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The Rupert Grint Page contains information on the actor who plays Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films. There is a biography as well as access to a Rupert Grint pictures page.
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Born on the 24th of August 1988, in a small town in Hertfordshire, England. Rupert Grint is the eldest of 5 children, with one brother (James) and three sisters (Georgina, Samantha and Charlotte). His father (Nigel) is a race-car memorial dealer, his mother (Jo) a homemaker. Before being cast in Harry Potter he had only done plays for school and his local theatre group Top Hat Stage School in such productions as Peter Pan and Rumplestiltskin.
A self-proclaimed fan of the Harry Potter book series, the young Rupert Grint was adamant about getting a role in the movie. He entered a video he made of himself rapping about the role of Harry Potter, and at the age of 11, won the role of Potter's best friend Ron Weasley. After completing the first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, he appeared as Alan A. Allen in the British comedy film Thunderpants (2002). In 2002 and 2004 Rupert Grint again starred as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter sequels Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Also known for his radio and television voice overs, Rupert Grint appeared as Nigel Molesworth of the Baggy Trousers series for the BBC. In 2005 he again played Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, which has not yet been released. Marking his first foray from the comic-goofball-sidekick roles, Rupert will star in the coming of age story Driving Lessons with Laura Linney and Julie Walters which will be released in 2006.
When not working Rupert Grint likes to draw, play pool, loves soccer, likes to swim and ride his bike. Since his 14th birthday he's been trying to ride a unicycle (because riding it looks really good on TV). Last summer Rupert started to play golf. One of his favourite hobbies is sleeping. Another hobby is playing video games (Medal of honour) on his games console.
Rupert's favourite actor is Jim Carrey. He likes movies like Shrek, Ace Ventura, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Dumb and Dumber. Rupert likes all kinds of music, but his favourite is rap. He also plays the guitar. Rupert Grint attends an all boys-school in his hometown. His favourite subjects in school are arts, science, biology, physics and chemistry. Mixing potions and stuff came in handy with the first Potter movie.
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