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Rupert Grint was born on August 24, 1988 in Harlow, United Kingdom and is credited as a film actor, child actor and voice actor. That puts Rupert Grint at 38 years old in 2026. The listed height is 173 cm. Notable works include Harry Potter.
My Take
What I admire about Rupert Grint is the quiet discipline of his career. Being cast as Ron Weasley at eleven could have defined and then destroyed him, as child stardom so often does. Instead, he played the loyal, comic, unglamorous third of that trio for a decade — arguably the hardest job in the ensemble — and emerged with his craft intact. His later choices in voice work and stage acting suggest an actor more interested in texture than spotlight. That is rare among franchise alumni. Grint strikes me as proof that the supporting player, done honestly, can outlast the hero.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rupert Grint
- Name (Japanese)
- ルパート・グリント
- Reading
- るぱーと・ぐりんと
- Born
- August 24, 1988 (age 38)
- Origin
- Harlow, United Kingdom
- Height
- 173 cm
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / child actor / voice actor / stage actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dragon
2. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Harry Potter |
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Rupert Grint born?
Rupert Grint was born on August 24, 1988 and is 38 years old.
Where is Rupert Grint from?
Rupert Grint is from Harlow, United Kingdom.
What does Rupert Grint do?
Rupert Grint works as actor, film actor, child actor, voice actor, stage actor.
How tall is Rupert Grint?
Rupert Grint is 173 cm tall.
What is Rupert Grint known for?
Rupert Grint's notable works include Harry Potter.
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