Theo James

About

Theo James, born as Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis on December 16, 1984, in High Wycombe, UK, is a renowned British actor. He is most famed for his role as Tobias "Four" Eaton in the "Divergent" series. James graduated from the University of Nottingham and later trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Aside from his major work in the "Divergent" series, he has found roles in various other TV shows and films including "Underworld: Awakening," "Bedlam," and "Golden Boy." In addition to acting, Theo James has also dabbled in music, singing and playing guitar in the London-based band, 'Shere Khan.'

Associated With

Throughout his career, Theo James has worked with numerous industry professionals. In the Divergent series, he collaborated with Shailene Woodley and their on-screen bond sparked rumors of off-screen romance, however, both actors denied these allegations. He has also worked with Hollywood heavyweights like Kate Beckinsale in the Underworld franchise. Moreover, James starred alongside Dakota Fanning in the drama "Franny" and has collaborated with director Andrew Goldman in the movie "Lying and Stealing." Despite his high-profile collaborations, he has kept his personal life relatively private and has been in a long-term relationship with actress Ruth Kearney.

Career Highlights

• 2005: Theo James starts his acting career in theatre, participating in the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
• 2007: After graduating from theatre school, he gets his start on television with “A Passionate Woman”.
• 2010: He breaks into the film industry with "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger".
• 2012: Gets his breakthrough role on television as "Kemal Pamuk" in popular series "Downton Abbey".
• 2012-2013: Stars in key supporting role in the Golden Globe Award-winning series “Golden Boy”.
• 2014: His career peaks when he plays "Four" in the blockbuster “Divergent”, a role he will reprise in the next three movies of the franchise. This year, James also takes the lead in the movie “London Fields”.
• 2016: Wins the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Action/Adventure for "The Divergent Series: Allegiant".
• 2017: Marks his entry into the world of music by joining the 'London based band 'Shere Khan'.
• 2018: He breaks into the world of voice acting with the video game “The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan”.
• 2020: He takes on the role of "Jack" in the TV mini series “The War of the Worlds”.
• 2021: Stars in "Archive", earning him further recognition in the industry. He also voices Regek in dark fantasy video game "Arcane".

Notable Awards

• Theo James is a British actor who has gained popularity especially for his role in the "Divergent" series. Although he's a noteworthy actor, it appears that he hasn't won any major industry awards as of his performances to date, such as an Academy Award or a Golden Globe. His nominations, however, include a People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie Duo which he shared with Shailene Woodley for their roles in "Divergent". It's always a good idea to do a recent search for up-to-date information.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular theo james Movie/TV Show?

The most popular movie featuring Theo James is arguably "Divergent" released in 2014, where he played the role of Four, also known as Tobias Eaton. This film is a science fiction adventure based on a bestselling novel by Veronica Roth. In terms of TV shows, James is most recognized for his role in the British period drama "Downton Abbey" where he portrayed Kemal Pamuk. Though his stint on the show was brief, it was impactful and garnered significant attention.

How Did theo james Get Famous?

Theo James, a British actor, rose to fame through his role as Tobias "Four" Eaton in the "Divergent" series, a popular science fiction film franchise based on the novels by Veronica Roth. Prior to this breakthrough, he had various roles in British television series, such as "Bedlam" and "Golden Boy", as well as a small part in "Downton Abbey". However, his leading role in "Divergent" in 2014 and its subsequent sequels catapulted him into international stardom and established him as a recognized figure in Hollywood.