Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis, popularly known as Theo James is an English actor. James is best known for his role as Tobias “Four” Eaton in The Divergent Series film trilogy. He earns several awards and nominations for his work in the Divergent film trilogy. He has starred in several other movies and television shows. He started a film and television production company Untapped.
What is Theo James Famous For?
- His role as Tobias “Four” Eaton in The Divergent Series film trilogy.
Where is Theo James From?
Theo James was born on 16 December 1984. His birth name is Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis. His birth place is in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire in England. He holds English nationality. He was born to his father, Philip Taptklis, and his mother Jane Martin. He has four older siblings, two brothers, and two sisters. He belongs to the white ethnicity and has Greek, English, and Scottish ancestry. His religion is Christianity and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius. His hometown is Askett, Buckinghamshire.
Regarding his educational background, he attended Aylesbury Grammar School. He received his undergraduate degree in philosophy from the University of Nottingham. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Theo James Career
- Theo James made his acting debut appearing in two episodes of the television drama mini-series, A Passionate Woman in 2010.
- He made his film debut with a comedy-drama film, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger in 2010.
- After his guest appearance in Downton Abbey, he starred in the lead role in the short-lived horror series, Bedlam in 2011.
- He played David in the fourth installment of Underworld: Awakening. He reprised his role in its fifth installment, Underworld: Blood Wars.
- He starred in the lead role as Detective Walter William Clark Jr. in the American crime-drama series, Golden Boy in 2013.
- James made his breakthrough after he played Tobias “Four” Eaton in the social science fiction action film, Divergent in 2014.
- He later went on to reprise his role in the sequel, The Divergent Series: Insurgent in 2015 and The Divergent Series: Allegiant in 2016.
- He won Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Breakout Star for Divergent.
- He won two Teen Choice Awards for Choice Movie Actor: Action for Divergent. He earned nominations in the same category in its sequels, Insurgent and Allegiant.
- He won People’s Choice Awards for Favorite Movie Duo (with Shailene Woodley) for Divergent. They were nominated once again for The Divergent Series: Allegiant.
- He won Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Liplock (with Shailene Woodley) for The Divergent Series: Insurgent.
- His other films are The Inbetweeners Movie, The Benefactor, War on Everyone, The Secret Scripture, Zoe, How It Ends, Mr. Malcolm’s List, and Dual.
- He starred as well as executive produced the 2018 political thriller film, Backstabbing for Beginners and the 2019 crime drama film, Lying and Stealing.
- He played the lead role of Sidney Parker in the first season of Sandition in 2019.
- He starred in and produced the 2020 science fiction film, Archive.
- He voiced Hector from season two to four of the series, Castlevania.
- He voiced Rek’yr in the series, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
- He voiced Vesemir in the series, The Witcher and the 2021 film, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf
- He started his own film and TV production company, Untapped in 2019.
- He is set to star as Henry DeTamble in the drama series, The Time Traveler’s Wife.
- He will also star in the second season of the satire series, The White Lotus.
Who is Theo James Wife?
Theo James is a married man. The English actor is married to Irish actress, Ruth Kearney. The two met way back at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. The two tied a knot in 2018. Their first child was born in 2021.
They have residences in Venice Beach, California, and North London.
Did Theo James Date Shailene Woodley?
No, The Divergent film trilogy co-stars, Theo James and Shailene Woodley never dated each other. They became one of the favorite on-screen couples after they starred together in the Divergent Series film trilogy. Fans loved their reel life chemistry. However, they never became a real-life couple.
What is Theo James Height?
Theo James stands at the height of 1.83 m i.e. 6 feet tall. He has a body weight of 172 lbs i.e. 78 kg. He has an athletic body build. His eye color is dark brown and his hair color is also dark brown.
His sexual orientation is straight.
What is Theo James Net Worth?
Theo James is one of a popular English actors. He has starred in numerous movies and tv shows. He has also provided the voice for several films and television series. The majority of his income comes from his acting career. He became the brand ambassador for Hugo Boss in 2015. He appeared in its print ads and commercials for men’s fragrances. He also started a film and television production company in 2019. Summing up, he makes his fortune from his career in the entertainment industry. His net worth is estimated at $30 million at present.
Did You Know?
- Star International named Theo James the “Star of Tomorrow” in 2009.
- He was the singer and guitarist of the London-based band, Shere Khan, which disbanded in 2012.
- He starred in theater productions, Sex with Strangers (2017) and City of Angels (2020).
- He is a supporter of refugees’ rights.
- He called for greater humanitarian aid for people displaced by the Syrian Civil War.