James Purefoy

Birth Name:

James Brian Mark Purefoy

Birth Place:

Taunton, Somerset, England

Profession

Actor, Producer

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․"
Made his screen acting debut as Mike Baker in the TV series "Coasting" in 1990
Was discovered by a casting director who saw his performance as the lead in "Henry V" at the Central School of Speech and Drama
Best known for his role as the title character in "Solomon Kane" and as Thomas Marshal in "Ironclad․"
Frequently portrays noble characters who are distinguished in society
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

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