Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Theo James
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Theo James made an impact.
Theo James is an English actor recognized for his role as Tobias Eaton in The Divergent Series film trilogy. He has also appeared in horror films like Underworld: Awakening and Underworld: Blood Wars, as well as the science fiction film Archive. He is known for his work in both action and science fiction genres.
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2010: Television Debut and Film Credits
In 2010, Theo James made his television debut in "A Passionate Woman" and played Kemal Pamuk in "Downton Abbey". His film credits include "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger" (2010).
2011: Starred in Bedlam and The Inbetweeners Movie
In 2011, Theo James starred in the horror series "Bedlam" as Jed Harper and played James in "The Inbetweeners Movie".
2012: Appeared in Room at the Top, Case Sensitive, The Domino Effect and Underworld: Awakening
In 2012, Theo James appeared in the miniseries "Room at the Top" as Jack Wales, ITV's "Case Sensitive" as Aiden Harper, and the films "The Domino Effect" and "Underworld: Awakening", playing David.
2012: Starred in Underworld: Awakening
In 2012, Theo James starred in the horror film "Underworld: Awakening".
2012: Shere Khan Disbanded
In 2012, Theo James' London-based band Shere Khan disbanded.
2013: Appeared in Golden Boy
In 2013, Theo James appeared in the short-lived CBS crime drama series "Golden Boy".
2014: Gained recognition for Divergent Series
In 2014, Theo James gained recognition for playing Tobias Eaton in "The Divergent Series" film trilogy.
2014: Breakthrough Role in Divergent
In 2014, Theo James had his breakthrough role portraying Tobias "Four" Eaton in "Divergent", a film adaptation of Veronica Roth's novel.
2015: Brand Ambassador for Hugo Boss
In 2015, Theo James became the brand ambassador for Hugo Boss fragrances for men, appearing in print ads and commercials.
2015: Reprised Role in The Divergent Series: Insurgent
In 2015, Theo James reprised his role as Tobias "Four" Eaton in the sequel "The Divergent Series: Insurgent".
2015: Starred in London Fields and The Benefactor
In 2015, Theo James starred alongside Amber Heard, Billy Bob Thornton and Jim Sturgess in the film adaptation of "London Fields", and in the indie drama "The Benefactor", with Richard Gere and Dakota Fanning.
June 2016: Travelled to Greece with UNHCR
In June 2016, Theo James travelled to Greece with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and met Syrian refugees, later becoming a supporter of refugees' rights.
2016: Returned in The Divergent Series: Allegiant
In 2016, Theo James returned in "The Divergent Series: Allegiant", performing his own stunts in the film series.
2016: Starred in Underworld: Blood Wars and The Divergent Series: Allegiant
In 2016, Theo James starred in "Underworld: Blood Wars" and "The Divergent Series: Allegiant".
2018: Executive Produced and Starred in Backstabbing for Beginners and How It Ends
In 2018, Theo James executive produced and starred as Michael in "Backstabbing for Beginners". He also starred as Will Younger in the Netflix film "How It Ends".
2019: Executive Produced and Starred in Sanditon and Launched Untapped
In 2019, Theo James executive produced and played Sidney Parker in the British series "Sanditon" and launched his film and TV production company, Untapped.
2020: Produced and Appeared in Archive
In 2020, Theo James produced and appeared in the science fiction film "Archive", playing a robotics scientist.
2020: Starred in Archive
In 2020, Theo James starred in the science fiction film "Archive".
May 2022: Starred in The Time Traveler's Wife Premiere
In May 2022, Theo James starred in the romance series "The Time Traveler's Wife", which premiered in May 2022.
2022: Appeared in The Time Traveler's Wife and The White Lotus
In 2022, Theo James appeared in the romance series "The Time Traveler's Wife" and the dark comedy series "The White Lotus", which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
2024: Played lead role in The Gentlemen
In 2024, Theo James played the lead role in Guy Ritchie's action comedy series "The Gentlemen".
2024: Starred in The Gentlemen
In 2024, Theo James starred as Edward "Eddie" Horniman in Guy Ritchie's television series "The Gentlemen", released on Netflix.
2025: Starred in The Monkey
In 2025, Theo James starred in a dual lead role as the twin brothers Hal and Bill Shelburn in Oz Perkins's comedy horror "The Monkey".
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