Rupert Grint Had to Return Stolen ‘Harry Potter’ Memento Because ‘It Was Worth a Few Thousand Dollars’
Rupert Grint is a beloved English actor, who is best known to fans as the redheaded, mischievous Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film franchise. Grint, who began his career as a child performer, has worked on a variety of projects since the beloved film series ended, and is currently working on a brand-new series for Apple TV+, called Servant.
Still, Grint’s work in the Harry Potter series remains iconic, and the actor has spoken out on numerous occasions about how much fun he had on the set — even admitting that he was guilty of stealing a valuable item from the set of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
When was Rupert Grint born?
Grint was born in Harlow, Essex, in 1988. The eldest of five siblings, Grint took an interest in acting and performing when he was a very young boy.
He started acting in various school plays, impressing his teachers and peers. In 2000, Grint took part in auditions for the upcoming film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. A big fan of the books, Grint made an impression on showrunners and was cast as Ron Weasley, Harry Potter’s best friend.
Grint was only 11 years old when he landed the part and marked his very first movie role. Grint bonded quickly with his co-stars, and when the film was released, audiences and critics alike applauded his natural ability to play the redheaded wizard-in-training. Grint, along with his co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, was shot to worldwide fame.
Rupert Grint is best known for his work in the ‘Harry Potter’ films
After the release of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in 2001, Grint became a star. He went on to appear in every movie in the Harry Potter franchise, virtually growing up on camera. However, just as Grint continued working on the blockbuster franchise, he also branched out to film other projects as well, including movies like Thunderpants, Driving Lessons, Wild Target, and Into the White.
In 2011, Grint and his castmates appeared in the final film in the Harry Potter franchise, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. Although a major chapter in Grint’s life closed forever, the young actor continued working on his career, acting in a wide variety of projects.
Grint’s personal life has flourished over the past few years as well, recently welcoming a baby with his longtime girlfriend, Georgia Groome.
What item did Rupert Grint steal from the set of ‘Harry Potter’?
As any young child would, Grint got into a lot of mischief over the years while filming the Harry Potter movies. As the young actor revealed in a 2011 interview with The Daily Mail, he made off with several trinkets over the years.
“Well, I kind of stole, I suppose, the number off the Dursleys’ house, 4 Privet Drive,” the actor admitted.
Grint also told The BBC he stole the golden dragon’s egg from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: “I took the golden egg that was in the fourth film – a dragon egg. Apparently it was worth a few thousand dollars. I put it in a pillowcase, it was with James Oliver, it was a joint effort. But they tracked it down and got it off us.”
These days, Grint is more focused on parenting his young daughter than getting involved in hijinks. Still, it is likely that he looks back on those days with fondness and nostalgia.
