James Purefoy Picture
STARmeter
Top 5000
Up 17 this week

James Purefoy

Actor

James Purefoy was born and brought up in Somerset. After leaving school at the age of sixteen he took a succession of different jobs, including working on a pig farm and as a porter at Yeovil District Hospital, before travelling and working extensively throughout Europe. At eighteen James returned to college to take his A-Levels... See full bio »

Born:

James Brian Mark Purefoy
in Taunton, Somerset, England, UK
More at IMDbPro » Contact Info on IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, manager and publicist
Add or change photos on IMDbPro Represent James Purefoy? Add or change photos
James Purefoy at event of John Carter Still of James Purefoy in The Following James Purefoy at event of Vanity Fair James Purefoy, Mark Strong, Dominic West and Taylor Kitsch at event of John Carter Still of James Purefoy in The Philanthropist Still of James Purefoy in The Philanthropist
67 photos | 51 videos | 914 news articles »

Quick Links:

Related News

Fox’S The Following – Kevin Bacon, Jame Purefoy, Natalie Zea Promo Images
26 May 2012 3:19 PM, PDT | Boomtron
Fox Announces Fall Schedule – Get A Look At The New Shows While You Can
18 May 2012 9:09 AM, PDT | AreYouScreening
Trailer: Kevin Bacon's The Following TV Series
17 May 2012 2:46 AM, PDT | Worst Previews
See all 914 related articles »
Create a list  »

Related Lists

image of name
Sexiest Men From Around The World
a list of 137 people by Allycat_4 created 29 May 2011
 
image of name
Hottest male actors
a list of 169 people by hotte2000 created 11 Mar 2011
 
image of name
Best Actors
a list of 249 people by Yves Porters created 10 Oct 2010
 
image of name
We call them Badass.
a list of 250 people by Punisher853 created 25 Apr 2011
 
image of name
"JOHN CARTER OF MARS: RETURN OF JEDAK" CAST
a list of 10 people by owenomahony21 created 2 months ago
 
See all 155 related lists »

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

Melanie Molnar - Reel -- No description provided.

Melanie Molnar - Reel

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama

My Demo Reel -- No description provided.

My Demo Reel

Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel


Find out more at IMDbPro »

Connect with IMDb

Pre-Order the Kindle Fire
1 win See more awards »

Known For


Show Show all  | 
Show by:
Edit

Filmography

Hide HideActor (57 titles)
2012 Heaven and Earth (pre-production)
Lord Charles Somerset
 
2012 Richard II (TV movie) (completed)
Thomas Mowbray
 
2012 Revenge (TV series)
Dominik Wright
– Justice (2012) … Dominik Wright
– Doubt (2012) … Dominik Wright
 
2012 John Carter
Kantos Kan
 
2012 The Following (TV series)
Joe Carroll
 
2011 Rev. (TV series)
Richard
– Episode #2.6 (2011) … Richard
 
2011 Injustice (TV mini-series)
William Travers
– Episode #1.5 (2011) … William Travers
– Episode #1.4 (2011) … William Travers
– Episode #1.3 (2011) … William Travers
– Episode #1.2 (2011) … William Travers
– Episode #1.1 (2011) … William Travers
 
2011 Camelot (TV mini-series)
King Lot
– Lady of the Lake (2011) … King Lot
– The Sword and the Crown (2011) … King Lot
– Homecoming (2011) … King Lot
 
2011 Ironclad
Marshal
 
2009 Solomon Kane
Solomon Kane
 
2009 The Philanthropist (TV series)
Teddy Rist
– Haiti (2009) … Teddy Rist
– Kashmir (2009) … Teddy Rist
– San Diego (2009) … Teddy Rist
– Kosovo (2009) … Teddy Rist
– Nigeria Part II (2009) … Teddy Rist
See all 8 episodes »
 
2008-2009 Diamonds (TV mini-series)
Lucas Denmont
– Part One (2009) … Lucas Denmont
– Part Two (2009) … Lucas Denmont
 
2008 The Summit (TV mini-series)
Thom Lightstone
– Night Two (2008) … Thom Lightstone
– Night One (2008) … Thom Lightstone
 
2008 Lena: The Bride of Ice
Dr. Harper
 
2007 Frankenstein (TV movie)
Dr. Henry Clerval
 
2005-2007 Rome (TV series)
Mark Antony
– De Patre Vostro (About Your Father) (2007) … Mark Antony
– Deus Impeditio Esuritori Nullus (No God Can Stop a Hungry Man) (2007) … Mark Antony
– A Necessary Fiction (2007) … Mark Antony
– Death Mask (2007) … Mark Antony
– Philippi (2007) … Mark Antony
See all 22 episodes »
 
2007 Manchild (TV movie)
Joe
 
2006 Beau Brummell: This Charming Man (TV movie)
Beau Brummell
 
2006 Blackbeard: Terror at Sea (TV movie)
Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach
 
2006 Goose on the Loose
Kenneth Donnelly
 
2004 Vanity Fair
Rawdon Crawley
 
2004 Blessed
Craig Howard
 
2004 George and the Dragon
George
 
2003 The Mayor of Casterbridge (TV movie)
Donald Farfrae
 
2003 Photo Finish
James
 
2002 Resident Evil
Spence Parks
 
2001 A Knight's Tale
Colville
 
2001 Tomorrow
Andrew Spender
 
2000 The Wedding Tackle
Hal
 
2000 Metropolis (TV mini-series)
Nathan
 
2000 Don Quixote (TV movie)
Sansón Carrasco
 
2000 Maybe Baby
Carl Phipps
 
1999 Lighthouse
Richard Spader
 
1999 Women Talking Dirty
Daniel
 
1999 Mansfield Park
Tom Bertram
 
1998 Jilting Joe
Joe
 
1998 Bedrooms and Hallways
Brendan
 
1998 Blink (TV short)
John
 
1997 A Dance to the Music of Time (TV mini-series)
Nicholas Jenkins
– The War (1997) … Nicholas Jenkins
– The Thirties (1997) … Nicholas Jenkins
– The Twenties (1997) … Nicholas Jenkins
 
1997 Bright Hair (TV movie)
David Miles
 
1997 Have Your Cake and Eat It (TV mini-series)
Ben
– Episode #1.4 (1997) … Ben
– Episode #1.3 (1997) … Ben
– Episode #1.2 (1997) … Ben
– Episode #1.1 (1997) … Ben
 
1996 The Prince and the Pauper (TV series)
Miles Hendon
– Episode #1.6 (1996) … Miles Hendon
– Episode #1.5 (1996) … Miles Hendon
– Episode #1.4 (1996) … Miles Hendon
– Episode #1.3 (1996) … Miles Hendon
– Episode #1.2 (1996) … Miles Hendon
 
1996 The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (TV mini-series)
Mr. Lawrence
– Episode #1.3 (1996) … Mr. Lawrence
– Episode #1.1 (1996) … Mr. Lawrence
 
1996 The Tide of Life (TV mini-series)
Nick Stuart
 
1995 Feast of July
Jedd Wainwright
 
1995 Sharpe's Sword (TV movie)
Spears
 
1995 Tears Before Bedtime (TV series)
Jimmy Turner
– Episode #1.4 (1995) … Jimmy Turner
– Episode #1.3 (1995) … Jimmy Turner
– Episode #1.2 (1995) … Jimmy Turner
– Episode #1.1 (1995) … Jimmy Turner
 
1993 Crime Story (TV series)
Darius Guppy
– The Prince (1993) … Darius Guppy
 
1993 Rides (TV series)
Julian
– Episode #2.4 (1993) … Julian
– Episode #2.3 (1993) … Julian
– Episode #2.2 (1993) … Julian
– Episode #2.1 (1993) … Julian
 
1993 Calling the Shots (TV movie)
Brian Summers
 
1993 One Night Stand (short)
John
 
1992 Angels (TV movie)
Victor
 
1992 The Cloning of Joanna May (TV movie)
Oliver
 
1992 Bye Bye Baby (TV movie)
 
1991 Boon (TV series)
Alan Bridges
– Houseguests (1991) … Alan Bridges
 
1991 The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (TV series)
James McCarthy
– The Boscombe Valley Mystery (1991) … James McCarthy
 
1990 Coasting (TV series)
Mike Baker
– Another Fine Mess (1990) … Mike Baker
– Star Quality (1990) … Mike Baker
– Press Stud (1990) … Mike Baker
– Poetic Justice (1990) … Mike Baker
– Blackpool Rock (1990) … Mike Baker
See all 7 episodes »
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2008 The Edge of Love (thanks: John Maybury)
 
Show ShowSelf (7 titles)
2010-2011 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself - Actor
– Episode dated 7 June 2011 (2011) … Himself - Actor
– Episode dated 25 February 2011 (2011) … Himself - Actor
– Episode dated 8 February 2010 (2010) … Himself - Actor
 
2010 The Making of Solomon Kane (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2009 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.72 (2009) … Himself
 
2008 Reinventando Hollywood (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 British Film Forever (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
– Corsets, Cleavage and Country Houses: The Story of British Costume Drama (2007) … Himself
– Guns, Gangsters and Getaways: The Story of the British Crime Thriller (2007) … Himself
 
2005 GMTV (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 11 November 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2000 Humphrey Jennings: The Man Who Listened to Britain (TV documentary)
Narrator
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2012 The Big Picture (TV series)
 
2008 Sexo en serie (TV documentary)
Mark Antony
 

Related Videos

The Philanthropist: Season 1: Episode 8 -- Teddy has come to the impoverished Caribbean nation of Haiti with his partner, Philip, to try and solve an almost-hopeless food shortage. John Carter -- Taylor Kitsch and Dominic West 'John Carter' with HitFix's Drew McWeeny. Kitsch explains how the research on the Civil War helped him playing John Carter. Dominic West talks how well prepared director Andrew Stanton was on set John Carter -- Transplanted to Mars, a Civil War vet discovers a lush planet inhabited by 12-foot tall barbarians. Finding himself a prisoner of these creatures, he escapes, only to encounter a princess who is in desperate need of a savior.
See all 51 »
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

Played Morville in "Four Nights in Knaresborough", a new play by Paul Corcoran - Tricycle Theatre in London (1999). See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | 10 Articles  | See more »

Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)
Edit

Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

The first job I ever did was Equus on stage, as the boy, and I was 17, and we opened the show with me naked in the spotlight being examined by doctors. That was my entrance to the stage, so anything after that was easy. Also, for some reason, nudity was never shameful, it was never brought up in my household when I was a kid... See more »

Trivia:

James' co-star in 'Rome', Kevin McKidd, also played his love interest in 'Bedrooms and Hallways'. See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini