Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis

nicknam

Theo

Sun sign

Protect

Place of birth

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK

nationality

training

James went to Boys Aylesbury Grammar School in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. He then attended the University of Nottingham receiving a degree in philosophy.

He learned acting from drama school, Bristol Old Vic Theater School.

occupation

actor, musician

family

• Father – Philip Taptiklis
• Mother – Jane (née Martin)
• Siblings – Theo has 2 older brothers and 2 older sisters

instruments

Vocals, Guitars

Watch James perform.

Build

Athletic

Height

6ft or 183cm

weight

78 kg or 172 pounds

girlfriend/spouse

Theo James dated –

1. Ruth Kearney (2009 – Present) – Theo is in a long-term relationship with Irish actress Ruth Kearney. They have been together since 2009. They reportedly got engaged in 2015.
2. Shailene Woodley (2014) – Theo is reported to be dating American actress Shailene Woodley in 2014. They starred together in the 2014 film Divergent.

race/ethnicity

White

He is of English, Scottish and Greek descent.

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

measurements

Theo James’ body specifications can be:

• Chest – 114 cm or 45 inches
• Arms / biceps – 39 cm
• Waist – 81 cm or 32 inches

brand promotion

He voiced the British Audi ad.

James has appeared in a Lexus commercial.

He endorsed Hugo Boss perfume in 2015.

Known for

Starring detective Walter William Clark Jr. in the CBS crime series Golden Boy in 2013.

first movie

Theo appeared in a dramedy film You’ll Meet a Tall Dark Stranger in 2010 for his role as Ray.

First TV show

In 2010, he played the role of Alex “Craze” Crazenovski on the TV show A Woman With A Passion.

Personal trainer

He had prepared physically for the film Divergent . The director wanted him to build muscle mass for the film. He spent a lot of time in the gym, especially 1 month after the start of the film. He and Shailene learned many stunts and hand-to-hand combat from former military personnel.

Theo James favorite things

• Actors – Marlon Brando, Paul Newman, Steve McQueen
• Film – Shine (1996)

Theo James Facts

1. Theo is the youngest in his family. He has 4 older siblings.
2. Theo’s paternal grandfather was Greek.
3. He was previously a member of the band Shere Khan. James sang and played guitar for the London band. The band officially ended operations on November 21, 2012.
4. Theo played Tobias “Four” Eaton in the 2014 sci-fi action film Divergent.
5. In 2012, he played David in the 3D action horror film Underworld: Awakening.
6. In 2011, James appeared in 6 episodes of the supernatural drama TV series Bedlam for his starring role as Jed Harper.
7. He sat in a makeup chair for three to four hours getting a tattoo for the 2014 film Divergent .
8. Many people (including some paparazzi) mistook him for actor James Franco.
9. He appeared as an actor without prior plans. He once applied to drama school just because his girlfriend did. And randomly he was chosen and she wasn’t.
10. He has previously worked as a lifeguard and bartender.
11. He’s not on social media.