Rupert Friend Bio, Personal Life, Career, Net Worth, Metrics

Rupert Friend is a British actor, director, producer and screenwriter. He became more popular with his role as Peter Quinn in the series ‘Homeland’, where an actress Morena Baccarin also worked. For his role on the show, he earned an Emmy nomination in 2013.

Also, he can be seen working in several series and dramas including ‘The Moon and the Stars’, ‘The Death of Stalin’ and ‘Lullaby for Pi’ among others. His upcoming projects in 2020 include ‘The French Dispatch’, ‘Infinite’ and ‘Separation’. Additionally, in an interview with BBC Radio 4, ‘James Bond’ casting director Debbie McWilliams said that Friend had offered to consider the role of James Bond, but he declined. Want to know more about the veteran actor, so stay tuned.

RUPERT FRIEND: BIO, FAMILY, EDUCATION

The multi-talented actor was born as Rupert William Anthony Friend on October 9, 1981 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. Then his family moved to Stonesfield, Oxfordshire where he grew up. He is the son of Caroline, a lawyer, and Nicholas Friend, a cultural historian. But there is no information about his siblings or his early life.

For his education, he attended Marlborough School in Woodstock. Later he joined Cherwell School and Overbroeck College in Oxford to complete a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, he received his professional acting training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

RUPERT FRIEND: CAREER AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN LIFE

Initially, he wanted to be an archaeologist after seeing the movie ‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’ in 1989. However, he changed his mind and developed his acting career after being inspired by Marlon Brando and Daniel Day-Lewis . While in drama school, he played three lead roles in theater productions and was also scouted as a casting director.

He then made his first screen appearance with a 2004 film ‘The Libertine’ opposite Johnny Depp. For his role as “Billy Downs” in the film, he won “Outstanding new talent” at the 2005 Satellite Awards. In 2005, he worked in one of the hit films “Pride & Prejudice” directed by Joe Wright as Wickham. Along with Tom Mison, he wrote, produced and starred in a 2008 short “The Continuing and Lamentable Saga of the Suicide Brothers ”.

In 2009, he appeared in two films: the drama “Cheri” starring Michelle Pfeiffer and the period drama “The Young Victoria” opposite Emily Blunt. The following year, he made his stage debut as Mitchell at the UK premiere of ‘The Little Dog Laughed’. Then as a lyricist, Kairos 4tet asked him to write the lyrics for the 2011 album “Statement of Intent” and the 2013 album “Everything We Hold”. In 2013, he starred as Oliver Baumer in Fox Searchlight’s crime film “Starred Up.” His performance in the film earned a BIFA Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor as well as critics.

As for his television appearance, he had his breakthrough career role as Peter Quinn in the 2012 series “Homeland,” which helped gain wider recognition. Additionally, he appeared as a guest role of Patient 62 in ‘Dream Corp, LLC’ and Ernest Donovan in ‘Strange Angel’.

RUPERT FRIEND: PERSONAL LIFE AND WIFE

Coming to his personal life, he is a married man. The actor married Mullins who is a famous speaker, decorated athlete, successful model and actress. Additionally, she competed at the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta, setting three world records in the 100 and 200 meter sprints and long jump. Also, People magazine named her one of their 50 Most Beautiful People in the World in 1999. The couple started to date in 2013 and got engaged in December 2014. After two years, on May 1, 2016 .

He previously drew media attention for his relationship with English actress Keira Knightley. Keira is the co-actress of her from the movie ‘Pride & Prejudice’, since then they started to date. But, their relationship ended after years in 2010. Moreover, he is currently enjoying a happy married life with his wife Aimee.

RUPERT FRIEND: FORTUNE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES

Working over the decades in the entertainment industry, he surely earns a good income. Although he did not reveal any information about his salary, his net worth is estimated to be around $4 million. However, the amount will increase as his works develop and play a greater role in the future to come.

He is very active on different social media platforms with verified accounts. On Instagram, he has an @rupertfriend account with 60.9k followers. He has a @rupertfriend Twitter handle with 44.1k followers. On Facebook, he has an unverified fan page with over 5.9k followers.

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RUPERT FRIEND: BODY MEASUREMENTS

The handsome actor has a slim and perfect body which is 6 feet 1 inches or 1.85 meters tall. His