Theo James - wikipedia Theo James Theo James Theo James at the Divergent film premiere in Westwood, California on 18 March 2014 Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis ( 1984 - 12 - 16 ) 16 December 1984 ( age 32 ) Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK Nationality British Alma mater University of Nottingham Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Occupation Actor musician Years active 2010 -- present Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis ( born 16 December 1984 ), better known as Theo James, is an English actor known for his roles as Jed Harper in Bedlam ( 2011 ), Walter William Clark, Jr. in the crime drama Golden Boy ( 2013 ), Tobias `` Four '' Eaton in the film adaptations of The Divergent Series, and David in Underworld : Awakening ( 2012 ) and Underworld : Blood Wars ( 2016 ). Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 2.1 Acting 2.2 Music 2.3 Endorsements 3 Filmography 3.1 Film 3.2 Television 3.3 Stage 4 Awards and nominations 5 See also 6 References 7 External links Early life and education James was born on 16 December 1984, in Oxford, England. He is the son of Jane ( née Martin ), who worked for the National Health Service, and Philip Taptiklis, a business consultant. His paternal grandfather was Greek ( he moved from the Peloponnese to New Zealand ). His other ancestry is English and Scottish. The youngest of five children, James has two brothers and two sisters. He attended Aylesbury Grammar School and went on to earn his undergraduate degree in philosophy from the University of Nottingham. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Career Acting James made his television debut in A Passionate Woman, starring opposite Billie Piper. He played Turkish diplomat Kemal Pamuk in an episode of the first season of Downton Abbey. James starred in Bedlam, playing the lead role of Jed Harper. He appeared in the 2012 adaptation of John Braine 's Room at the Top as Jack Wales. James in 2011 His film credits include You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger and The Domino Effect. James was cast in Stranger while still in his final year at drama school. He played James, an obnoxious night club rep, in The Inbetweeners Movie. In 2011, James was chosen to play the character of David in the fourth installment of Underworld : Awakening, released in 2012, opposite Kate Beckinsale. In 2012 he appeared in ITV 's Case Sensitive starring Olivia Williams and Darren Boyd. He was named a `` Star of Tomorrow '' in 2009 by Screen International. James played the male lead, Tobias `` Four '' Eaton, in the film adaptation of Veronica Roth 's Divergent ( 2014 ). James reprised the character in the sequel to Divergent, The Divergent Series : Insurgent, which began filming in May 2014 and was released in March 2015. James starred alongside Amber Heard, Billy Bob Thornton and Jim Sturgess in the film adaptation of London Fields, and in the indie drama Franny, alongside Richard Gere and Dakota Fanning. He returned in one more Divergent film, The Divergent Series : Allegiant ( 2016 ). He reprised his character David in the fifth Underworld film, that time as the film 's male lead. Music Outside his acting career, James was the singer and guitarist of the London - based band Shere Khan. On 21 November 2012, the band announced on their Facebook page that they were no longer actively playing as a band and that members would be pursuing other musical endeavours. Endorsements In 2015, he became the brand ambassador for Hugo Boss fragrances for men. Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger Ray 2011 The Inbetweeners Movie James 2012 Underworld : Awakening David 2014 Divergent Tobias `` Four '' Eaton 2015 The Divergent Series : Insurgent 2015 The Benefactor Luke 2016 War on Everyone Lord James Mangan 2016 The Divergent Series : Allegiant Tobias `` Four '' Eaton 2016 Underworld : Blood Wars David 2016 The Secret Scripture Father Gaunt 2017 Backstabbing for Beginners Michael Post Production 2018 Zoe Post-production TBA London Fields Guy Clinch Television Year Title Role Notes A Passionate Woman Alex `` Craze '' Crazenovski Downton Abbey Kemal Pamuk 1 episode 2011 Bedlam Jed Harper 6 episodes 2012 Case Sensitive Aidan Harper 2 episodes 2012 Room at the Top Jack Wales 2 episodes 2013 Golden Boy Walter William Clark, Jr. Lead role Stage Year Title Role Notes 2017 Sex with Strangers Ethan Hampstead Theatre Awards and nominations Year Nominated work Award Result 2014 Divergent Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor : Action Won Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Breakout Star Nominated Young Hollywood Award for Fan Favourite Actor - Male Nominated Young Hollywood Award for Best On - Screen Couple ( with Shailene Woodley ) Nominated 2015 People 's Choice Awards for Favorite Movie Duo ( with Shailene Woodley ) Won The Divergent Series : Insurgent Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor : Action Nominated Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Liplock ( with Shailene Woodley ) Won 2016 The Divergent Series : Allegiant Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor : Action Nominated Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Chemistry ( with Shailene Woodley ) Nominated Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Liplock ( with Shailene Woodley ) Nominated See also Biography portal England portal List of British actors and actresses List of English people List of University of Nottingham people References Jump up ^ `` New Theatre graduates star in blockbuster TV roles ''. University of Nottingham. 23 April 2010. Retrieved 27 February 2013. ^ Jump up to : `` New Theatre graduates star in blockbuster TV roles ''. University of Nottingham. 23 April 2010. Retrieved 27 February 2013. ^ Jump up to : `` Biog : Theo James ''. Sky Living. 2011. Archived from the original on 19 December 2011. Retrieved 14 October 2015. Jump up ^ Young, Susan ( 9 September 2011 ). `` James ' ' Stranger ' Role Leads to ' Bedlam ' -- TV 's Top 10 : New Faces for Fall -- Theo James ''. Variety ; retrieved 27 February 2013. Jump up ^ `` Who is Divergent Actor Theo James ' girlfriend ? ''. Daily Entertainment News. Retrieved 28 November 2015. Jump up ^ Claire Black ( 2015 - 03 - 14 ). `` Divergent star Theo James on his career ascension ''. The Scotsman. Retrieved 2016 - 08 - 27. Jump up ^ `` Εχω χάσει τον ύπνο μου για την Ελενη '' ( in Greek ). Espresso News. 27 January 2012. ^ Jump up to : Ouzounian, Richard ( 7 March 2013 ). `` Theo James leapt at chance to play tough New York cop in Golden Boy ''. The Star. Toronto. Jump up ^ Topel, Fred ( 10 October 2011 ). `` Theo James Talks Bedlam ''. CraveOnline. Retrieved 10 December 2013. Jump up ^ `` A Passionate Woman : Theo James Plays Craze ''. BBC Press Office ( Press release ). 7 April 2010. Retrieved 27 February 2013. Jump up ^ Rozen, Leah ( 25 March 2014 ). `` Round - up : ' Divergent 's ' Theo James Recalls His Quickie ' Downton ' Stint and other ' Downton Abbey ' News ''. BBC America. Jump up ^ `` Casting Unveiled on Room At The Top ''. Screen Yorkshire. 22 December 2010. Archived from the original on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 14 October 2015. Jump up ^ Rose, Tiffany ( 17 March 2014 ). `` ' Divergent ' Interview : Theo James Talks Personal Fears & Complex Characters ''. Screen Rant. Retrieved 2 April 2014. Jump up ^ Dobson, Patricia ( 6 July 2010 ). `` Class of 2009 : where are they now ? ''. Screen International. Retrieved 9 March 2013. ( Subscription required ( help ) ). Jump up ^ Vilkomerson, Sara ( 15 March 2013 ). `` ' Divergent ' has found its ' Four ' ! Theo James talks about starring in the next big YA franchise ''. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 14 October 2015. Jump up ^ Jacobs, Matthew ( 22 March 2014 ). `` ' Insurgent ' Has Officially Been Given The Green Light For 2015, Not That You Had Any Doubts ''. Huffington Post. Retrieved 2 April 2014. Jump up ^ Fleming Jr., Mike ( 9 September 2013 ). `` ' London Fields ' Gets Underway With Amber Heard, Billy Bob Thornton And Jim Sturgess ''. Deadline. Retrieved 14 October 2015. ^ Jump up to : Sneider, Jeff ( 25 September 2013 ). `` ' Divergent ' Star Theo James, Dakota Fanning Join Richard Gere in ' Franny ' ''. The Wrap. Retrieved 2 April 2014. Jump up ^ `` Dakota Fanning, Theo James Board Richard Gere 's ' Franny ' ''. Deadline. 25 September 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2015. Jump up ^ Herndon, Jessica ( 21 March 2014 ). `` ' Divergent ' Star Theo James Is A Fresh Hollywood Flame Who Admires Paul Newman And Michael Fassbender ''. Huffington Post. Associated Press. Jump up ^ Ford, Rebecca ; Youn, Soo ( 11 September 2014 ). `` '' Divergent '' actor theo james to star in Fifth ' Underworld ' Movie 2017 ( Exclusive ) ``. The Hollywood Reporter. Jump up ^ Deming, Mark ( 15 March 2013 ). `` Theo James to Star in ' Divergent ' : Five Things to Know About Him ''. Yahoo Movies. Retrieved 2 April 2014. Jump up ^ Jones, Nate ( 26 March 2014 ). `` Sexy Man Sing - Off ! Divergent 's Theo James & 8 More Actor - Crooners ''. People. Jump up ^ Cooper, Jennifer. `` Theo James Hugo Boss ''. eonline.com. eonline.com. Retrieved 15 September 2017. Jump up ^ `` Teen Choice Awards 2015 Winners : Full List ''. Variety. Retrieved 17 August 2015. External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to Theo James. 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Question: who is the actor who plays four in divergent
Answer: Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis