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 best known for his role as Tobias Eaton in The Divergent Series film trilogy. He has also starred in horror films such as Underworld: Awakening and Underworld: Blood Wars, as well as the science fiction film Archive. His work spans across various genres, establishing him as a versatile performer in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

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.

2011: Starred in Bedlam and The Inbetweeners Movie

In 2011, Theo James starred in the horror series Bedlam and played James in the comedy The Inbetweeners Movie.

2012: Shere Khan disbanded

In 2012, Shere Khan, the London-based band where Theo James was the singer and guitarist, disbanded.

2012: Appeared in Room at the Top, Case Sensitive, The Domino Effect and Underworld: Awakening

In 2012, Theo James appeared in Room at the Top, Case Sensitive, The Domino Effect, and Underworld: Awakening, playing David in the latter.

2012: Starred in Underworld: Awakening

In 2012, Theo James starred in the horror film Underworld: Awakening.

2013: Appeared in Golden Boy

In 2013, Theo James appeared in the short-lived CBS crime drama series Golden Boy.

2014: Starred in Divergent

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.

2015: Became brand ambassador for Hugo Boss fragrances

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 the role of Tobias "Four" Eaton in 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), met Syrian refugees, and has since supported 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 the film Underworld: Blood Wars and reprised his role as Tobias Eaton in 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 and starred as Will Younger in the Netflix film How It Ends.

2019: Executive produced and played Sidney Parker in Sanditon and launched Untapped

In 2019, Theo James executive produced and played Sidney Parker in the British series Sanditon and launched his own 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

In May 2022, Theo James starred in the romance series The Time Traveler's Wife.

2022: Starred in The Time Traveler's Wife and The White Lotus

In 2022, Theo James starred in the romance series The Time Traveler's Wife and the dark comedy series The White Lotus, earning him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for The White Lotus.