Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 24/08/1988 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Harlow, Essex, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Rupert Grint
Grint revealed in an interview promoting his film Ebenezer that his return as Ron Weasley in the Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will probably be the last time he plays the character. The limited New York engagement at the Lyric Theatre is scheduled to begin on 02/02/2027.
Grint attended the global premiere of Ebenezer at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London alongside co-star Johnny Depp. In the film, he plays Bob Cratchit, Scrooge's long-suffering clerk, and the movie opens in theatres on 13/11/2026.
Grint discussed his return to acting in the horror film Nightborn, which marked his first film since 2023's M. In the same interview he spoke about his reluctance toward celebrity status and wished the new young Harry Potter cast well ahead of the upcoming HBO series.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint is a British actor best known for playing Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series. He was cast as Ron at age eleven, having previously acted only in school plays and a local theatre group. He grew up in Hertfordshire and has worked across film, television and theatre since the series ended. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Richard Hale School, Hertford |
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| Qualifications | GCSEs in Art and German |
Personal Life
| Religion | Raised as a Catholic |
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| Residence | Hertfordshire, England (grew up in Watton-at-Stone) |
Relationships & More
| Partner | Georgia Groome (actress, in a relationship since 2011) |
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Family
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| Birth Order | Eldest of five siblings |
| Children | Two daughters (second daughter born 2025) |
Career
| Breakthrough Role | Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films (2001 to 2011, all eight films) |
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| Post-Harry Potter Film | Into the White (2012) |
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| Producer Credits | Executive producer of Snatch (Sony Crackle, 2017) |
| Stage Debut | Mojo by Jez Butterworth, Harold Pinter Theatre, London (2013) |
| Voice Work | Ron Weasley in Harry Potter video games; voice role in Postman Pat: The Movie |
| Upcoming Stage Work | Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Lyric Theatre, New York (limited engagement from 02/02/2027, which he has described as probably his last time playing Ron) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a self-described fan of the Harry Potter books before auditioning | |
| 2. Had earlier childhood ambitions to become an ice cream man and later owned an ice cream van | |
| 3. Was ranked #16 on the Forbes list of top earners under 25 in December 2007 | |
| 4. Lost the 2007 National Movie Award for Best Actor to co-star Daniel Radcliffe | |
| 5. Was tutored on set during the Harry Potter productions |
