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  • The Philanthropist (2009–2009)
  • TV-14
    TV Series | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Philanthropist (2009–2009)
TV-14
TV Series | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

"The Philanthropist" chronicles the heroic adventures of a billionaire playboy-turned-vigilante/philanthropist. James Purefoy ("Rome") stars as Teddy Rist, a successful tycoon whose life is forever changed after rescuing a young boy during...See more"The Philanthropist" chronicles the heroic adventures of a billionaire playboy-turned-vigilante/philanthropist. James Purefoy ("Rome") stars as Teddy Rist, a successful tycoon whose life is forever changed after rescuing a young boy during a hurricane in the Nigerian town he was visiting. Spontaneous and impulsive, Rist and quickly decides to channel his passion, power, and money into helping those in need. A man who has everything but feels nothing, Rist keeps his adrenaline pumping by putting his business acumen and money-making skills to good use by bargaining with the self-righteous as he makes deals with drug barons and trading with the nefarious. Jesse L. Martin (NBC's "Law and Order") plays Philip Maidstone, Teddy's business partner and friend, and Neve Campbell ("Party of Five," "Burn Up") plays Philip's wife Olivia, who also runs the charitable foundation set up by the two billionaires. Lindy Booth ("The 4400"), Michael Kenneth Williams ("The Wire"), Krista Allen ("The Starter Wife"), and newcomer James Albrecht also star. See less
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Creators
Charlie Corwin (created by) (story by) | Tom Fontana (created by) (story by) (teleplay by) (written by) | Jim Juvonen (created by) (story by) (written by)
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Release date (First episode)
2009 (United States)

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Cast

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104 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
James Purefoy
Teddy Rist Teddy Rist   See fewer
8
Neve Campbell
Olivia Maidstone Olivia Maidstone   See fewer
8
Michael Kenneth Williams
Dax Vahagn Dax Vahagn   See fewer
8
Lindy Booth
A.J. / AJ Butterfield A.J. / AJ Butterfield   See fewer
8
Jesse L. Martin
Philip Maidstone Philip Maidstone   See fewer
8
James Albrecht
Gerard Kim Gerard Kim   See fewer
6
Bonnie Mbuli
Chima Balo Chima Balo   See fewer
4
Krista Allen
Julia Rist Julia Rist   See fewer
3
Dominique McElligott
Bella Olazabal Bella Olazabal   See fewer
3
Treva Etienne
The Dealer The Dealer   See fewer
2
Mark Pellegrino
Walter Kerabatsos Walter Kerabatsos   See fewer
1
1
1
Karel Roden
Bayonne / Krivosheenko Bayonne / Krivosheenko   See fewer
1
Visar Vishka
Imam Hassan Imam Hassan   See fewer
1
Jesse Lee Soffer
Dean Fitzsimmons Dean Fitzsimmons   See fewer
1
Nick Chinlund
Rayburn Rayburn   See fewer
1
Lambert Wilson
Yves Moehringer Yves Moehringer   See fewer
1
1
Alain Uy
Saw Maung Saw Maung   See fewer
1
1
Enuka Okuma
Martine Joix Martine Joix   See fewer
1
Lucy Brown
Deborah Rogeaux Deborah Rogeaux   See fewer
1
1
Linda Hardy
Isabelle Isabelle   See fewer
1
Jake McLaughlin
Cpl. Michael Whitmere Cpl. Michael Whitmere   See fewer
1
1
1
Gloria Votsis
Luellen Luellen   See fewer
1
Marc Duret
Detective Collin Detective Collin   See fewer
1
Julian Joseph
Duane Glynn Duane Glynn   See fewer
1
Kari Matchett
Renee Adams Renee Adams   See fewer
1
Wale Ojo
Chief Bankole Chief Bankole   See fewer
1
Obed Baloyi
Native Man Native Man   See fewer
1
Eve Gordon
Brenda Fitzsimmons Brenda Fitzsimmons   See fewer
1
Mary-Anne Barlow
Interviewer Interviewer   See fewer
1
Michael Whaley
Colonel Alan Halden Colonel Alan Halden   See fewer
1
1
James Ngcobo
Health Minister Health Minister   See fewer
1
Lindani Nkosi
Government Greeter Government Greeter   See fewer
1
Anthony Oseyemi
Hotel Manager Hotel Manager   See fewer
1
Nathaniel Ramabulana
Concierge Concierge   See fewer
1
Alex Ramsay-Farber
Bobby Rist Bobby Rist   See fewer
1
Malusi Skenjana
Sergeant Sergeant   See fewer
1
Nigel Whitmey
DEA Commander DEA Commander   See fewer
1
Glenn Wrage
Agent Perry Agent Perry   See fewer
1
Jodi Balfour
Concierge Concierge   See fewer
1
Sarita Choudhury
Rhada Shivpuri Rhada Shivpuri   See fewer
1
Winter Ave Zoli
Ivana Kleiner Ivana Kleiner   See fewer
1
Tanit Phoenix
Lap Dancer Lap Dancer   See fewer
1
Zach Grenier
Tyler Timson Tyler Timson   See fewer
1
Nick Boraine
Psychiatrist Psychiatrist   See fewer
1
Matthew Marsh
Kenneth Adams Kenneth Adams   See fewer
1
Duane Henry
Officer Bradley Officer Bradley   See fewer
1
1
Silas Carson
Rhada's Husband Rhada's Husband   See fewer
1
Tom Mardirosian
Caller from Buffalo Caller from Buffalo   See fewer
1
Marsha Fitzalan
Society Matron Society Matron   See fewer
1
Sagan Lewis
Caller from Council Bluffs Caller from Council Bluffs   See fewer
1
1
Lisa King
Intern Intern   See fewer
1
Kheng Hua Tan
Lim Wai Lim Wai   See fewer
1
Tinarie van Wyk Loots
Mrs. Whitmere Mrs. Whitmere   See fewer
1
Alyy Khan
Indian Army Regimental Commander Indian Army Regimental Commander   See fewer
1
Renu Setna
Farooq Kimani Farooq Kimani   See fewer
1
Snezana Bogdanovic
Additional Voices Additional Voices   See fewer
1
Lachele Carl
Louise Farabee Louise Farabee   See fewer
1
Ben Tan
Khin Khin   See fewer
1
Klemen Novak
Additional Voices Additional Voices   See fewer
1
1
1
Mandi Sidhu
Reema Kirmani Reema Kirmani   See fewer
1
1
Kay Tong Lim
General Win General Win   See fewer
1
1
Tommy Campbell
Agent Aaron Logan Agent Aaron Logan   See fewer
1
Jason Kennett
Car Dealer Car Dealer   See fewer
1
1
François Dunoyer
French Prime Minister French Prime Minister   See fewer
1
Ron Fehmiu
Additional Voices Additional Voices   See fewer
1
Hristo Mitzkov
Father Todor Father Todor   See fewer
1
Warren Masemola
Achike Wasah Achike Wasah   See fewer
1
Israel Matseke-Zulu
Clelia's Father Clelia's Father   See fewer
1
Ayana Haviv
Singer Singer   See fewer
1
Yves Aubert
Businessman Businessman   See fewer
1
Adriana Neubauerová
Raya Kleiner Raya Kleiner   See fewer
1
Justin Shaw
Male Bartender Male Bartender   See fewer
1
Crispian Chan
Thaung Thaung   See fewer
1
Samraat Ghosh
Various Various   See fewer
1
Jack Danini
The Algerian The Algerian   See fewer
1
Johari Abdul Aziz
Burmese Soldier Burmese Soldier   See fewer
1
Chantal Stanfield
Receptionist Receptionist   See fewer
1
Amir Rashid Wani
Social Activist (2022) Social Activist (2022)   See fewer
1
Vaneshran Arumugam
Jivan Bose Jivan Bose   See fewer
1
Duncan Wheatley
Border Guard Border Guard   See fewer
1
James Lambert
Nurse Administrator Nurse Administrator   See fewer
1
Kelly Nikias
Additional Voices Additional Voices   See fewer
1
John Herbert
Fashion Photographer Fashion Photographer   See fewer
1
1
Edric Hsu
Burmese Soldier / Crash Driver Burmese Soldier / Crash Driver   See fewer
1
Pinky Rapitsi
Mercour Woman Mercour Woman   See fewer
1
Adam Levy
Symphony Conductor (uncredited) Symphony Conductor (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Kåre Conradi
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Leon Clingman
Board Member (uncredited) Board Member (uncredited)   See fewer
1
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