Raised in Hertfordshire, England

Performed in local stage productions

Cast as Ron Weasley in "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," adapted from the first novel in the best-selling fantasy series by J.K. Rowling

Portrayed the title character's best friend in "Thunderpants", about a flatulent youngster

Reprised Ron in the sequel "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"

Again portrayed Ron in the third installment of the Harry Potter series "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," directed by Alfonso Cuarón

Reprised the role of Ron in "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," adapted from the fourth book in the fantasy series by J.K. Rowling and directed by Mike Newell

Starred in the coming-of-age drama, "Driving Lessons"

Reprised the role of Ron in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"; directed by David Yates

Reprised role of Ron Weasley for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"; again directed by David Yates