James has also been involved in humanitarian work, supporting causes such as the United Nations Development Programme and the charity, Doctors Without Borders.

The band was together for several years and played gigs in the UK. He then went to the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, where he trained in acting.ĭuring his time at the University of Nottingham, James was a member of the band Shere Khan, where he played guitar and sang backing vocals. James attended Aylesbury Grammar School and later went on to study philosophy at the University of Nottingham.

His mother is a lawyer, and his father is a businessman. He is the youngest of five children in his family. His birth name is Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis. Theo James was born on December 16, 1984, in Oxford, England. They have been together since 2009 and got married in 2018. James is married to Irish actress Ruth Kearney. He has also worked as a model for brands like Hugo Boss and was the face of the fragrance, “Boss The Scent.” In addition to his film work, James has also appeared in several TV shows, including Downton Abbey, Golden Boy, and Sanditon, where he played the lead role of Sidney Parker. He has also appeared in other films, including The Benefactor, London Fields, and How It Ends. James gained wider recognition in 2012 when he played the role of David in Underworld: Awakening and later, Four in the Divergent film series. In 2010, he made his TV debut in the series A Passionate Woman and his film debut in You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger. He started his career in acting with stage productions before transitioning to television and film. He was born on December 16, 1984, in Oxford, England.Īfter graduating from the University of Nottingham, James trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Theo James is an English actor, best known for his roles in the Divergent film series and the TV show Sanditon.

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