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Bonnie Wright

Bonnie Wright is a British actress, filmmaker, author, model, and activist best known for playing Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter film series.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Bonnie Wright is a British actress, filmmaker, author, model, and activist best known for playing Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter film series. Born in London in 1991, she began her acting career as a child and later expanded into directing, writing, and environmental activism. Bonnie Wright is widely known to Canadian audiences through the Harry Potter films, which were popular in Canada and remain a significant part of mainstream film and fandom culture.

Early life

Bonnie Francesca Wright was born on 17 February 1991 in London, England, to parents Gary Wright and Sheila Teague.

Acting career

Wright made her professional screen debut in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) as Ginny Weasley. She continued to portray the character throughout the entire Harry Potter film series, concluding with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in 2011.

Other work

Beyond acting, Wright has worked as a director, screenwriter, model, author, activist, and YouTuber. She studied at the London College of Communication and earned a B.A.

Personal life

Wright married Andrew Lococo in 2022. Available sources also note that she has one child.

Key facts

  • Made her professional screen debut in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001).
  • Played Ginny Weasley throughout the Harry Potter film series, ending with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011).
  • Has worked beyond acting as a director, screenwriter, model, author, activist, and YouTuber.
  • Studied at the London College of Communication and earned a B.A.
  • Married Andrew Lococo in 2022.
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Canadian context

Bonnie Wright is widely known to Canadian audiences through the Harry Potter films, which were popular in Canada and remain a significant part of mainstream film and fandom culture.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Bonnie Wright?
Bonnie Wright is a British actress and filmmaker best known for playing Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter films.
When was Bonnie Wright born?
She was born on 17 February 1991 in London, England.
What is Bonnie Wright best known for?
She is best known for her role as Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter film series.
What did Bonnie Wright study?
She studied at the London College of Communication and earned a B.A.
Is Bonnie Wright married?
Yes. She married Andrew Lococo in 2022.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnie_Wright
    Supports: Birth name, birth date and place, occupations, years active, Harry Potter role, education, spouse, and child.
  2. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnie_Wright
    Supports: British actress, filmmaker, and recognition for playing Ginny Weasley.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0942247/
    Supports: Birth date, parent names, and debut role as Ginny Weasley.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rotentomatoes.com/celebrity/bonnie-wright
    Supports: Birth details, early breakout role, and appearance in Harry Potter and Agatha Christie: A Life in Pictures.