Chris Rankin
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Christopher William Rankin (born November 8, 1983 in New Zealand) is an actor who now resides in the UK.
He is most famous for playing Percy Weasley in the Harry Potter films. In addition, he is the co-founder of a theatre company, Painted Horse UK. He has recently confirmed his return to the Harry Potter film franchise after his character's absence in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film). Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film) is scheduled for a 2007 release.
Rankin has also been seen in the TV mini-series The Rotters' Club. Chris is managed by Stacey Castro
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[edit] Biography
He lived in Rothesay, NZ until he was six. Then he and his parents moved to Norfolk, UK, where he now lives alone. He attended Shipdham Primary School, Northgate High School, and Dereham Sixth Form College. His dreams came true when he won the role of Percy Weasley. He is currently a member of Dereham Operatic Society Youth Theatre Company.
[edit] Quotes
-"It is odd, but it's nice when people come up and say, 'are you Percy Weasley,' especially little kids who just sort of look at me with this whoooah look on their face." -on fame.
-"Yes (dramatic pause), terribly." -when asked if he was disappointed about the cutting of Percy and Penelope's romance.
[edit] Interesting Facts
- Worked at Norwich's UCI cinemas during the downtime between the first two Harry Potter films.[citation needed]
- His "bed hair" in the second Harry Potter movie took about 20 minutes to create.[citation needed]
[edit] External links
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