What Is Rupert Grint's Net Worth?
Rupert Grint is an English actor who has a net worth of $50 million. Rupert Grint developed an interest in theatre at a young age. He joined a local drama group and started performing in school productions, which set the stage for his later success. Grint's big break came when he was chosen from thousands of young actors to portray Ron Weasley in the "Harry Potter" film series. His performance was critically acclaimed and loved by audiences around the world for capturing the essence of the beloved character.
Following the conclusion of the "Harry Potter" series in 2011, Grint continued to carve a distinctive career for himself. In 2013, he ventured into stage acting with his West End debut in "Mojo," and his performance was well-received. Grint's subsequent roles in film and television showed a marked departure from his earlier work as he sought to diversify his acting portfolio. This includes films like "Charlie Countryman" and "Moonwalkers" and television shows like "Snatch" and the psychological horror series "Servant."
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Early Life
Rupert Grint was born Rupert Alexander Lloyd Grint on August 24, 1988, in Harlow, Essex, England. He has four younger siblings.
As a child, Grint was interested in theatre and performed in a number of his school's productions. He also joined a local theatre group, Top Hat Stage & Screen School.
He was a fan of JK Rowling's "Harry Potter" novels and dreamed of securing a role in the upcoming films. Prior to auditioning for the film adaption of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in 2000, Rupert created a clever video rapping about how he wanted to play Ron Weasley and sent it to the film's casting team. The video made an impression and ultimately helped him secure the role, even though he had never acted professionally before. Grint was just 11 years old when he was cast as Weasley.
He eventually left school at the age of 16 to focus on his acting career.
Success
Grint made his debut screen appearance when "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was released in 2001. The critically acclaimed movie broke records and was 2001's highest-grossing film. It grossed $975.1 million at the box office worldwide.
Rupert went on to star as Weasley alongside Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson in the rest of the Harry Potter film series. "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" (2002) grossed $879 million worldwide. "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" (2004) grossed $796.9 million worldwide. "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" (2005) grossed $897 million worldwide. "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" (2007) grossed $940 million worldwide. "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" (2009) grossed $934 million worldwide. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1" (2011) grossed $960 million at the box office worldwide. And lastly, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2" (2011) grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide, making it became the third highest grossing film of all time, as well as the highest-grossing film of 2011. The final "Harry Potter" film also received three Academy Award nominations.
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"Harry Potter" Salary
In 2007, Grint ranked #16 on a list of the Top 20 Earners under Age 25. Plus, he is one of the highest-grossing actors worldwide. He earned $4 million for 2007's "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." He then earned $30 million for "Deathly Hallows Parts 1 and 2," combined. After adjusting for inflation, Grint earned at least $70 million from "Harry Potter" base salaries alone.
Awards
For his role as Ron Weasley, Grint won a Satellite Award for Best Supporting Young Actor Award and a Young Artist Award for Most Promising Young Newcomer, both in 2002. He received a nomination for Best Performance by a Male from the National Movie Awards in 2007.
Additional acknowledgments include MTV Movie Award nominations in 2006, 2011, and 2012. He won an MTV Movie Award for Best Cast with Radcliffe, Watson, and Tom Felton in 2012. In 2021, he won the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Series, Drama for Servant from the Hollywood Critics Association.
In a 2018 interview with "The Radio Times," Grint admitted that he had no clue how much money he actually had. "I actually don't know how much I have," he said. "I couldn't even really guess."
Other Work
Grint made an appearance in English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's "Lego House" music video in 2011. The music video was filmed at the Forum, University of Hertfordshire.
In August 2014, Rupert made his Broadway debut as Frank Finger in "It's Only a Play" at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. His last performance was in January 2015. He has also done voiceover work for TV and radio programs in England.
In 2019, Grint was cast as Julian Pearce in Apple TV's American psychological horror television series "Servant," which was created and written by Tony Basgallop and produced by M. Night Shyamalan. In 2023, he teamed up with Shyamalan once again in "Knock at the Cabin."
Personal life
Grint is involved with several charitable causes. In 2010, he participated in the Wacky Rally, which raised money for Britain's Royal National Lifeboat Institution, as well as a design competition to benefit Luton's Keech Hospice Care. He has also supported Cancer Research UK's Little Star Award since 2011.
At press time, Grint is in a relationship with fellow English actress Georgia Groome. They have been together since 2011. The couple welcomed a daughter in May 2020. Rupert then created an Instagram account in November 2020 to show off his little girl and set the Guinness World Record for the fastest time reaching one million followers (4 hrs, 1 min).
One of Grint's childhood dreams was to be an ice cream man, so after years of hard work, he took the plunge and purchased an ice cream truck of his very own.
During the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Grint carried the torch during the Olympic Torch Relay.
Real estate
Over the years, Grint has invested in a number of properties in Hertfordshire. He lives in an 18th-century mansion set on 22 acres that he bought for $7 million. The residence has six bedroom suites and both an indoor and outdoor pool.
Grint also purchased a $4.4 million home nearby for his parents, Nigel and Joanne, that features a putting green and a lake. Additionally, Rupert and his father are the co-owners of a $550,000 house, which they renovated and now rent out.
