Bonnie Wright
An actress who grew up on the world's biggest film set, she has since forged a distinct path as a director and environmental advocate.
Born 1991 (age 35)·English actress and filmmaker·Birthday: February 17·Millennials
Biography
Bonnie Wright was cast as Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter films at the age of nine, growing up in the public eye within one of cinema's most beloved franchises. Rather than remain typecast, she used that platform as a springboard for her own creative ambitions. She studied film at the London College of Communication and began directing short films and music videos, establishing a visual style focused on intimate storytelling. Parallel to her filmmaking, Wright has become a vocal activist for ocean conservation and sustainable fashion, advocating for systemic change with a quiet but determined focus. Her journey reflects a conscious evolution from a child actor to an artist and activist crafting her own narrative.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Bonnie was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Bonnie Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Bonnie's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed Ginny Weasley across all eight films in the Harry Potter series, from 2001 to 2011.
- Founded her own production company, BonBonLumiere, through which she writes and directs independent films.
- Authored the book 'Go Gently: Actionable Steps to Nurture Yourself and the Planet,' focusing on sustainable living.
- Served as a Global Ambassador for the environmental organization Greenpeace, campaigning for ocean protection.
Did You Know?
She is a certified yoga instructor.
Her brother, Lewis Wright, is a jazz vibraphonist and composer.
She directed the music video for the song 'Canvas' by the band Imelda May.
She studied filmmaking at the London College of Communication, earning a BA in 2012 and an MA in 2014.
“I think the most powerful thing you can do is to actually just talk about what you're doing and why.”
