Rupert Grint Biography
Rupert Grint is a British actor who gained worldwide fame for his starring role as Ron Weasley in "Harry Potter." Becoming a millionaire by 16, he continued his acting career. While he may not have achieved the same level of stardom as his former co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, he continues to captivate audiences with fresh performances.
Early Life and Family
Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint was born on August 24, 1988, in the small town of Harlow, Essex. His father, Nigel Grint, ran a souvenir shop, while his mother, Joanna Parsons, was a homemaker who raised Rupert alongside his younger sisters Georgina, Samantha, and Charlotte, and his brother James. His parents divorced in 2000.

"Harry Potter"
The young boy got an invitation and headed to the audition. Only British schoolchildren aged 9 to 11 were considered. They had to read aloud from a "Harry Potter" page of their choosing. Next came an improvisation called "Arriving at the Magic School," then acting out scenes from the script.Originally, renowned Steven Spielberg was supposed to direct the movie. But after months of talks, he passed on the project. Chris Columbus, who'd directed hit comedies like "Home Alone," "Home Alone 2," "Mrs. Doubtfire," and "Nine Months," stepped in to helm the film.
Playing Ron Weasley catapulted Rupert to worldwide stardom overnight, netting him $125,000. For the complete Harry Potter franchise, the young newcomer would earn a staggering $35 million.

The final "Harry Potter" installment was released in 2011. Afterward, the cast and crew scattered, but the three leads stayed tight.

Other Roles in Cinema
Early in his career, he started getting offers from different directors. In 2002, Peter Hewitt's quirky comedy "Thunderpants" hit theaters, where Rupert played an eccentric red-haired prodigy named Alan, a friend of the main character.











Rupert Grint's Personal Life
For years, rumors swirled about a romance between Grint and his "Harry Potter" co-star, Emma Watson. But he's always maintained their bond is purely platonic, forged over a decade of working together.
Their relationship lasted for four years. After that, Grint began dating British singer Lily Allen. They met at a "Harry Potter" premiere and kept their relationship under wraps. Lily was going through a tough time, having broken up with her previous boyfriend and suffered a miscarriage. Grint supported her as much as he could during this period.



Rupert Grint Now
In early 2021, Rupert Grint told the Daily Mail he was planning to retire from acting, a decision sparked by becoming a father. Grint admitted he's always felt weighed down by fame and would rather pursue hands-on hobbies like carpentry and pottery than continue acting.
Rupert also appeared in Guillermo del Toro's series "Cabinet of Curiosities." He also starred in M. Night Shyamalan's movie "Knock at the Cabin." He played one of four intruders who crash a family's peaceful getaway in the woods, giving them an impossible choice: sacrifice one family member, or the world ends.I'm hugely grateful for everything she's done. I think she's extremely talented, and clearly, her work is genius. But you can have huge respect for someone and still disagree with things like that.