Rupert Grint 'picks and chooses' his roles Harry Potter star Rupert Grint feels privileged in the position he's in. 14 February 2026 Rupert Grint has been able to "pick and choose" his roles thanks to the success of Harry Potter. Rupert Grint picks and chooses his roles The 37-year-old actor shot to international stardom as a child, as he played Ron Weasley in all eight Harry Potter films between 2001 and 2011, and Rupert now admits that the franchise changed his life and his career.