, Harry, and Hermione Granger. Rupert is the oldest of the three main actors.

First Harry Potter Films: A Magical Start

The movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone came out in 2001. This was Rupert Grint's very first time acting on screen. The movie broke records for how much money it made on its first day and opening weekend. It was the highest-grossing film of that year. Critics generally liked the movie. Rupert Grint even won an award for Outstanding New Talent!

A year later, Rupert Grint played Ron again in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002). This movie also got good reviews. Critics noticed that Rupert and the other main actors had grown up a lot between the two films.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) was released next. In this movie, the three main characters were becoming teenagers. They looked braver, but the dangers they faced seemed much more serious. This film made a lot of money, even though it was the lowest-grossing Harry Potter film.

Growing Up with Harry Potter

In 2005, Rupert Grint returned as Ron for the fourth film, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. This movie explored romantic feelings and had more humor than the earlier ones. Rupert Grint said the director, Mike Newell, was "really cool." Goblet of Fire is one of the best-reviewed films in the series. People praised how the characters matured and the story became darker.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth film, came out in 2007. It was a huge success and broke records for its opening weekend earnings. A new director, David Yates, took over for this film and directed all the rest. Rupert Grint said he was "really good" and helped keep things fresh. Rupert and his co-stars even left handprints, footprints, and wand prints in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood.

Rupert Grint at the Toronto premiere of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in 2007

On July 15, 2009, the sixth movie, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, was released. It also broke box office records. This film is considered one of the most positively reviewed Harry Potter movies. Rupert Grint noticed a change in Ron in this movie. Ron, who used to be insecure, started to become more confident and even showed a darker side. Rupert enjoyed playing a more emotional Ron.

The End of an Era: Deathly Hallows

The future of the Harry Potter movies was uncertain for a bit. The three main actors weren't sure about signing on for the last two films. But by March 2007, Rupert Grint agreed to return. The final book was split into two movies, filmed one after the other. Filming finished in June 2010.

After finishing the last movie, Rupert Grint said it felt very strange. He said, "it literally has been my childhood, and suddenly it all came down to really just one random scene... and then it was over." He found it very emotional to realize they wouldn't be doing it again.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010) was released in November. It made over $950 million and set several box office records. Rupert Grint's acting as Ron was praised by critics. One critic called all three main actors "terrific."

Rupert Grint with co-stars Daniel Radcliffe (left) and Emma Watson (middle) at the premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in 2011

He played Ron for the seventh and final time in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. This movie was full of action. Rupert Grint and the film itself received great reviews. One critic wrote, "Who could have predicted that Radcliffe, Grint and Watson would turn out to be good actors?" The film broke many box office records. It became the fourth highest-grossing film of all time.

J. K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter, gave a speech at the premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. She called seven cast members "The Big Seven," and Rupert Grint was one of them.

Other Film and TV Projects

Early Non-Harry Potter Roles

In 2002, Rupert Grint starred in his first movie outside of Harry Potter, called Thunderpants. He played Alan, a boy who can't smell, and is the only friend of Patrick, who has a special talent for flatulence. This movie wasn't very popular with critics or audiences.

He also appeared in Driving Lessons, a comedy-drama from 2006. He starred opposite Julie Walters, who played Mrs. Weasley in Harry Potter. Critics had mixed feelings about the movie, but many praised Rupert's acting as a shy teenage boy.

In 2008, it was announced that Rupert Grint would star in the drama film Cherrybomb. He found filming this movie very different from Harry Potter. He had to do many more scenes each day. In this film, he played Malachy, a worker who tries hard to impress his boss's daughter.

Jonathan Lynn directed Rupert Grint in Wild Target, a comedy thriller from 2010. He starred with Emily Blunt and Bill Nighy. This movie didn't do well at the box office and got mostly negative reviews. However, some people still noticed Rupert Grint's good acting. They said it was "nice to see Rupert Grint perform well in a role other than that of Ron Weasley."

Recent Work in Film and TV

In January 2011, Rupert Grint made a quick appearance on the BBC comedy show Come Fly with Me. In March 2011, he was cast as the main character in a Norwegian anti-war film called Into the White. The movie was based on a true story from 1940, where German and British airmen crash-landed and had to find shelter together in a harsh winter.

In August 2011, Rupert Grint did a photo shoot with his friend and Harry Potter co-star Tom Felton for a fashion brand. In September 2011, it was announced that Rupert Grint would voice a character in the Postman Pat film. He also appeared in the music video for Ed Sheeran's song "Lego House" in October 2011.

Rupert Grint in 2012

In March 2012, Rupert Grint was in a "Visit Britain" TV ad to promote holidays in the UK. Later that month, it was reported that he would star in a movie about the drummer Dennis Wilson from the Beach Boys.

On July 25, 2012, Rupert Grint carried the 2012 London Olympic torch during the Olympic Torch Relay. He told the BBC News that it was an "overwhelming" experience he "hoped to remember forever." In October 2012, he narrated We Are Aliens, a 3D film about the possibility of life on other planets.

In February 2013, Rupert Grint was set to star in a TV pilot for CBS called Super Clyde, but it didn't become a series. In July 2013, it was confirmed that Rupert Grint would make his stage debut in the play Mojo. He played Sweets, a character who was "full of comic menace." The play ran from October 2013 to February 2014 in London. Rupert Grint won an award for Best London Newcomer for his role.

Rupert Grint (far left) during a performance of It's Only a Play in 2014

In September 2013, it was confirmed that Rupert Grint would star in a movie called Enemy of Man, based on Macbeth. Filming began in January 2014. In June 2014, it was announced that Rupert Grint would make his Broadway debut in the play It's Only a Play. He appeared with famous actors like Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane.

Since 2019, Rupert Grint has starred as Julian Pearce in the Apple TV+ psychological horror series Servant. The show has received good reviews. In December 2021, the show was renewed for its fourth and final season.

Rupert Grint also starred in the 2022 Netflix series Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities. He was also in M. Night Shyamalan's 2023 thriller film Knock at the Cabin. He also reunited with many Harry Potter cast members for an HBO Max special, Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, which came out on January 1, 2022.

Personal Life and Hobbies

Rupert Grint has been in a relationship with actress Georgia Groome since 2011. They have a daughter, who was born in May 2020. He joined Instagram in November 2020. He posted a photo of himself holding his newborn daughter. He reached one million followers in just over four hours, breaking a Guinness World Records title!

Since his earliest dream was to be an ice cream man, Rupert Grint actually bought an ice cream van with money he earned from the Harry Potter series. He even sold ice cream to people in his local area!

He is a big fan of football and supports the Tottenham Hotspur team.

Charity Work

Rupert Grint has supported many different charities. He has donated personal items for charity auctions. In 2010, he took part in the Wacky Rally with James and Oliver Phelps (who played the Weasley twins). They raised money for Britain's Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

He also helped design a painted butterfly for the Chrysalis Collection, which raised money for Keech Hospice Care. In May 2011, he was part of the "Make Mine Milk" ad campaign to encourage people to drink milk every day. Since 2011, he has supported the Little Star Award for Cancer Research UK. He said, "I think that it's wonderful that Cancer Research UK is helping to bring a little bit of magic to the children's lives in this way."

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles

Stage Roles

Video Game Voice Roles

Music and Other Appearances

Awards and Nominations

Images for kids

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  Grint in 2018

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  Rupert Grint's signature

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  Grint at the Toronto premiere of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in 2007

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  Grint with co-stars Daniel Radcliffe (left) and Emma Watson (middle) at the premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in 2011

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  Grint in 2012

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  Grint (far left) during a performance of It's Only a Play at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in 2014

See also

In Spanish: Rupert Grint para niños

• List of Harry Potter cast members