Who is Rupert Friend?
Rupert Friend is an English actor, director, screenwriter and producer and he is best known for his role as Agent 47 in the 2015 film Hitman: Agent 47 and as Dennis Nylon in the 2018 film A Simple Favor and for starring as Peter Quinn on the Showtime series Homeland.
Biography and Education
Rupert Friend was born Rupert William Anthony Friend on October 9, 1981 in Stonesfield, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom and he was born to his mother, Caroline Friend, a solicitor and Nicholas Friend, a cultural historian.
Rupert Friend attended The Marlborough Church of England School in Woodstock, he attended Cherwell School North Site, where he got his A-Levels and D’Overbroeck’s College in Oxford and he trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
Acting Career and Movies
Rupert Friend grew up wanting to be an archaeologist as he was a big fan of the 1989 movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, but he later quit the idea as he found out the occupation wasn’t as high-paying as he had thought and this was how he began to act.
He initially started his career by taking up minor roles in stage productions of The Laramie Project while in his second year at Drama School and he later debuted on screen in the 2004 film The Libertine, in 2005, he starred as Ludovic Meyer in the film Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont and that same year, he starred in Pride and Prejudice.
He later starred as Kurt Kotler in the film The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and in 2010, he played the role of Albert Prince Consort in Young Victoria and in 2010, he also made his stage debut as Mitchell in the UK premiere of The Little Dog Laughed and in 2014, he played the role of Oliver Baumer in Fox Searchlight’s film Starred Up and he also starred as Peter Quinn in the political thriller series Homeland.
Who is Rupert Friend’s Wife?
Rupert Friend is a married man and he is married to his wife Aimee Mullins, an American actress and athlete, they began to date in 2013, got engaged in December 2014 and they married on May 1 2016.
Family
Rupert Friend was born to his father David Oxton Friend and his mother Caroline Friend and he grew up with a sister named Kimora Friend and a brother named Ontavio Friend.
What is Rupert Friend’s Religion?
Rupert Friend was raised in a Christian household; therefore he is a Christian by religion.
Height and Weight
Rupert Friend stands at a height of 6feet 1inch and he weighs 74kg.
Zodiac Sign and Birthday
Rupert Friend was born on October 9, 1981 and his zodiac sign is Libra.
What is Rupert Friend’s Eye Color?
Rupert Friend has light blue eye color.
Controversies, rumors and legal issues
Since rising to fame as an actor in 2004, Friend hasn’t been linked to any known controversy, rumors and legal issues.
Social Media Presence
Rupert is a famous actor and he is therefore active on social media networks, as of recent, he has accumulated over 100,000 Twitter followers and he is also active on a host of other social media networks.
Residence
Friend and his family currently reside in London, England, United Kingdom.
Nationality and Ethnicity
Rupert is of British nationality and white ethnicity.
Rupert Friend Net Worth and Salary
Rupert Friend is an English actor, director, screenwriter and producer and his net worth is estimated to be $5 million and he earns over $300 thousand as salary annually.
His net worth accumulated due to the success in his career as an actor, director, screenwriter and producer.
Facts about Rupert Friend
- Net Worth: $5 million
- Salary: Over $300 thousand/year
- Wife: Aimee Mullins (m. 2016)
- Nationality: British
- Eye Color: Light Blue
- Religion: Christian
- Birthday: October 9, 1981
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Parents: David Oxton Friend (Father) and Caroline Friend (Mother)
- Brother: Ontavio Friend
- Sister: Kimora Friend
- Height: 6feet 1inch
- Education: D’Overbroeck’s, Oxford, Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, The Marlborough Church of England School and The Cherwell School North Site
