James Purefoy Biography

Fast Facts

• Received the Jury Award for Best Actor at the 2004 Temecula Valley International Film Festival for "Photo Finish․"
• Was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series in 2014
• Made his acting debut at the age of 17 in a stage production of "Equus․"
• Was discovered by a casting director who saw his performance as the lead in "Henry V" at the Central School of Speech and Drama
• Made his screen acting debut as Mike Baker in the TV series "Coasting" in 1990
• Frequently portrays noble characters who are distinguished in society
• Best known for his role as the title character in "Solomon Kane" and as Thomas Marshal in "Ironclad․"
• Was in contention for the role of James Bond in "GoldenEye" and "Casino Royale․"
• Was originally cast as the character V in "V for Vendetta," but left the project six weeks into shooting
• Worked as a hospital porter and pig farmer before deciding to enter acting