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Rupert Friend - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 01, 1981 |
|---|---|
| Age | 44 |
| Birthplace | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Rupert Friend's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Peter Quinn in 'Homeland'; starring in 'Pride & Prejudice,' 'The Young Victoria,' and 'Hitman: Agent 47.' |
Intro
Rupert Friend is an English actor, director, screenwriter, and producer best known for his roles in films such as 'Pride & Prejudice' and for his performance as Peter Quinn on the television series 'Homeland.'
Early Life & Background
Rupert Friend was born in Cambridge and grew up in Stonesfield, Oxfordshire. He attended The Marlborough School in Woodstock and studied acting at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
Career Highlights
- Breakthrough role as Mr. Wickham in the 2005 film 'Pride & Prejudice'
- Played Prince Albert in 'The Young Victoria' (2009)
- Starred as Peter Quinn in Showtime's 'Homeland' (2012–2017)
- Lead role in 'Hitman: Agent 47' (2015)
- Director, writer, and producer for several short films
Trivia
- Originally aspired to be an archaeologist.
- Was named 'Most Promising Newcomer' at the British Independent Film Awards in 2005.
- Married to athlete and actress Aimee Mullins since 2016.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Rupert Friend?
Rupert Friend is 44 years old.
When was Rupert Friend born?
Rupert Friend was born the 1 October 1981.
Where is Rupert Friend from?
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK.
On His Birth-Day
About October 1st, 1981, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 1, 1981, the Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Novaya Zemlya test site. The test, identified as 580-4, took place at 12:14:57.2 MSK (Moscow Standard Time) in the Matochkin Shar region of Novaya Zemlya. The exact yield of the test is not specified in the available sources.
- Day of the week: October 1st, 1981 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Endless Love by Diana Ross
- #1 UK song: Tainted Love by Soft Cell
- Popular movie: On Golden Pond directed by Mark Rydell
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