Rupert Friend

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

3.4038

Gender

Male

Birthday

09-Oct-1981

Age

(45 years old)

Place of Birth

Oxfordshire, England, UK

Also Known As
  • 루퍼드 프렌드
  • روپرت فرند

Rupert Friend

Biography

Rupert William Anthony Friend (born October 1981) is an English actor. He first gained recognition for his roles in The Libertine (2004) and Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont (2005), winning him awards for best newcomer. He portrayed George Wickham in Pride & Prejudice (2005), Lieutenant Kurt Kotler in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008), Albert, Prince Consort in The Young Victoria (2009), psychologist Oliver Baumer in Starred Up (2013), CIA operative Peter Quinn in the political thriller series Homeland (2012–2017), Vasily Stalin in The Death of Stalin (2017), Theo van Gogh in At Eternity's Gate (2018), and Ernest Donovan in the series Strange Angel (2018–2019). In the early 2020s, Friend began collaborating with director Wes Anderson, starting with a cameo in The French Dispatch (2021), followed by roles in Asteroid City (2023) and the Netflix short films The Swan and The Rat Catcher. In 2022, he starred as disgraced British politician James Whitehouse in Anatomy of a Scandal and featured in the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi as the Grand Inquisitor. Friend is the director, screenwriter or producer of two award-winning short films: The Continuing and Lamentable Saga of the Suicide Brothers (2008) and Steve (2010). He wrote lyrics for the Kairos 4Tet 2013 album Everything We Hold. Description above from the Wikipedia article Rupert Friend, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


Credits

Stryka Stryka (2015) Character: Callen
Strkya is an awesome reptile woman from another planet who does heists and odd jobs with her (literal) partner in crime, Callen. But she has a secret -she's been stealing with somebody else.
Barton & Charlie & Checco & Bill Barton & Charlie & Checco & Bill (2016) Character: N/A
Comedy about two con-artists, a Confederate newspaper mogul and a ten year old Mexican boy.
Meet Me in Montenegro Meet Me in Montenegro (2015) Character: Stephen
A comedy centered on a failed American writer who enters into an affair after a chance encounter with a European dancer.
Pride & Prejudice Pride & Prejudice (2005) Character: Mr. Wickham
A story of love and life among the landed English gentry during the Georgian era. Mr. Bennet is a gentleman living in Hertfordshire with his overbearing wife and five daughters, but if he dies their house will be inherited by a distant cousin whom they have never met, so the family's future happiness and security is dependent on the daughters making good marriages.
5 Days of War 5 Days of War (2011) Character: Thomas Anders
An American journalist and his cameraman are caught in the combat zone during the first Russian airstrikes against Georgia. Rescuing Tatia, a young Georgian schoolteacher separated from her family during the attack, the two reporters agree to help reunite her with her family in exchange for serving as their interpreter. As the three attempt to escape to safety, they witness--and document--the devastation from the full-scale crossfire and cold-blooded murder of innocent civilians.
The Kid The Kid (2010) Character: Kevin Lewis
Based on the real life story of Kevin Lewis, the film follows his childhood of abuse, his descent into a life of crime and the way he put his life together again afterwards.
The Zero Theorem The Zero Theorem (2013) Character: TV Presenter
A computer hacker's goal to discover the reason for human existence continually finds his work interrupted thanks to the Management; this time, they send a teenager and lusty love interest to distract him.
Last Looks Last Looks (2022) Character: Wilson Sikorsky
A disgraced ex-cop seeks solace by moving to the woods, but his quiet life comes to an end when a private eye recruits him to investigate the murder of an eccentric TV star's wife.
Starred Up Starred Up (2014) Character: Oliver Baumer
19-year-old Eric, arrogant and ultra-violent, is prematurely transferred to the same adult prison facility as his estranged father. As his explosive temper quickly finds him enemies in both prison authorities and fellow inmates — and his already volatile relationship with his father is pushed past breaking point — Eric is approached by a volunteer psychotherapist, who runs an anger management group for prisoners. Torn between gang politics, prison corruption, and a glimmer of something better, Eric finds himself in a fight for his own life, unsure if his own father is there to protect him or join in punishing him.
Canary Black Canary Black (2024) Character: David Brooks
Top level CIA agent Avery Graves is blackmailed by terrorists into betraying her own country to save her kidnapped husband. Cut off from her team, she turns to her underworld contacts to survive and help locate the coveted intelligence that the kidnappers want.
Separation Separation (2021) Character: Jeff
A young girl finds solace in her artist father and the ghost of her dead mother.
After This Death After This Death (2025) Character: Ted
A woman's affair with an enigmatic underground musician throws her life into chaos when he disappears. Forced to fend off his obsessive fans, she also has to confront her fractured marriage, and reclaim her identity and her future.
The Moon and the Stars The Moon and the Stars (2007) Character: Renzo Daverio / Spoletta
1939: Rome stands on the brink of World War II. In the midst of this political and social tension famed producer Davide Rieta is making a major film. The two lead actors, the German woman Kristina Baumgarten and the English man James Clavel ace each others' initial antagonism and eventually fall in love. Meanwhile the fascist police are looking for an excuse to arrest the Jewish filmmaker and any other potential "troublemakers." The producer and his crew decide to make one final extraordinary effort to complete the film - against all odds.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024) Character: Narrator / Claud (archive footage)
Four tales unfold in Wes Anderson's anthology of short films adapted from Roald Dahl's beloved stories, "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar", "The Swan", "The Rat Catcher", and "Poison."
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008) Character: Lieutenant Kotler
When his family moves from their home in Berlin to a strange new house in Poland, young Bruno befriends Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the fence where everyone seems to be wearing striped pajamas. Unaware of Shmuel's fate as a Jewish prisoner or the role his own Nazi father plays in his imprisonment, Bruno embarks on a dangerous journey inside the camp's walls.
The Libertine The Libertine (2004) Character: Downs
The story of John Wilmot, a.k.a. the Earl of Rochester, a 17th century poet who famously drank and debauched his way to an early grave, only to earn posthumous critical acclaim for his life's work.
The Rat Catcher The Rat Catcher (2023) Character: Claud Cubbage
In an English village, a reporter and a mechanic listen to a ratcatcher explain his clever plan to outwit his prey.
Outlaw Outlaw (2007) Character: Sandy Mardell
A group of people who feel betrayed by their government and let down by their police force form a modern-day outlaw posse in order to right what they see as the wrongs of society.
The Phoenician Scheme The Phoenician Scheme (2025) Character: Excalibur
Wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return (2022) Character: Self - Grand Inquisitor
This special explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen, as well as Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their classic roles. Director Deborah Chow leads the cast and crew as they create new heroes and villains that live alongside new incarnations of beloved Star Wars characters, and an epic story that dramatically bridges the saga films.
At Eternity's Gate At Eternity's Gate (2018) Character: Theo van Gogh
Famed but tormented artist Vincent van Gogh spends his final years in Arles, France, painting masterworks of the natural world that surrounds him.
Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont (2005) Character: Ludovic Meyer
All but abandoned by her family in a London retirement hotel, an elderly woman strikes up a curious friendship with a young writer.
Virgin Territory Virgin Territory (2007) Character: Alessandro Felice
In Black Death era Tuscany, as in the Decameron, ten young Florentines take refuge from the plague. But instead of telling stories, they have lusty adventures, bawdy exchanges, romance, swordplay, randy nuns, Saracen pirates, and a sexy cow.
Prinzgemahle - Im Schatten der Krone Prinzgemahle - Im Schatten der Krone (2021) Character: Prince Albert (archive footage)
No profession, no say, no freedom of expression. Life as a prince consort is not exactly pleasure taxing. No constitution ascribes any function to the husband of a queen. Nowhere does it say what he must or must not do. A life in the shadow of the crown. Can that go well?
The Continuing and Lamentable Saga of the Suicide Brothers The Continuing and Lamentable Saga of the Suicide Brothers (2009) Character: Bourbon
A sinister fairytale depicting the lives of two brothers and their daily suicide attempts.
Dreams: Sueños Dreams: Sueños (2025) Character: Jake McCarthy
A powerful socialite and a promising ballet dancer begin a dangerous affair. When he secretly crosses the US-Mexico border, she takes desperate measures to protect their future together.
Asteroid City Asteroid City (2023) Character: Montana
In an American desert town circa 1955, the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.
The Swan The Swan (2023) Character: Narrator / Adult Peter Watson
Two large, ignorant bullies ruthlessly pursue a small, brilliant boy in this young adult Roald Dahl short story.
Lullaby for Pi Lullaby for Pi (2010) Character: Sam
A washed-up musician befriends a reclusive artist with an unusual name.
The American Society of Magical Negroes The American Society of Magical Negroes (2024) Character: Mick
A young man, Aren, is recruited into a secret society of magical Black people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making white people’s lives easier.
Companion Companion (2025) Character: Sergey
During a weekend getaway at a secluded lakeside estate, a group of friends finds themselves entangled in a web of secrets, deception, and advanced technology. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, they uncover unsettling truths about themselves and the world around them.
Jolene Jolene (2010) Character: Coco Leger
A teenage orphan spends ten years traveling to experience life.
Jurassic World Rebirth: The Making of a New Era Jurassic World Rebirth: The Making of a New Era (2025) Character: Self
A behind-the-scenes look with the cast and crew, featuring thrilling locations, deadly new dinosaurs and the next evolution of the iconic franchise.
The Last Legion The Last Legion (2007) Character: Demetrius
As the Roman empire crumbles, young Romulus Augustus flees the city and embarks on a perilous voyage to Britain to track down a legion of supporters.
A Simple Favor A Simple Favor (2018) Character: Dennis Nylon
Stephanie, a dedicated mother and popular vlogger, befriends Emily, a mysterious upper-class woman whose son Nicky attends the same school as Miles, Stephanie's son. When Emily asks her to pick Nicky up from school and then disappears, Stephanie undertakes an investigation that will dive deep into Emily's cloudy past.
To Write Love on Her Arms To Write Love on Her Arms (2015) Character: David McKenna
The story follows 19-year-old Renee who has always loved fairy tales: the idea of a princess, a hero and a happily ever after. But Renee’s life is that of a darker tale: she’s a young woman battling addiction, depression and self-injury. In a creative blend of artistic fantasy balanced with harsh reality, the movie follows Renee on her courageous journey towards recovery.
Infinite Infinite (2021) Character: Bathurst 1985
Evan McCauley has skills he never learned and memories of places he has never visited. Self-medicated and on the brink of a mental breakdown, a secret group that call themselves “Infinites” come to his rescue, revealing that his memories are real.
The Death of Stalin The Death of Stalin (2017) Character: Vasily Stalin
When dictator Joseph Stalin dies, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to become the next Soviet leader. As they bumble, brawl and back-stab their way to the top, the question remains — just who is running the government?
The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun (2021) Character: Drill-Sergeant
The staff of an American magazine based in France puts out its last issue, with stories featuring an artist sentenced to life imprisonment, student riots, and a kidnapping resolved by a chef.
Chéri Chéri (2009) Character: Chéri
The son of a courtesan retreats into a fantasy world after being forced to end his relationship with the older woman who educated him in the ways of love.
Hitman: Agent 47 Hitman: Agent 47 (2015) Character: Agent 47
An assassin teams up with a woman to help her find her father and uncover the mysteries of her ancestry.
Jurassic World Rebirth Jurassic World Rebirth (2025) Character: Martin Krebs
Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, covert operations expert Zora Bennett is contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world's three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora's operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that's been hidden from the world for decades.
The Young Victoria The Young Victoria (2009) Character: Prince Albert
As the only legitimate heir of England's King William, teenage Victoria gets caught up in the political machinations of her own family. Victoria's mother wants her to sign a regency order, while her Belgian uncle schemes to arrange a marriage between the future monarch and Prince Albert, the man who will become the love of her life.



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