Rupert Grint
Rupert Grint
Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grintis an English actor who rose to prominence playing Ron Weasley, one of the three main characters in the Harry Potter film series. Grint was cast as Ron Weasley at the age of 11, having previously acted only in school plays and at his local theatre group. From 2001 to 2011, he starred in all eight Harry Potter films alongside Daniel Radcliffe playing as Harry Potter and Emma Watson playing as Hermione Granger...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth24 August 1988
CityHarlow, England
We had a script reading, and that's where we met J.K. Rowling, which was really exciting.
Oh, they're scary. They are scary. To think that people are going to be playing with you.
It was really weird but also so much fun. I had such a brilliant time on the set.
We always have a tutor on the set, and when we're not working we're always tutoring.
They were just kind of simultaneous - the film ending and the sets being destroyed. I was struck the first time I saw the Great Hall become a big pile of burning rubble and getting scattered around. It's really quite shocking for the fans.
I think its Ron's turn to sort of try that out, so I'm looking forward to that.
I went to an after-school drama class for two years, and I did a lot of school plays.
I had this giant slug in my mouth loaded with slime and I spat them out. I think it was plastic. I hope it was plastic.
I like to swim and ride my bike.
I always loved acting, but it's weird to think what I'd be doing if this hadn't come around. It's kind of a bit of a fluke how I got into it, so I'm grateful.
There's a real sense of freedom now. It's a good time to finish, I think. As much as I'm going to miss it I'm ready to move on and do different things.
I'm so proud to be part of Harry Potter and even prouder to be representing the gingers.
I always wanted to go into acting.
I’ve loved the whole process. From previews to rehearsals, I’m in the best company. I’ve done one West End show before this but the excitement here…it’s incredible. It’s been a real education working on this, I don’t feel worthy. The role is over the top, bold and ridiculous.