History of Theo James in Timeline

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

December 1984: Theo James Born

In December 1984, Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis, known professionally as Theo James, was born.

2009: Named a "Star of Tomorrow"

In 2009, Theo James was named a "Star of Tomorrow" by Screen International.

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).

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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".

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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.

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2012: Starred in Underworld: Awakening

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

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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".

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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.

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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".

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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.

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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.

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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".

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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".

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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.

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2020: Produced and Appeared in Archive

In 2020, Theo James produced and appeared in the science fiction film "Archive", playing a robotics scientist.

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2020: Starred in Archive

In 2020, Theo James starred in the science fiction film "Archive".

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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.

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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.

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