Rupert Friend

Rupert Friend

Born:October 9, 1981

Place of Birth:Oxfordshire, England, UK

Known For:Acting

Biography

Rupert Friend, born in October 1981, is an accomplished English actor who has made a significant impact in both film and television. With a career spanning over two decades, Friend has showcased his versatility and talent through a diverse range of roles that have garnered him critical acclaim and awards.

His breakout performances in films like "The Libertine" and "Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont" established him as a rising star in the industry. Friend's portrayal of characters such as George Wickham in "Pride & Prejudice" and Lieutenant Kurt Kotler in "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" demonstrated his ability to bring depth and complexity to his roles.

One of Friend's most notable roles was as CIA operative Peter Quinn in the acclaimed series "Homeland," where he captivated audiences with his intense and nuanced performance. His portrayal of Albert, Prince Consort in "The Young Victoria" showcased his range as an actor, earning him further praise for his ability to inhabit historical figures with authenticity.

In recent years, Friend has expanded his creative horizons by venturing into writing, directing, and producing. His award-winning short films, "The Continuing and Lamentable Saga of the Suicide Brothers" and "Steve," demonstrate his talent behind the camera and his ability to craft compelling narratives.

Friend's collaboration with director Wes Anderson in projects like "The French Dispatch" and "Asteroid City" has further solidified his reputation as a versatile and sought-after actor in the industry. His role as James Whitehouse in "Anatomy of a Scandal" and as the Grand Inquisitor in the Disney+ series "Obi-Wan Kenobi" have showcased his continued commitment to challenging and diverse roles.

Beyond his work in film and television, Friend's creative pursuits extend to music, having written lyrics for the Kairos 4Tet 2013 album "Everything We Hold." His dedication to exploring different art forms and pushing boundaries in his craft highlights his passion for storytelling and creativity.

With a career marked by memorable performances and a commitment to artistic excellence, Rupert Friend continues to captivate audiences with his talent and versatility. Whether on screen or behind the scenes, Friend's contributions to the entertainment industry are a testament to his enduring impact as a multifaceted artist.

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Filmography

Acting

Companion

Companion

Sergey

2025

During a weekend getaway at a secluded lakeside estate, a group of friends finds themselves entangled in a web of secrets, deception, and advanced technology. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, they uncover unsettling truths about themselves and the world around them.
Pride & Prejudice

Pride & Prejudice

George Wickham

2005

A story of love and life among the landed English gentry during the Georgian era. Mr. Bennet is a gentleman living in Hertfordshire with his overbearing wife and five daughters, but if he dies their house will be inherited by a distant cousin whom they have never met, so the family's future happiness and security is dependent on the daughters making good marriages.
A Simple Favor

A Simple Favor

Dennis Nylon

2018

Stephanie, a dedicated mother and popular vlogger, befriends Emily, a mysterious upper-class woman whose son Nicky attends the same school as Miles, Stephanie's son. When Emily asks her to pick Nicky up from school and then disappears, Stephanie undertakes an investigation that will dive deep into Emily's cloudy past.
Canary Black

Canary Black

David Brooks

2024

Top level CIA agent Avery Graves is blackmailed by terrorists into betraying her own country to save her kidnapped husband. Cut off from her team, she turns to her underworld contacts to survive and help locate the coveted intelligence that the kidnappers want.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

Lieutenant Kotler

2008

When his family moves from their home in Berlin to a strange new house in Poland, young Bruno befriends Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the fence where everyone seems to be wearing striped pajamas. Unaware of Shmuel's fate as a Jewish prisoner or the role his own Nazi father plays in his imprisonment, Bruno embarks on a dangerous journey inside the camp's walls.
Infinite

Infinite

Bathurst 1985

2021

Evan McCauley has skills he never learned and memories of places he has never visited. Self-medicated and on the brink of a mental breakdown, a secret group that call themselves “Infinites” come to his rescue, revealing that his memories are real.
Asteroid City

Asteroid City

Montana

2023

In an American desert town circa 1955, the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.
Hitman: Agent 47

Hitman: Agent 47

Agent 47

2015

An assassin teams up with a woman to help her find her father and uncover the mysteries of her ancestry.
The Death of Stalin

The Death of Stalin

Vasily Stalin

2017

When dictator Joseph Stalin dies, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to become the next Soviet leader. As they bumble, brawl and back-stab their way to the top, the question remains — just who is running the government?
The French Dispatch

The French Dispatch

Drill-Sergeant

2021

The staff of an American magazine based in France puts out its last issue, with stories featuring an artist sentenced to life imprisonment, student riots, and a kidnapping resolved by a chef.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More

Narrator / Claud (archive footage)

2024

Four tales unfold in Wes Anderson's anthology of short films adapted from Roald Dahl's beloved stories, "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar", "The Swan", "The Rat Catcher", and "Poison".
Last Looks

Last Looks

Wilson Sikorsky

2022

A disgraced ex-cop seeks solace by moving to the woods, but his quiet life comes to an end when a private eye recruits him to investigate the murder of an eccentric TV star's wife.
At Eternity's Gate

At Eternity's Gate

Theo van Gogh

2018

Famed but tormented artist Vincent van Gogh spends his final years in Arles, France, painting masterworks of the natural world that surrounds him.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

Self - Grand Inquisitor

2022

This special explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen, as well as Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their classic roles. Director Deborah Chow leads the cast and crew as they create new heroes and villains that live alongside new incarnations of beloved Star Wars characters, and an epic story that dramatically bridges the saga films.
The Last Legion

The Last Legion

Demetrius

2007

As the Roman empire crumbles, young Romulus Augustus flees the city and embarks on a perilous voyage to Britain to track down a legion of supporters.
The Young Victoria

The Young Victoria

Prince Albert

2009

As the only legitimate heir of England's King William, teenage Victoria gets caught up in the political machinations of her own family. Victoria's mother wants her to sign a regency order, while her Belgian uncle schemes to arrange a marriage between the future monarch and Prince Albert, the man who will become the love of her life.
The Libertine

The Libertine

Downs

2004

The story of John Wilmot, a.k.a. the Earl of Rochester, a 17th century poet who famously drank and debauched his way to an early grave, only to earn posthumous critical acclaim for his life's work.
The Zero Theorem

The Zero Theorem

TV Presenter

2013

A computer hacker's goal to discover the reason for human existence continually finds his work interrupted thanks to the Management; this time, they send a teenager and lusty love interest to distract him.
Starred Up

Starred Up

Oliver Baumer

2014

19-year-old Eric, arrogant and ultra-violent, is prematurely transferred to the same adult prison facility as his estranged father. As his explosive temper quickly finds him enemies in both prison authorities and fellow inmates — and his already volatile relationship with his father is pushed past breaking point — Eric is approached by a volunteer psychotherapist, who runs an anger management group for prisoners. Torn between gang politics, prison corruption, and a glimmer of something better, Eric finds himself in a fight for his own life, unsure if his own father is there to protect him or join in punishing him.

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