Born Name
Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis
Nick Name
Theo
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Nationality
Education
James went to all-boys Aylesbury Grammar School in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Subsequently, he attended the University of Nottingham to obtain a degree in philosophy.
He learned acting from the drama school, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Occupation
Actor, musician
Family
- Father – Philip Taptiklis
- Mother – Jane (née Martin)
- Siblings – Theo has 2 older brother and 2 older sisters
Instruments
Vocals, guitars
See James performing.
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 pounds
Girlfriend / Spouse
Theo James dated –
- Ruth Kearney (2009-Present) – Theo is in a long-term relationship with an Irish actress, Ruth Kearney. They are dating since 2009. In 2015, they were reportedly got engaged.
- Shailene Woodley (2014) – Theo was RUMORed to be dating American actress, Shailene Woodley in 2014. They have acted together in the 2014 film “Divergent”.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has English, Scottish and Greek ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Measurements
Theo James’ body specifications may be –
- Chest – 45 in or 114 cm
- Arms / Biceps – 15½ in or 39 cm
- Waist – 32 in or 81 cm
Brand Endorsements
He has voiced the UK Audi advertisement.
James has appeared in a Lexus car commercial.
He endorsed Hugo Boss’ perfume in 2015.
Best Known For
Playing the lead role as detective Walter William Clark, Jr. in the CBS’ crime drama series, Golden Boy in 2013.
First Film
Theo appeared in a 2010 dramedy film You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger for his role as Ray.
First TV Show
In 2010, he played the role as Alex “Craze” Crazenovski in a TV show A Passionate Woman.
Personal Trainer
He had trained himself physically for the film Divergent. The director wanted him to gain some muscle mass for the film. He spent a lot of time in the gym, especially before 1 month from the start of the film. He and Shailene learned many stunts, hand combats from ex-military men.
Theo James Favorite Things
- Actors – Marlon Brando, Paul Newman, Steve McQueen
- Movie – Shine (1996)
Source – Hollywood Reporter
Theo James Facts
- Theo is the youngest in his family. He has 4 older siblings.
- Theo’s paternal grandfather was Greek.
- Previously, he was a member of the band Shere Khan. James used to sing and play guitar for the London-based band. The band officially ended their operation on November 21, 2012.
- Theo played Tobias “Four” Eaton in the 2014 science fiction action film Divergent.
- In 2012, he played David in the 3D action horror film Underworld: Awakening.
- In 2011, James appeared in 6 episodes of supernatural drama TV series Bedlam for his starring role as Jed Harper.
- He used to sit for three to four hours in a makeup chair to put on tattoos for the 2014 film Divergent.
- Many people (including some paparazzi) have mistakenly thought him to be the actor James Franco.
- He went into acting without any prior plans. He once applied to a drama school, just because his girlfriend did that. And, by chance, he was selected and she wasn’t.
- He has worked as a lifeguard and bartender before.
- He is not on social media.
Did we miss anyone?
love theo james a lot ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
ILOVE THEO XD
He’s mine, gals. Back. Off.
Theo is mine lady’s back off
will you marry me lol jk
I have a very interesting true life story.
can be a great movie
How do i know that because my passion was to be an actor but for other reasons (no money)
A true hard working men
I think Theo James is actually quite hot and the coolest guy on tv….. No offense but i really have a crush on him….
so who s the guy on the catwalk modelling the swimsuit?