20 actors that became overnight sensations

5) ⁠Rupert Grint

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Rupert Grint became an overnight sensation playing Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter series. His comedic timing and endearing performance made him one of the franchise's most bankable stars. Rupert Grint retreated from the public eye following Harry Potter, and his acceptance roles as Snatch (2017) and Servant (2019) have cemented his dramatic acting abilities. Even though he'd gone away for a good while, Grint's versatility in coming back to crafty projects with depth leaves proof that he is made to last.

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