Rupert Grint

Biography for
Rupert Grint


Date of Birth
24 August 1988, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, UK


Birth Name
Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint


Height
5' 10" (1.78 m)


Mini Biography
Rupert Alexander Grint was born on August 24, 1988, in Hertfordshire, England, UK. Although only acting in one school play before being cast in the popular wizard series "Harry Potter," Rupert has already proved himself one of the most recognized actors on the big screen. When he heard that there were going to be auditions for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001), he decided to try out for it.

Unlike the other children who were auditioning, Rupert came in with hip-hop lyrics that promoted Ronald Weasley, the character for which he was auditioning, and was chosen soon afterward. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) was a big hit, as was the follow-up, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), and he has already filmed episode three, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), which was released on Friday, June 4, 2004. More recently, he finished filming the fourth movie, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).

IMDb Mini Biography By: BarbieWelsh


Trade Mark
Red hair



Trivia
Has one brother and three sisters.

On his audition tape for Harry Potter, he performed hip-hop lyrics that he wrote to promote himself for the role of Ron Weasley.

Loving the Harry Potter series, Rupert Grint found out that there were auditions for the feature film, so he got the part although he had previously only acted in one school play.

Siblings are: James (b. 1990); Georgina (b. 1993); Samantha (b. 1996); and Charlotte (b. 1999).

Says he would like to be invisible so he could sneak out of detention at school

Is arachnophobic

Plays the guitar.

He attends an all boys-school in his hometown.

He likes all kinds of music, but his favorite is classic rock and roll.

Favorite school subject is Chemistry.

His favorite actor is Jim Carrey. He likes movies like Shrek (2001), Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), and Dumb & Dumber (1994).

His favourite sport is football (soccer)

Forgot to write the essay describing Ron Weasley to director Alfonso Cuarón because "that's what Ron would have done."

Took GCSEs at Richard Hale School, Hertford.

After taking his GCSE exams in May/June 2004, he chose to finish school at the age of sixteen to focus on his role in the Harry Potter films.

Can ride a unicycle.

He can speak German, though only a little, such as numbers and little sentences.

He had a role in A Cinderella Story (2004) but was forced to drop so he can be committed to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004).

Bought a quad bike with his Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) earnings.

He and his "Harry Potter" co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson were named #9 on Entertainment Weekly's Best Entertainers of the Year, 2005.

In an interview in 2001 on Nickelodeon with Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe, he stated his favorite show was Spongebob Squarepants.

Passed his driving test in the fall of 2006 after two attempts.

Attended Top Hat Stage & Screen School in Hertford.

Has 2 dogs, Ruby (a black lab) and Fudge (a chocolate lab).

His father Chris once ran a Motor Car Racing Memorabilia Company.



Personal Quotes
[Answering to "Is Emma Watson actually bossy like Hermione?"] I'd tell you, but she'd hurt me.

"Too bad brooms can't really fly. Now if you miss the bus you can't just go in your room and fly to school with a nimbus two thousand!"

"Being famous is wicked, but it's better to be normal."

"Oh, they're scary. To think that people are going to be playing with you!" [About Harry Potter action figures]

"All my brothers and sisters and friends have really helped me. They make my life normal. I still have arguments with my brother. And the little ones don't really understand. They just treat me like Rupert. Which is brilliant, really."

"Fans asking for my autograph is really weird. It's hard to get used to."

"I've tried several disguises and stuff but that doesn't work. I do get recognised sometimes but it's cool,"

"Things at home didn't change much. I still have to clean my own room!"

"When I read the books, I imagined that the family of Ron Weasley was my family. After reading the books, I knew the Weasleys inside out."

[Rupert would also like to play Malfoy]: "He's pretty nasty all times, and that would be quite fun. It would be cool to have the audience against me."

"It's really weird to get recognized and people call you 'Ron.'"

"I am the biggest "Harry Potter" fan; I even was before I knew there was going to be a film. I read all the books. The fourth one is amazing. It's scary, but I like all the books. You've got to read them all to get the complete Harry Potter experience. In the third book, I like all the bits about Scabbers being an Animagus. And I like that Ron gets an owl."

[about "don't be an assiduous student in school"]: "There is some truth in that statement. I don't like school, which makes it easier for me not to do my homework. Evidently, my professors aren't very happy, and being in the "Harry Potter" movies doesn't give me any special treatment. For example, when I returned to school after Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) finished shooting, I had several hours of detention because I hadn't done my schoolwork."



Salary
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) 4,000,000


Where Are They Now
(April 2004) Filming Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005).

(June 2005) Currently filming the movie Driving Lessons (2006) co- starring fellow "Harry Potter" star Julie Walters and Laura Linney.

(February 2006) Filming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007).

(October 2007) Currently filming "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince


Filmography
Jump to filmography as: Actor, Thanks, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
In Production
2000s
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (2010) (announced) .... Ron Weasley
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2008) (filming) .... Ron Weasley


Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) (VG) .... Ron Weasley
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) .... Ron Weasley
... aka Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
The Children's Party at the Palace (2006) (TV) .... Ron Weasley
Driving Lessons (2006) .... Ben Marshall
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) .... Ron Weasley
... aka Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
Happy Birthday, Peter Pan (2005) (TV) (voice) .... Peter Pan
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) .... Ron Weasley
... aka Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: The IMAX Experience (USA: IMAX version)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) .... Ron Weasley
... aka Harry Potter und die Kammer des Schreckens (Germany)
Thunderpants (2002) .... Alan A. Allen
... aka Donderbroek (Netherlands)
... aka Incroyable histoire de Patrick Smash, L' (France)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) .... Ron Weasley
... aka Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Canada: English title) (International: English title) (UK)
... aka Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (USA)

Thanks:
Conversations with the Cast (2006) (V) (special thanks)

Self:
"British Film Forever" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
- Magic, Murder and Monsters: The Story of British Horror and Fantasy (2007) TV episode .... Himself
"Live with Regis and Kathie Lee" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
... aka Live with Regis (USA: new title)
... aka Live with Regis & Kelly (USA: new title)
- Episode dated 20 July 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
"The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
- Episode dated 13 July 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
Achter de schermen: Bij Harry Potter en de Orde van de Feniks (2007) (TV) .... Himself
"Große RTL Special zum Film, Das" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2002-2007)
- Harry Potter und der Orden des Phönix (2007) TV episode .... Himself
- Harry Potter und die Kammer des Schreckens (2002) TV episode .... Himself
The Hidden Secrets of Harry Potter (2007) (TV) .... Himself
... aka Harry Potter: The Hidden Secrets (USA: promotional title)
"Cartelera" .... Himself (1 episode, 2007)
- Episode dated 7 July 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Himself
"HBO First Look" .... Himself (5 episodes, 2001-2007)
- 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix': Fulfilling a Prophecy (2007) TV episode .... Himself
- 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire': Dark Matters, New Masters (2005) TV episode .... Himself
- 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban': Something Wicked this Way Comes (2004) TV episode .... Himself
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) TV episode .... Himself
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) TV episode .... Himself
Sport Relief 2006 (2006) (TV) .... Himself
Preparing for the Yule Ball (2006) (V) .... Himself
Conversations with the Cast (2006) (V) .... Himself
Reflections on the Fourth Film (2006) (V) .... Himself
The Orange British Academy Film Awards (2006) (TV) .... Himself
Generation Fame (2005) (TV) .... Himself
"Phénomania" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
- Harry Potter: Explication d'un succès (2005) TV episode .... Himself
The 100 Greatest Family Films (2005) (TV) .... Himself
"Planet Voice" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
- Planet Potter (2005) TV episode .... Himself
'Harry Potter': Behind the Magic (2005) (TV) .... Himself
Inside 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' (2005) (TV) .... Himself
"GMTV" .... Himself (2 episodes, 2004-2005)
- Episode dated 11 November 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 19 November 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
"Corazón de..." .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
- Episode dated 7 November 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
Best Ever Family Films (2005) (TV) .... Himself
"Ministry of Mayhem" .... Himself (3 episodes, 2004-2005)
... aka Holly & Stephen's Saturday Showdown (UK: new title)
... aka M.O.M. (UK: short title)
- Episode dated 29 October 2005 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 20 November 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
- Episode dated 29 May 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
An Audience with Al Murray (2005) (TV) .... Himself
Comic Relief: Red Nose Night Live 05 (2005) (TV) .... Himself
"Comic Relief in da Bungalow" .... Himself (1 episode, 2005)
- Episode #1.1 (2005) TV episode .... Himself
Head to Shrunken Head (2004) (V) .... Himself
"Total Request Live" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
... aka TRL UK (UK: promotional title)
- Episode dated 28 May 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
"Richard & Judy" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
- Episode dated 27 May 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
Nick Takes Over the Superbowl (2004) (TV) .... Himself
"E! News Daily" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
... aka E! News Live (USA: new title)
... aka E! News Live Weekend (USA)
- Episode dated 13 November 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
Interviews with Students (2003) (V) .... Himself
J.K. Rowling: Harry Potter and Me (2002) (TV) (uncredited) .... Himself
"The Oprah Winfrey Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2002)
... aka Oprah (USA: short title)
- Episode dated 29 October 2002 (2002) TV episode .... Himself
"The Rosie O'Donnell Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2001)
- Episode dated 14 November 2001 (2001) TV episode .... Himself
'Harry Potter': Behind the Magic (2001) (TV) .... Himself

Archive Footage:
"Getaway"
- Episode #15.7 (2006) TV episode .... Ron Weasley
Harry vs. the Horntail: The First Task (2006) (V) (uncredited) .... Ron Weasley
Care of Magical Creatures (2004) (V) (uncredited) .... Ron Weasley
Creating the Vision (2004) (V) (uncredited) .... Ron Weasley
Conjuring a Scene (2004) (V) (uncredited) .... Ron Weasley
Interviews with Professors & More (2003) (V) (uncredited) .... Ron Weasley
Build a Scene (2003) (V) (uncredited) .... Ron Weasley


Filmography by votes for
Rupert Grint


Jump to filmography as: Self, Actor, Thanks
Self
97'Harry Potter': Behind the Magic (2001) (TV)
71J.K. Rowling: Harry Potter and Me (2002) (TV)
63Inside 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire' (2005) (TV)
50The Hidden Secrets of Harry Potter (2007) (TV)
46The 100 Greatest Family Films (2005) (TV)
40Comic Relief: Red Nose Night Live 05 (2005) (TV)
37Conversations with the Cast (2006) (V)
35'Harry Potter': Behind the Magic (2005) (TV)
27Preparing for the Yule Ball (2006) (V)
27"Große RTL Special zum Film, Das: Harry Potter und die Kammer des Schreckens" (2002)
18An Audience with Al Murray (2005) (TV)
17Best Ever Family Films (2005) (TV)
14"HBO First Look: 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix': Fulfilling a Prophecy (#14.15)" (2007)
14Reflections on the Fourth Film (2006) (V)
9Interviews with Students (2003) (V)
8"HBO First Look: 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban': Something Wicked this Way Comes (#11.12)" (2004)
8Nick Takes Over the Superbowl (2004) (TV)
7Head to Shrunken Head (2004) (V)
5Sport Relief 2006 (2006) (TV)
5"HBO First Look: 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire': Dark Matters, New Masters (#12.26)" (2005)

Actor
86,211Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
79,604Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
69,175Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
64,557Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
55,342Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
2,642Driving Lessons (2006)
1,642Thunderpants (2002)
245Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) (VG)
77The Children's Party at the Palace (2006) (TV)
36Happy Birthday, Peter Pan (2005) (TV)

Thanks
37Conversations with the Cast (2006) (V)

Awards for
Rupert Grint


Empire Awards, UK
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2002 Nominated Empire Award Best Debut
for: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
Shared with:
Daniel Radcliffe
Emma Watson



MTV Movie Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2006 Nominated MTV Movie Award Best On-Screen Team
for: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
Shared with:
Daniel Radcliffe
Emma Watson



Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2003 Nominated PFCS Award Best Acting Ensemble
for: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
Shared with:
Kenneth Branagh
John Cleese
Robbie Coltrane
Warwick Davis
Richard Griffiths
Richard Harris
Jason Isaacs
Daniel Radcliffe
Alan Rickman
Fiona Shaw
Maggie Smith
Julie Walters
Emma Watson



Satellite Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2002 Won Special Achievement Award Outstanding New Talent
for: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)



Young Artist Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2002 Won Young Artist Award Most Promising Young Newcomer
for: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)


Nominated Young Artist Award Best Ensemble in a Feature Film
for: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
Shared with:
Emma Watson
Tom Felton


News for
Rupert Grint

Potter and Spider-Man Up for U.K. National Movie Awards
21 August 2007 (WENN)
Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix and Spider-Man 3 have been nominated for a host of prizes at Britain's inaugural National Movie Awards. U.K. TV network ITV is launching the new awards show following the success of their National Television Awards. Both events invite the public to vote for winners. Keira Knightley (Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End), Kirsten Dunst (Spider-Man 3), Emma Watson (Harry Potter), Megan Fox (Transformers), Eva Green and Dame Judi Dench (Casino Royale) are up for the Best Actress at the September 28 London ceremony. Bruce Willis (Live Free Or Die Hard), Daniel Craig (Casino Royale), Shia LeBoeuf (Transformers), Tobey Maguire (Spider-Man 3), Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom (Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End), Rupert Grint and Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) are fighting for the Best Actor trophy. Meanwhile Flushed Away, Happy Feet, Shrek The Third and The Simpsons Movie have been nominated for Best Animation.

Warner Bros. Confirms Watson Won't Quit
26 March 2007 (WENN)
Actress Emma Watson has ended speculation about her future as Harry Potter's pal Hermione Granger by confirming to movie executives she'll be by the boy wizard's side for all seven films. Fans were left fretting last week when Watson's co-star Rupert Grint suggested, in a British newspaper article, that his pal might not play a part in all seven planned films. But now Warner Brothers bosses have confirmed the actress has no plans to quit the film franchise. In a statement released on Friday, Warner production president Jeff Robinov said, "We are thrilled and proud that Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert and Emma have chosen to complete the arc of their characters in the final two films." The franchise's fifth movie, Harry Potter & The Order Of The Phoenix will be released this summer - just as author J.K. Rowling's seventh and final Potter book, Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows, hits stores. The sixth Potter film, Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince is scheduled to hit cinemas next summer.

Studio Plays Down Watson Quitting Reports
20 March 2007 (WENN)
Movie studio Warner Bros. has played down reports Harry Potter star Emma Watson is quitting the film franchise, insisting they are "extremely confident" she will continue to play Hermione Granger. British newspaper News Of The World quoted the 16-year-old's Potter co-star Rupert Grint as saying, "Emma doesn't want to do it any more. She's tired of being known as 'that girl from Harry Potter'." However, a spokesperson for producers Warner Bros says, "We're extremely confident that Emma will be back for films six and seven." Filming for the sixth movie, Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince, is scheduled to begin later this year.

Radcliffe Is Britain's Wealthiest Teenager
21 November 2005 (WENN)
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has been calculated Britain's richest teenager. Radcliffe, who shot to stardom at the age of 11 after starring in JK Rowling's first magical wizard movie Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone, is now 16 and richer than fellow teenagers Charlotte Church and Joss Stone. Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire director Mike Newell is relieved Radcliffe and co-stars Rupert Grint and Emma Watson have not been carried away by their wealth. He says, "They all know exactly what they're worth but they have not become impossible. My worst fear is that they would have realized that they are absolutely the stars." Radcliffe has just signed a $14.4 million deal to make the fifth movie in the series - Harry Potter The Order Of The Phoenix.

Fiennes Is Voldemort
6 August 2004 (WENN)
Oscar-nominated Ralph Fiennes has won the highly sought-after role as Harry Potter's nemesis Lord Voldemort in the fourth film in the blockbuster series. The Schindler's List actor will play the evil wizard - who has never been seen before, but whose spirit is visible in the first three movies - in Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. The film, directed by Four Weddings And A Funeral's Mike Newell, sees the return of Daniel Radcliffe as Potter, alongside mainstays Rupert Grint and Emma Watson. Harry Potter and the Goblet Of Fire is set to be released in November 2005.

Warner's Distributes Spy Ware to U.K. Theaters
31 May 2004 (StudioBriefing)
Warner Bros. has sent night-vision monoculars to every theater in the U.K. showing the new Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, which opens today (Monday). Theater ushers have been instructed to use the devices to scan the audiences for anyone attempting to use a camcorder to record the movie from the screen. One theater manager told Britain's Guardian newspaper: "I've never known a company to go to such lengths to protect a film." The new film is directed by Alfonso Cuaron and features returning stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint.

Another Harry Potter Actor in 2004?
23 October 2002 (StudioBriefing)
Another company of young actors is expected to take over the principal roles in the Harry Potter film franchise beginning in 2004 for the fourth movie, Chris Columbus, the director of the first two Potter movies, predicted Tuesday. Noting that the current stars, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint will all by teenagers next year, Columbus told Reuters: "If I were a betting man, I'd say they'll probably stop after three [Potter movies]." He himself has decided to stop after two, he said, because he was worn out and wanted to spend more time with his family.

Harry Potter Stars Vow Not To Let Fame Change Them
14 November 2001 (WENN)
The child stars of the new movie Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone are enjoying their new-found fame - but are refusing to let all of the attention get to their heads. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint are poised for buckets of attention when their anticipated film - predicted to become the biggest movie of all time - goes on international release on Friday. But with all of the fame, and cash, which will come along with their movie star status, the pre-pubescent actors are refusing to let it change them. Radcliffe, who plays Harry Potter, explains, "I'm never going to think of myself or put emphasis on the fact that I'm famous. I'm just going to know it. I'm not going to talk about it because people who do are often not very nice people." Castmate Emma Watson, who hopes she won't change for the worse either, adds, "I hope my head doesn't get very big. I'm just going to keep my feet on the ground, stick to friends and family and try and lead a normal life." But diminutive redhead Rupert Grint admits he hadn't made plans, like his fellow castmembers, on how to deal with fame. He says, "I've never really thought about it. It's gonna be weird, but cool!"