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Rupert Grint - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 24, 1988 |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 |
| Birthplace | Harlow, Essex, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Rupert Grint's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Playing Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series |
Intro
Rupert Grint is an English actor best known for his portrayal of Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series. He gained worldwide fame as one of the three principal characters in the adaptations of J.K. Rowling's bestselling novels.
Early Life & Background
Rupert Grint was born on August 24, 1988, in Harlow, Essex, and grew up in Hertfordshire, England. He attended Richard Hale School. His interest in acting developed during his time in school and with local theater groups, and he auditioned for the Harry Potter films at age 11.
Career Highlights
- Cast as Ron Weasley in all eight Harry Potter films (2001–2011) [1][2]
- Received critical and popular acclaim for his role as Ron Weasley
- Appeared in films such as 'Thunderpants' (2002), 'Driving Lessons' (2006), and 'Wild Target' (2010)
- Starred in the TV series 'Sick Note' (2017–2018) and 'Servant' (2019–present)
- Performed in West End theatre, including the play 'Mojo' (2013)
Trivia
- Rupert Grint once bought an ice cream van with his Harry Potter earnings [2]
- He is an avid supporter of Tottenham Hotspur football club [1]
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Rupert Grint?
Rupert Grint is 37 years old.
When was Rupert Grint born?
Rupert Grint was born the 24 August 1988.
Where is Rupert Grint from?
Harlow, Essex, England.
On His Birth-Day
About August 24th, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 was bombed over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 259 people on board and 11 on the ground. This tragic event is one of the most notorious terrorist attacks in history.
- Day of the week: August 24th, 1988 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Monkey by George Michael
- #1 UK song: The Only Way Is Up by Yazz & The Plastic Population
- Popular movie: Die Hard directed by John McTiernan
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