Theo James, born Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis, is an English actor and producer. He is best known for his role as Tobias Eaton in The Divergent Series film trilogy (2014–2016). James has also appeared in horror films like *Underworld: Awakening* (2012) and *Underworld: Blood Wars* (2016), as well as the science fiction film *Archive* (2020), and the dark comedy *The Monkey* (2025) where he plays twin brothers.
December 1984: Theo James was born
On December 16, 1984, Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis, known as Theo James, was born in High Wycombe to Philip Taptiklis and Jane (née Martin).
2009: Named 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 '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 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 the role of 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'.
2013: Starred as Detective Walter William Clark Jr. in Golden Boy
In 2013, Theo James starred as Detective Walter William Clark Jr. in the American crime-drama series 'Golden Boy'.
2014: Starred as Tobias Eaton in The Divergent Series
In 2014, Theo James gained recognition for playing Tobias Eaton in The Divergent Series.
2014: Starred in Divergent
In 2014, Theo James's breakthrough role was his portrayal of Tobias "Four" Eaton in 'Divergent', a film adaptation of Veronica Roth's novel.
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 his role as 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, met Syrian refugees, and became a supporter of refugees' rights, advocating for humanitarian aid.
2016: Returned in The Divergent Series: Allegiant
In 2016, Theo James returned in 'The Divergent Series: Allegiant', continuing his role as Tobias "Four" Eaton.
2016: Starred in Underworld: Blood Wars and The Divergent Series
In 2016, Theo James starred in 'Underworld: Blood Wars' and continued his role as Tobias Eaton in 'The Divergent Series'.
August 2018: Married Ruth Kearney
On August 25, 2018, Theo James married Ruth Kearney at the Islington Town Hall after meeting at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
2018: Starred in Backstabbing for Beginners and How It Ends
In 2018, Theo James executive produced and starred as Michael in 'Backstabbing for Beginners' and as Will Younger in the Netflix film 'How It Ends'.
2019: Starred in Sanditon and Launched Untapped Production Company
In 2019, Theo James executive produced and played Sidney Parker in the British series 'Sanditon'. He also launched his own film and TV production company, named Untapped, that same year.
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'.
2021: Birth of first child
In 2021, Theo James and Ruth Kearney welcomed their first daughter.
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: 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', earning him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
September 2023: Birth of second child
In September 2023, Theo James and Ruth Kearney welcomed their second child.
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, Duke of Halstead, in the Guy Ritchie 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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