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From Essex to Hollywood: the local boy who became a global superstar

Grint says early school plays and local training led to his breakout, and he later kept a varied career after Harry Potter.

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A famous Harry Potter star was surprisingly born in Essex before going on to be one of the most recognisable faces in film.

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From Essex to Hollywood: the local boy who became a global superstar

A famous Harry Potter star was surprisingly born in Essex before going on to be one of the most recognisable faces in film.

·Essex, United Kingdom
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The Echo UK broke the news in Basildon, United Kingdom on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
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