Early Life
Rupert Grint was born on August 24, 1988, in Harlow, Essex, England. He grew up in a small village in Hertfordshire with his parents and younger brother.
Grint's early life was marked by a love for acting, and he began performing at school plays and local theater productions. His parents encouraged his passion, and he eventually landed a role on the BBC children's television show 'Crossroads' when he was just 15 years old.
Rise to Fame
Grint's breakthrough role came in 2001 when he was cast as Ron Weasley in the film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's beloved novel, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'. The film was a massive success, and Grint went on to reprise his role in seven more films, becoming an integral part of the franchise.
During this time, Grint also appeared in other films, including 'Thunderpants' (2002) and 'Driving Me Crazy' (2000), but it was the Harry Potter series that cemented his status as a rising star.
Career
After completing the Harry Potter franchise, Grint continued to work in film and television. He appeared in projects such as 'Wild Target' (2010), 'Into the White' (2012), and 'Postman Pat: The Movie' (2014). In 2019, he began starring in the psychological horror series 'Servant', which has received critical acclaim.
Grint has also made appearances on stage, including his Broadway debut in 'It's Only a Play' in 2015. He has won several awards for his performances, including the WhatsOnStage Award for Best London Newcomer in 2014.
Personal Life
Grint has been in a long-term relationship with actress Georgia Groome since 2011. The couple has two daughters together and is known to be private about their personal lives.
In his free time, Grint enjoys supporting Tottenham Hotspur football club and participating in charity work. He has supported organizations such as Cancer Research UK and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution through various fundraising efforts.
Philanthropy
Grint has been involved in several charitable endeavors throughout his career. In 2010, he participated in the Wacky Rally with James and Oliver Phelps to raise money for Britain's Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
He has also supported the Little Star Award for Cancer Research UK since 2011. Grint has donated personal items to charity auctions and has been involved in campaigns such as 'Make Mine Milk' to promote daily milk drinking.
Tax Affairs
Grint faced a tax dispute with HMRC in 2016, losing an appeal against their decision to block his attempt to change his accounting date. The move was intended to reduce his tax liability by deferring income into a lower tax year.
He also lost another case in 2019, being ordered to pay £1.8 million in tax after HMRC argued that a £4.5 million sum he received should be classified as income rather than as a capital asset subject to a much lower tax rate.
Awards and Nominations
Grint has been recognized for his performances with several award nominations, including the WhatsOnStage Award for Best London Newcomer in 2014. He won this award for his role as Sweets in the play 'Mojo'.
He has also received critical acclaim for his work on the psychological horror series 'Servant', which has been praised by critics and audiences alike.