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Career

Born in Watton-at-Stone, Hertfordshire, England, Grint is the eldest of 5 children born to Nigel Grint (an ex-race car memorial dealer) and Jo Parsons (a homemaker). Before being cast in Harry Potter, he had only done plays for school and his local theatre group Top Hat Stage School in such productions as Peter Pan and Rumplestiltskin. As a young child, he was once cast in the Noah's Ark play, starring as a fish. A self-proclaimed fan of the Harry Potter book series, young Grint was adamant about getting a role in the movie. He entered a video he made of himself rapping about the role of Harry Potter and, at the age of 11, won the role of Potter's best friend, Ron Weasley. After completing the first Potter film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (released in the United States as Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone), he appeared as Alan A. Allen in the British comedy film Thunderpants (2002). In 2002 and 2004, he again starred as Ron Weasley in the Potter sequels Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

Also known for his radio and television voice-over work, he appeared as Nigel Molesworth of the Baggy Trousers series for the BBC . He has also been credited for doing the voice of Peter Pan in a BBC special. In 2005, he again played Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Marking his first foray from the comic-goofball-sidekick roles, Rupert will star in the coming of age story Driving Lessons with Laura Linney and Julie Walters, which is set for release in 2006.

His favourite actors include Jim Carrey and Mike Myers. In July, 2004, Rupert left Richard Hale School, taking his GCSE examinations in Art and German.

When not working, Rupert enjoys learning to ride the unicycle, riding quad bikes, drawing/sketching, golfing, playing pool, and playing the guitar.

Actor Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley.
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Awards and Nominations

British Critics Circle for Best Newcomer – Nominated

Golden Satellite Awards for Outstanding New Talent – Nominated

Empire Awards for Best Debut – Nominated

Young Artist Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Won
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Filmography
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (pre-production) (2007)
Driving Lessons (post-production) (2006)
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
Thunderpants (2002)
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) (released in the United States as Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone)


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Trivia
Height: 5'10"
Can draw expressive caricatures within 60 seconds
Builds model aeroplanes
Avid golfer
Dressed as his female drama teacher for his Harry Potter audition tape
Arachnophobic (coincidentally, just like Ron Weasley himself)
Has one brother and three sisters.
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Good info!
Thnakx that someone still remebers rupert....coz its always dan basically(not that i mind)

thanx.. 😛
agree with meha

Thanks so much for the info, Mallika. It sure is nice to know all about my little Won-Won. Btw, he is mighty tall for such a young lad.

Originally posted by: meha

Good info!
Thnakx that someone still remebers rupert....coz its always dan basically(not that i mind)

ya... normally it's dan or emma.. atlast there is sumthing 4 rupert fans ( i hope nishani saw this ) 😃