Interesting Biography Facts
Real name
Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint
Occupation
Actor
Birth Date
August 24, 1988
Age
35 years
Zodiac Sign
Leo
Birthplace
Harlow, United Kingdom
Nationality
UK
Rupert Grint’s family members
Father's Name
Nigel Grint
Mother's Name
Joanne Grint
Siblings names
James Grint, Samantha Grint, Georgina Grint, Charlotte Grint
Is Rupert Grint’s a gay/bisexual?
No
What is Rupert Grint’s marital status?
In relation
Who is Rupert Grint’s wife?
Wednesday G. Grint
How many children does he have?
1
Rupert Grint’s wife
The Harry Potter star was first rumored to be dating Lily Allen, an English singer, and actress, in 2008. The two were spotted together having dinner in a Japanese restaurant. However, it was just a short affair, and some believe there was nothing romantic. A few months later, media sources started claiming that the actor dated Fresh Meat actress Kimberly Nixon. Rupert denied those rumors, as he was dating Kimberly’s co-star, Georgia Groome.
Georgia Groome (girlfriend)
Date of birth: February 11, 1992
Georgia Groome is an English actress, Grint’s long-life partner, and the mother to his daughter. She is mainly known for her roles in the films “London to Brighton” and “Angus, Thongs, and Perfect Snogging.” The couple started dating in 2011. However, the public was unaware of that for a few years, as they preferred to keep it secret. The actor had once said that Georgia is his best friend, who thinks the same way. In 2019, the couple was rumored to get married soon, as they were spotted wearing something like wedding rings. A year after that, they welcomed their daughter Wednesday G. Grint.
Rupert Grint’s kids
Wednesday G. Grint (daughter)
Date of birth: May 2020
Wednesday is the daughter of Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome. As of 2022, she is just two years old, so little information is available about her online. According to her father, she already has her own opinions and likes to see him working or doing his lines. In March 2022, she was spotted on the filming set of “Servant season 3”, where Rupert was one of the main characters.
Who are Rupert Grint’s parents?
Nigel Grint (father)
Date of birth: November 19, 1963
The star’s father has an extended portfolio, as he changed a few jobs throughout his life. He was a rally driver, Formula One memorabilia seller, the CEO of property investment companies, and even his son’s assistant. When he was underage, Grint Senior accompanied Rupert to interviews, shootings, and other activities. ICYDK, he was even credited as a member of an additional crew for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. After the actor grew up, he invested in Rigsby Guest House, where Nigel was a hotel manager, although it was closed shortly after. In addition to his incredible career, he is also a good husband and the father of 5 children.
Joanne Grint (mother)
Date of birth: May 3, 1967
Joanne, known as Jo among her family and friends, is Rupert’s mother. She is a housewife who earns from making wedding cakes.
Rupert Grint’s siblings
James Grint (brother)
Date of birth: August 18, 1990
James is the second oldest child in Grint’s family. He is a passionate rally driver and, according to Rupert, a very risky person. The star’s brother married his best friend, Katy, in 2019. They run an online pottery store, creating designs by themselves.
Georgina Grint (sister)
Date of birth: June 2, 1993
Georgina Grint is Rupert’sRupert’s younger sister. There is not much information available about her online, but it seems that she decided to follow her mother’s footsteps and become a baker. It is known that she owns a bakery and makes a living by creating beautiful cakes. Georgina was the one who made a birthday cake for the actor’s 30th birthday.
Samantha Grint (sister)y
Date of Birth: January 24, 1996
Samantha is a very talented musician and singer. According to her family, she started attending piano classes, participating in different school music contests, and composing her own songs when she was just 12 years old. Grint is known as The Ghost of Samantha, and you can still find her demos on Soundcloud. Another interesting fact about her is that she attended Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Premier with her brother in 2002.
Charlotte Grint (sister)
Date of birth: 1998
Charlotte is the youngest child in the family. In 2004, she accompanied her brother to the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Premiere in New York. Now, she works as a model, but there are rumors that she will join an acting project soon.
Bio
Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint is a famous English actor known worldwide as Ron Weasley from the Harry Potter franchise. According to the actor, he wanted to become an ice cream man in childhood. However, when the boy heard about the open casting for the Harry Potter film series, he wanted to audition, as he was a big fan of the books. Before that, he didn’t have professional acting experience but just participated in a few school theatre performances. Hopefully, he was chosen to play Harry Potter’s best friend, Ron Weasley. This role brought him global recognition. As for 2022, he is still active as an actor.
Interesting and fun facts
- The actor’s name has a Germanic origin and means “bright fame.”
- His favorite toy was a yo-yo, as he loved playing with it in childhood.
- Grint carried the Olympic torch in 2012 during the London Summer Olympic Games.
- He once broke the Guinness World Record, reaching 1 million Instagram followers in 4 hours and 1 minute.
- Rupert is a big football fan, and his long-life favorite team is Tottenham Hotspur.