About Rupert Grint
An English actor, Rupert Grint is best recognized for playing Ron Weasley (one of the three main characters) in the "Harry Potter" film series. He also appeared in all the eight films in the series from 2001 to 2011 alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson. His first role was in a Top Hat Stage and Screen School production of "Noah's Ark", where he played a fish. He decided to try out for the role of Ron because he had red hair. In 2011, he starred in the music video for Ed Sheeran's song "Lego House." Rupert guest appeared in BBC's mockumentary television comedy series "Come Fly with Me" as himself in just one episode in 2010. As well, he has won a Young Artist Award for Most Promising Young Newcomer for his role as Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. He also starred in the films "Driving Lessons" and "Cherrybomb". In 2017, he began starring as Daniel in the TV show "Sick Note". He currently stars as Julian Pearce on the Apple TV+ series "Servant".
Famous For
- Being an English actor.
- For playing Ron Weasley (one of the three main characters) in the "Harry Potter" film series.
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Early Life of Rupert Grint
On 24th August 1988, Rupert Grint took birth with the real name or full name of Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint in Harlow, Essex, England. He holds a British nationality and British-white ethnicity. Analogously, he is from Christianity religion and his race is white. He happily celebrates his birthday on 24th August of every year and he had celebrated his 32nd birthday as of 2020 whereas as his birthdate his star sign is Virgo. He was born to Nigel Grint, a dealer in racing memorabilia, and Joanne Grint (nee Parsons). Grint is the eldest of five siblings, the others being James, Georgina, Samantha, and Charlotte. He grew up in Watton-at-Stone, Hertfordshire, and attended Richard Hale School, in Hertford though he left school to focus on his acting career at the age of 16. "I didn't really like school that much," he later commented. He started performing in school productions and joined the Top Hat Stage and Screen School, a local theatre group that cast him as a fish in "Noah's Ark".
Career of Rupert Grint
- Rupert Grint commenced his acting career from a local theatre group that cast him as a fish in "Noah's Ark" whereas he acted professionally for the film adaptation of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" in 2000 which was released in 2001 and was Grint's debut screen performance.
- As well, he appeared in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" (2002) in the role of Ron, which was the second installment of the series.
- A year later, on 31st May, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" (2004) was released in the UK, which becomes the second highest-grossing movie of 2004 behind "Shrek 2".
- Analogously, he can be seen in the several series of "Harry Potter" such as "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince".
- He starred in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" - Part 1 which was launched in November 2010 whereas Grint reprised his role for the eighth time, in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" - Part 2, which was the last "Harry Potter" installment.
- Besides "Harry Potter", Rupert has starred in his first non-Harry Potter film, "Thunderpants" in 2002, and was also in a comedy-drama, "Driving Lessons" which was released in 2006.
- After then, it was announced in July 2008 that Grint would star in the drama film "Cherrybomb".
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- Later, he was directed by Jonathan Lynn in a 2010 comedy thriller film, "Wild Target". However, it was a commercial failure, only earning back US$3.4 million.
- Then, he made a cameo appearance in BBC popular comedy show "Come Fly with Me" in January 2011 as well as cast as the lead character in the small-budget anti-war Norwegian film "Into the White" in the following year, also did a photo shoot with his friend and "Harry Potter" co-star Tom Felton in Los Angeles for the autumn/winter collection of the fashion label Band of Outsiders.
- It was announced in September 2011 that he would voice a character in the film adaptation of Postman Pat along with David Tennant, Stephen Mangan, and Jim Broadbent; the film was released in May 2014, and appears in the music video for Ed Sheeran's song "Lego House".
- "Variety" reported that Grint had been cast in "The Drummer" on 14h March 2012, though he narrated "We Are Aliens", a 25min 3D Planetarium Fulldome film in October 2012.
- "The Hollywood Reporter's" Live Feed also announced on 13th February 2013 that he would star in a television show on CBS called "Super Clyde" also it was confirmed in July 2013 that Grint will be making his stage debut in comedy, "Mojo", playing the role as a minor hood called "Sweets".
- It was also announced in June 2014 that he would make his Broadway debut as Frank Finger in the play "It's Only a Play" at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in June 2014.
- As well, he starred in the TV series "Servant" on Apple TV+, for which he also served as an executive producer in 2019.
Awards and Achievements of Rupert Grint
- Satellite Award for Outstanding New Talent
- Young Artist Award for Most Promising Young Newcomer
- 2009 Scream Awards for Best Ensemble
- Otto Award for Movie Star
- San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Ensemble Performance
- WhatsOnStage Awards for Best London Newcomer of the Year
- BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards for Best British Actor
Personal Life of Rupert Grint
Reflecting on Rupert Grint's personal life, he is an unmarried guy whereas he has been in a relationship with actress Georgia Groome since 2011. It was announced in April 2020 that the couple was expecting their first child together though the couple gave birth to their daughter, Wednesday in May 2020. Their relationship is outstanding till now and hopes it will remain the same as in the future too. Furthermore, talking about his sexual orientation, he is straight.
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As recent news, Grint joins Instagram and reveals the daughter's name: 'Only 10 years late'. He made his Instagram debut Tuesday by sharing a photo of himself and his 7-month old daughter. The "Harry Potter" actor also revealed her name: Wednesday. "Hey Instagram....only 10 years late, but here I am. Grint on the Gram!" Grint captioned the photo. "Here to introduce you all to Wednesday G. Grint. Stay safe, Rupert." "Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome are delighted to confirm the birth of their baby girl," read a statement from publicist Clair Dobbs. "We would please ask that you respect their privacy at this very special time."
Net Worth of Rupert Grint
Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint is an English actor who has a net worth of $50 million as of 2020 whereas he has also a fine amount of salary too which is also in millions of dollars per year. Rupert Grint gained worldwide fame and fortune for his star role as Ron Weasley in the successful "Harry Potter" film series. He earned $4 million for 2007 "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix". He then earned $30 million for Deathly Hallows Parts 1 and 2, combined. In addition, his main source of income is from acting career. Grint has also appeared in commercials on Visit England Tourism Campaign, SKY Christmas, "Holidays at home are great" commercials and many others from where he earns a fine amount of money.
Body Measurement of Rupert Grint
Rupert Grint is a handsome actor who stands at a perfect height of 5 ft 8 in or 173 cm whereas his body weight is around 75 kg or 165.5 pounds. For the film "Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows" Part I, he didn't visit any gym as he didn't feel the need to do so. He is considered one of the hottest celebrities of the time. Enriched with the toned bicep and perfect built, the actor doesn't hesitate to go shirtless. Grint has red hair and green eyes color which has attracted a lot of people towards him though his body build type is average and his body measurement is 40-14-34 inches.
