James Purefoy

Born and bred in Somerset, England, JAMES PUREFOY was classically trained at the prestigious Central School of Speech and Drama in London. While playing the title role in Henry V in his final year, he was spotted by a casting director for the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and invited to join the company immediately in Stratford. He performed in eight productions, collaborating with such directors as Nicholas Hytner, Roger Michell and Gene Saks. On the stage he… (more)