Actor James Purefoy: biography, filmography

"Philanthropist", "Mansfield Park", "Solomon Kane", "John Carter" - only a few of those films and series, thanks to which the audience was remembered by James Purefoy. This year, the charming actor celebrated his 52nd birthday, on his account already over 60 roles. James is not a hostage to one role, constantly experimenting with images to the delight of fans. What else is known about it?

James Purefoy: a biography of the star

The actor was born in the UK, there was a joyful event in June 1964. James Purefoy was still a child, when his mother and father dispersed, the boy remained with his mother. From the memories of the artist it follows that at school he studied medium, he did not pursue knowledge, preferring entertainment.

James Purefoy early began to work, had time to test their strength in various fields. The longest time he worked on a pig farm. Then the young man was carried away by the romance of distant wanderings, but he did not travel long. Returning home, James moved to live with his father. Accidental acquaintance with the teacher of acting skills helped him understand what he wants to do in the future.

Education, theater

Deciding to become an actor, James Purefoy realized that he needed a proper education. He decided to get his speech and drama at the Central School. After graduation, the young actor began to play in the theater. His first serious achievement dates back to 1988, when the young man entered the creative team of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

In two years of cooperation with the Royal Shakespeare Company, James gained experience, he began to trust the central roles. Purefoy took part in many productions, including "King Lear", "Macbeth", "Storm". James also noted on the stage of the National Theater, playing in the performances "Relapse" and "Four Knights". However, the ambitious young man dreamed of fame and admiration, which made him succeed in the world of cinema.

Roles in movies and TV shows

In 1995, for the first time on the set, James Purefoy. His filmography began with the painting "The First Summer of Love." The role of the young man in this criminal drama was insignificant, he did not bring fame. The situation was different with the tape "Bedrooms and hallways", in which James appeared after that. The picture touched on the topic of bisexual relations, which gave it a scandalous character. About the performer of one of the main roles began to speak.

"Mansfield Park" is another well-known film starring James Purefoy, whose films and biography are covered in this article. In this historical film project, he embodied the image of the heir to a huge fortune, the eldest son of Sir Thomas Bertram.

Horror and comedy are genres in which a talented actor has also shown himself. He looks equally organic both in the horror "Demon of the Night", and in the comic picture "Everything is possible, baby".

What else to see

"Mansfield Park" showed how well the actor copes with the roles in historical paintings. It is not surprising that he was offered the main role in the historical melodrama "The Iron Knight". James Purefoy played a major role in this picture. The action takes place in the 13th century, the knight of the Knights Templar is struggling to save from the tyrant king Rochester Castle, which he encroaches.

American audience James especially remembered after the TV project "Philanthropist", in which the actor also embodied one of the central images. His hero was the carefree former billionaire and playboy Teddy, losing a single child and forced to seek the meaning of life in helping other people. It is impossible not to mention the fantastic action movie "Solomon Kane", in which Purefoy tried on the role of an English soldier living, or rather trying to survive in the distant sixteenth century.

Life Behind the Scenes

It is known that James Purefoy was married twice. The actor found his happiness only in his second marriage, his choice was producer Jessica Adams, from whom he has a child. Also, James gave birth to her son, ex-wife Holi Aird, an actress with whom he had long divorced. For unknown reasons, with his ex-wife and child from her, he practically does not communicate. It is worth mentioning that for several years the actor had met with actress Fei Ripley.