Theo James
Biography
Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis, widely recognized as Theo James, was born on December 16, 1984, in England. He gained significant fame for his role as Tobias "Four" Eaton in the popular film trilogy, The Divergent Series, which showcased his ability to embody complex characters. James has also made a mark in the horror genre with his performances in Underworld: Awakening (2012) and Underworld: Blood Wars (2016), both of which contributed to the enduring legacy of the Underworld franchise.
In addition to his work in horror, he demonstrated his versatility in the action film How It Ends (2018) and explored themes of futuristic technology in the science fiction film Archive (2020).
On television, Theo James showcased his acting range in the crime drama Golden Boy (2012), where he portrayed a young detective navigating the challenges of law enforcement. More recently, he starred in the romantic series The Time Traveler's Wife (2022), adapting the beloved novel into a new format, which further solidified his status as a talented actor in both film and television.
Throughout his career, James has consistently impressed audiences with his performances, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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Divergent
2014 • Tobias 'Four' Eaton
The Secret Scripture
2017 • Father Gaunt
The Inbetweeners Movie
2011
Insurgent
2015 • Tobias 'Four' Eaton
Allegiant
2016 • Tobias 'Four' Eaton
Mr. Malcolm's List
2022 • Captain Henry Ossory
Dual
2022 • Robert Michaels
Lying and Stealing
2019 • Ivan
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf
2021 • Vesemir (voice)
London Fields
2018 • Guy Clinch
Underworld: Awakening
2012 • David
The Monkey
2025 • Hal / Bill
Underworld: Blood Wars
2016 • David
Backstabbing for Beginners
2018 • Michael
How It Ends
2018 • Will
War on Everyone
2016 • Lord James Mangan
The Benefactor
2015 • Luke
Archive
2020 • George Almore
Zoe
2018 • Ash
Castlevania
2017 • Hector (voice)
Bedlam
2011 • Jed Harper
Golden Boy (2013)
2013 • Detective Walter Clark