James Purefoy’s Career and Net Worth
James Purefoy is an English actor known for his role as Mark Antony in the HBO series Rome. Born on June 3, 1964 in Taunton, Somerset, England, he studied acting at the British drama school the Central School of Speech and Drama. His early stage roles include Romeo in “Romeo and Juliet”, Walter in “Mary Morgan” and Alan Strang in “Equus”.
Purefoy joined the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) in 1988 and appeared on stage in various productions. He has also appeared in major films such as A Knight’s Tale, Vanity Fair, and Mansfield Park. Purefoy has appeared in several television costume dramas, including Sharpe’s Sword, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, The Prince and the Pauper, and Rome.
From 2013-2015, Purefoy starred in the TV show The Following. In the 2016 movie Churchill, he played the role of King George VI. As of 2021, he has a net worth of $6 million.