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<p><strong>Keywords: Theo James, Divergent, Underworld, The Inbetweeners Movie, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Kearney">Ruth Kearney</a></strong></p>

<h2>Early Life and Heritage</h2>
<p>Theo James was born on December 16, 1984, in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. His full birth name is <a href="/biography/theo-james">Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis</a>. He is the youngest of five siblings in a large family. His parents are Jane Martin and Philip Taptiklis. Theo has a diverse heritage, with ancestral roots including English, Scottish, Greek, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealanders">New Zealander</a>. He holds English nationality.</p>

<h2>Education and Acting Training</h2>
<p>James received his early education at Aylesbury Grammar School, an all-boys grammar school located in Buckinghamshire, South East England. He then attended the University of Nottingham, where he earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy. Following his undergraduate studies, he pursued a career in acting by enrolling at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, England. Founded in 1946, the school is affiliated with The Conservatoire for Dance and Drama and is an associate school of the University of the West of England’s Faculty of Arts, Creative Industries and Education.</p>

<h2>Television Career</h2>
<p>Theo James made his on-screen debut in 2010 in the British drama <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Passionate_Woman">A Passionate Woman</a>, where he performed alongside <a href="/biography/billie-piper">actress</a> <a href="/biography/billie-piper">Billie Piper</a>. He also appeared in a notable guest role during the first season of the acclaimed British historical drama Downton Abbey that same year.</p>

<p>In 2011, James starred in the British supernatural series Bedlam, which aired for two seasons. A year later, he played a supporting role in the television adaptation of Room at the Top, based on the novel by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Braine">John Braine</a>. In 2012, he also featured in the mini-series Case Sensitive and had a leading role in the American police drama Golden Boy in 2013. Golden Boy aired for one season and marked his last major television role to date.</p>

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<h2>Film Career and International Recognition</h2>
<p>Alongside his television work, Theo James began his film career with a supporting role in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woody_Allen">Woody Allen</a>'s 2010 comedy-drama You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, sharing the screen with industry veterans such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Hopkins">Anthony Hopkins</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naomi_Watts">Naomi Watts</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Banderas">Antonio Banderas</a>.</p>

<p>In 2011, he appeared in the British comedy The Inbetweeners Movie, directed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Palmer">Ben Palmer</a>. The following year, he worked with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula_van_der_Oest">director</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula_van_der_Oest">Paula van der Oest</a> in the international drama The Domino Effect and joined the cast of Underworld: Awakening, the fourth installment in the action-horror Underworld film series.</p>

<p>Theo James achieved international fame for his portrayal of Tobias "Four" Eaton in the 2014 film Divergent, based on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veronica_Roth">Veronica Roth</a>'s young adult dystopian novel. His performance brought him significant recognition and led to his return in the franchise’s subsequent sequels, Insurgent (2015) and Allegiant (2016). Although a fourth installment titled Ascendant was initially planned for 2017, it was ultimately canceled and never made.</p>

<p>During his time with the Divergent series, James also starred in the 2015 drama The Benefactor, alongside <a href="/biography/richard-gere">Richard Gere</a> and <a href="/biography/dakota-fanning">Dakota Fanning</a>. In 2016, he appeared in the dark comedy War on Everyone.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Public Image</h2>
<p>Theo James has been in a long-term relationship with Irish <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Kearney">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Kearney">Ruth Kearney</a> since 2009. While the couple has generally maintained a low profile, they are occasionally featured in entertainment media. James is frequently asked about his role in the Divergent series during interviews, which remains one of his most recognized works.</p>

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