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 of 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,a joyful event occurred 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 timeto test your 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 thathe needs 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.

For two years of cooperation with the RoyalShakespeare's company James gained experience, he began to trust the central role. 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 admirers, which made him succeed in the world of cinema.

Roles in movies and TV shows

In 1995, for the first time on the setJames Purefoy. His filmography began with the painting "The First Summer of Love." The role of the young man in this criminal drama turned out to be insignificant, he did not bring fame. Otherwise, it was the tape "Bedrooms and hallways," in which James starred 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 tape, inwhich starred James Purefoy, films and biography of which are discussed 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 actorcopes with roles in historical paintings. It is no wonder that he was offered the main role in the historical melodrama "The Iron Knight". James Purefoy played a major role in this film. The action takes place in the 13th century, the knight of the Order of the Templars is struggling to save from the tyrant king Rochester Castle, which he encroaches.

To the American spectators James was especially rememberedafter the release of the television 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 Ayrd, an actress with whom he had divorced long ago. 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.