Rupert Grint Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Weight | 75 kg |
Date of Birth | August 24, 1988 |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Eye Color | Green |
Rupert Grint is an English actor, voiceover artist, and theatre artist who is best known for having been cast as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series. This role won him several accolades including the 2002 Satellite Award for “Outstanding New Talent”, 2002 Young Artist Award for “Most Promising Young Newcomer”, 2011 BBC Radio 1 Teen Award for “Best British Actor”, and 2012 2012 MTV Movie Award for “Best Cast” (shared with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Tom Felton). Apart from the Harry Potter film series, he has also been cast in a variety of roles in other films and shows such as August “Gustl” Kubizek in Urban Myths, Julian Pearce in Servant, Daniel Glass in Sick Note, Cheetah Chrome in CBGB, Charlie Cavendish in Snatch, Gunner Robert Smith in Cross of Honour, Ben Marshall in Driving Lessons, and Tony in Wild Target.
Born Name
Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint
Nick Name
Rupe
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Harlow, Essex, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Rupert went to St Joseph’s Primary School in Hertford. He started performing in school plays and joined a theater group while in this school. Subsequently, he attended Richard Hale School in Hertford, Hertfordshire.
At the age of 16, he left school to focus fully on his acting career.
Occupation
Actor, Voiceover Artist, Theatre Artist
Family
- Father – Nigel Grint (Racing Memorabilia Dealer)
- Mother – Joanne Grint (née Parsons) (Housewife)
- Siblings – James Grint (Younger Brother), Samantha Grint (Younger Sister), Charlotte Grint (Younger Sister), Georgina Grint (Younger Sister)
- Others – Christopher Alexander Grint (Paternal Grandfather), Paula A. Rudkin (Paternal Grandmother), Malcolm R. Parsons (Maternal Grandfather), Andrea M. Sharkey (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
Rupert has been signed to Hamilton Hodell Talent Management, Talent Agency, London, England, United Kingdom.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
75 kg or 165.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Rupert Grint has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of English and Irish descent.
Hair Color
Red
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Red hair
- Catchphrase – “Bloody hell!”
Shoe Size
His shoe size is speculated to be 10 (US) or 9 (UK).
Brand Endorsements
Grint has appeared in commercials on Visit England Tourism Campaign, SKY Christmas, “Holidays at home are great” commercial, and many others.
He was announced as the Starlight ambassador in the past.
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
Playing Ron Weasley (one of the three main characters) in the Harry Potter film series. Rupert appeared in all the eight films in the series from 2001 to 2011 alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson.
First Film
In 2001, he appeared in the fantasy film Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone for his role as Ron Weasley.
First TV Show
In 2010, Rupert guest appeared in BBC’s mockumentary television comedy series Come Fly with Me as himself in just one episode.
Celebrity Crush
Personal Trainer
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 not very sporty in nature. He likes to watch sports rather than take part in them.
Rupert Grint Favorite Things
- Food – Pizza
- TV Shows – Saved by the Bell, The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross, SpongeBob SquarePants
- Website – eBay
- Bands – The Arctic Monkeys
- Actor – Jim Carrey
- Music – Classic rock and roll
- Movies – Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Dumb & Dumber (1994), Shrek (2001)
- Restaurant – The Bull Inn, UK
Source – Seventeen.com, Telegraph.co.uk, IMDb
Rupert Grint Salary for Harry Potter Films
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix – $4 million
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 – $15 million
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 – $15 million
Rupert Grint Facts
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