📖 Rupert Friend Biography
Rupert Friend is a highly acclaimed British actor, director, and screenwriter. He rose to international prominence for his role as Peter Quinn in the hit television series Homeland. Friend studied at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He made his film debut in the 2004 movie The Libertine, which earned him a Satellite Award nomination. His breakout performance came in the 2005 adaptation of Pride & Prejudice, where he played Mr. Wickham. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated versatility in both independent films and major studio productions. He portrayed the title character in the 2015 action film Hitman: Agent 47. In 2018, he starred in the biographical film At Eternity's Gate as Theo van Gogh. He has also appeared in high-profile projects such as The Death of Stalin and Wes Anderson's The French Dispatch. Beyond acting, Friend has written and directed several short films, including The Continuing and Lamentable Saga of the Suicide Brothers. He is married to the model and actress Aimee Mullins. His work continues to be recognized for its depth and emotional range across various genres.
