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James Purefoy

Bio: James Brian Mark Purefoy (born 3 June 1964) is an English actor. He played Mark Antony in the HBO series Rome, Nick Jenkins in A Dance to the Music of Time, college professor turned serial killer Joe Carroll in the series The Following, Solomon Kane in the film of the same name, and Hap Collins in the Sundance series Hap and Leonard
Born: Wed, Jun 03 1964
Birthplace: Taunton, England, UK
James Purefoy is 60 years old
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Poster of Masters of the Universe
Masters of the Universe
James Purefoy will be 62 in Masters of the Universe as 'King Randor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 2026
Poster of Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie
Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie
James Purefoy was 59 in Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie as 'Rick Eden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 2023
Poster of Fisherman's Friends: One and All
Fisherman's Friends: One and All
James Purefoy was 58 in Fisherman's Friends: One and All as 'Jim'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 2022
Poster of Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans
Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans
James Purefoy was 57 in Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans as 'Additional Voices (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 21 2021
Poster of Limbo
Limbo
James Purefoy was 55 in Limbo as 'Lucifer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 22 2019
Poster of All Hail the Popcorn King!
All Hail the Popcorn King!
James Purefoy was 55 in All Hail the Popcorn King! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 18 2019
Poster of Fisherman's Friends
Fisherman's Friends
James Purefoy was 54 in Fisherman's Friends as 'Jim'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 2019
Poster of It's Me, Sugar
It's Me, Sugar
James Purefoy was 53 in It's Me, Sugar as 'Billy Wilder'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 11 2018
Poster of Churchill
Churchill
James Purefoy was 52 in Churchill as 'King George VI'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 25 2017
Poster of Interlude In Prague
Interlude In Prague
James Purefoy was 52 in Interlude In Prague as 'Baron Saloka'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 25 2017
Poster of Equity
Equity
James Purefoy was 52 in Equity as 'Michael Connor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 2016
Poster of High-Rise
High-Rise
James Purefoy was 51 in High-Rise as 'Pangbourne'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 22 2015
Poster of Momentum
Momentum
James Purefoy was 51 in Momentum as 'Mr. Washington'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 2015
Poster of Wicked Blood
Wicked Blood
James Purefoy was 49 in Wicked Blood as ''Wild' Bill Owens'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 2014
Poster of John Carter
John Carter
James Purefoy was 47 in John Carter as 'Kantos Kan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 2012
Poster of Ironclad
Ironclad
James Purefoy was 46 in Ironclad as 'Thomas Marshall'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 03 2011
Poster of Solomon Kane
Solomon Kane
James Purefoy was 45 in Solomon Kane as 'Solomon Kane'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 2009
Poster of Diamonds
Diamonds
James Purefoy was 44 in Diamonds as 'Lucas Denmont'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 2009
Poster of Lena: The Bride of Ice
Lena: The Bride of Ice
James Purefoy was 44 in Lena: The Bride of Ice as 'Dr. Harper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 2008
Poster of Frankenstein
Frankenstein
James Purefoy was 43 in Frankenstein as 'Clerval'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 24 2007
Poster of Beau Brummell: This Charming Man
Beau Brummell: This Charming Man
James Purefoy was 42 in Beau Brummell: This Charming Man as 'Beau Brummell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 19 2006
Poster of Goose on the Loose
Goose on the Loose
James Purefoy was 41 in Goose on the Loose as 'Kenneth Donnelly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 13 2006
Poster of Photo Finish
Photo Finish
James Purefoy was 40 in Photo Finish as 'James Wise'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 08 2004
Poster of Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair
James Purefoy was 40 in Vanity Fair as 'Rawdon Crawley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 2004
Poster of Blessed
Blessed
James Purefoy was 39 in Blessed as 'Craig Howard'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 16 2004
Poster of George and the Dragon
George and the Dragon
James Purefoy was 39 in George and the Dragon as 'George'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 2004
Poster of The Mayor of Casterbridge
The Mayor of Casterbridge
James Purefoy was 39 in The Mayor of Casterbridge as 'Donald Farfrae'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 28 2003
Poster of Resident Evil
Resident Evil
James Purefoy was 37 in Resident Evil as 'Spence Parks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 2002
Poster of Women Talking Dirty
Women Talking Dirty
James Purefoy was 37 in Women Talking Dirty as 'Daniel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 2001
Poster of A Knight's Tale
A Knight's Tale
James Purefoy was 36 in A Knight's Tale as 'Colville'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 2001
Poster of Tomorrow
Tomorrow
James Purefoy was 36 in Tomorrow as 'Andrew Spender'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 2001
Poster of Humphrey Jennings: The Man Who Listened to Britain
Humphrey Jennings: The Man Who Listened to Britain
James Purefoy was 36 in Humphrey Jennings: The Man Who Listened to Britain as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 2000
Poster of The Wedding Tackle
The Wedding Tackle
James Purefoy was 36 in The Wedding Tackle as 'Hal'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 2000
Poster of Maybe Baby
Maybe Baby
James Purefoy was 35 in Maybe Baby as 'Carl Phipps'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 2000
Poster of Don Quixote
Don Quixote
James Purefoy was 35 in Don Quixote as 'Carrasco'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 09 2000
Poster of Lighthouse
Lighthouse
James Purefoy was 35 in Lighthouse as 'Richard Spader'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 2000
Poster of Mansfield Park
Mansfield Park
James Purefoy was 35 in Mansfield Park as 'Tom Bertram'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1999
Poster of Jilting Joe
Jilting Joe
James Purefoy was 34 in Jilting Joe as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1998
Poster of Bedrooms and Hallways
Bedrooms and Hallways
James Purefoy was 34 in Bedrooms and Hallways as 'Brendan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1998
Poster of Bright Hair
Bright Hair
James Purefoy was 32 in Bright Hair as 'David Miles'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 09 1997
Poster of Feast of July
Feast of July
James Purefoy was 31 in Feast of July as 'Jedd Wainwright'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 1995
Poster of Sharpe's Sword
Sharpe's Sword
James Purefoy was 30 in Sharpe's Sword as 'Cpt. Jack Spears'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 26 1995
Poster of One Night Stand
One Night Stand
James Purefoy was 29 in One Night Stand as 'John'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 12 1994
Poster of Angels
Angels
James Purefoy was 28 in Angels as 'Victor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1992
Poster of The Cloning of Joanna May
The Cloning of Joanna May
James Purefoy was 27 in The Cloning of Joanna May as 'Oliver'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 16 1992

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Saint-Pierre
Saint-Pierre
James Purefoy was 60+ in Saint-Pierre as 'Sean Gallagher'.
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Mon, Jan 06 2025
Poster of Land of Women
Land of Women
James Purefoy was 60+ in Land of Women as 'Fred'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 26 2024
Poster of The Veil
The Veil
James Purefoy was 59+ in The Veil as 'Sir Michael Althorp'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 30 2024
Poster of Malpractice
Malpractice
James Purefoy was 58+ in Malpractice as 'Dr. Leo Harris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 23 2023
Poster of The Recruit
The Recruit
James Purefoy was 58+ in The Recruit as 'Oliver Bonner-Jones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 16 2022
Poster of Marie Antoinette
Marie Antoinette
James Purefoy was 58+ in Marie Antoinette as 'Louis XV'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 2022
Poster of No Man's Land
No Man's Land
James Purefoy was 56+ in No Man's Land as 'Stanley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 2020
Poster of El Candidato
El Candidato
James Purefoy was 56+ in El Candidato as 'Wayne Addison'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 17 2020
Poster of Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler
Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler
James Purefoy was 55+ in Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler as 'Captain Gulliver 'Gully' Troy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 28 2019
Poster of Sex Education
Sex Education
James Purefoy was 54+ in Sex Education as 'Remi Milburn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 2019
Poster of A Discovery of Witches
A Discovery of Witches
James Purefoy was 54+ in A Discovery of Witches as 'Philippe De Clermont, Philippe de Clermont'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 2018
Poster of Altered Carbon
Altered Carbon
James Purefoy was 53+ in Altered Carbon as 'Laurens Bancroft'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 02 2018
Poster of Urban Myths
Urban Myths
James Purefoy was 52+ in Urban Myths as 'Billy Wilder'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 19 2017
Poster of Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
James Purefoy was 52+ in Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia as 'Amulet (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 23 2016
Poster of Roots
Roots
James Purefoy was 51+ in Roots as 'John Waller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 30 2016
Poster of Hap and Leonard
Hap and Leonard
James Purefoy was 51+ in Hap and Leonard as 'Hap Collins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 02 2016
Poster of The Following
The Following
James Purefoy was 48+ in The Following as 'Joe Carroll'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 21 2013
Poster of The Hollow Crown
The Hollow Crown
James Purefoy was 48+ in The Hollow Crown as 'Thomas of Mowbray'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 30 2012
Poster of Revenge
Revenge
James Purefoy was 47+ in Revenge as 'Dominik Wright'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2011
Poster of Injustice
Injustice
James Purefoy was 47+ in Injustice as 'William Travers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 2011
Poster of Camelot
Camelot
James Purefoy was 46+ in Camelot as 'King Lot, '.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 25 2011
Poster of Episodes
Episodes
James Purefoy was 46+ in Episodes as 'Rob'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2011
Poster of The Philanthropist
The Philanthropist
James Purefoy was 45+ in The Philanthropist
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Wed, Jun 24 2009
Poster of Diamonds
Diamonds
James Purefoy was 44+ in Diamonds
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 2009
Poster of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
James Purefoy was 44+ in Late Night with Jimmy Fallon as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 02 2009
Poster of The Summit
The Summit
James Purefoy was 44+ in The Summit as 'Thom Lightstone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 15 2008
Poster of Blackbeard
Blackbeard
James Purefoy was 42+ in Blackbeard as 'Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 2006
Poster of Rome
Rome
James Purefoy was 41+ in Rome as 'Mark Antony'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 28 2005
Poster of The Mayor of Casterbridge
The Mayor of Casterbridge
James Purefoy was 39+ in The Mayor of Casterbridge as 'Donald Farfrae'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 17 2003
Poster of A Dance to the Music of Time
A Dance to the Music of Time
James Purefoy was 33+ in A Dance to the Music of Time as 'Nicholas Jenkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 09 1997
Poster of The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
James Purefoy was 32+ in The Tenant of Wildfell Hall as 'Mr. Lawrence'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 17 1996
Poster of The Prince and the Pauper
The Prince and the Pauper
James Purefoy was 32+ in The Prince and the Pauper as 'Miles Hendon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 10 1996
Poster of The Tide of Life
The Tide of Life
James Purefoy was 31+ in The Tide of Life as 'Nick Stuart'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 05 1996
Poster of Tears Before Bedtime
Tears Before Bedtime
James Purefoy was 30+ in Tears Before Bedtime as 'Jimmy Turner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1995
Poster of Calling the Shots
Calling the Shots
James Purefoy was 29+ in Calling the Shots as 'Brian Summers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 15 1994
Poster of Sharpe
Sharpe
James Purefoy was 28+ in Sharpe as 'Jack Spears'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 05 1993
Poster of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
James Purefoy was 19+ in Sherlock Holmes as 'James McCarthy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 24 1984
Poster of Outrageous
Outrageous
James Purefoy will be 60+ in Outrageous as 'David Freeman-Mitford'.
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