Rupert Grint

English actor in Harry Potter series

Rupert Grint - English actor in Harry Potter series
Born

August 24th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United Kingdom

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Born in 1988, this English actor gained prominence by portraying Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series, adapted from J.K. Rowling's popular books. The film series spanned a decade, consisting of eight movies released between 2001 and 2011, which collectively became a cultural phenomenon. In addition to the Harry Potter films, the actor has appeared in various television shows and movies, including 'Servant' and 'Wild Target'. The actor's contributions to the film industry earned recognition and numerous awards throughout their career.

Played Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter series

Starred in the series Servant

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