James Purefoy
Teddy Rist
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- 1. Pilot Jun 24, 2009
- Teddy Rist, a successful tycoon, decides to use his power and money to help those in need.
- 2. Myanmar Jul 1, 2009
- Teddy meets a girl who desperately needs a kidney transplant.
- 3. Paris Jul 8, 2009
- Olivia learns that a friend is in debt to a man running a sex trafficking ring.
The Philanthropist is an American action drama television series that aired on NBC from June 24 to August 12, 2009. The program was a limited summer series, principally filmed in South Africa. It opened to strong ratings, but saw a drop in viewers in subsequent weeks.
James Purefoy stars as Teddy Rist, a tycoon who uses his wealth and skills to help people in need around the world. The series, inspired by Bobby Sager's philanthropy, ran for one season in 2009 and has 7.3/10 rating on IMDb.
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- 2009-06-24
- Action, Adventure, Drama
- 60
The Philanthropist, starring James Purefoy (Rome), follows the heroic adventures of Teddy Rist; billionaire playboy turned vigilante philanthropist taking him across the globe from Haiti to Myanmar, Kashmir, Paris, Kosovo and San Diego but the story starts off in Nigeria...
A TV show about a billionaire who becomes a vigilante philanthropist after losing his son. Critics praise James Purefoy's performance, but find the plot unconvincing and the premise clichéd.
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- June 24, 2009
- James Purefoy
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The Philanthropist is an American action drama series that premiered on NBC on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. The program was a limited summer series, principally filmed in South Africa. It opened to strong ratings, but saw a drop in viewers in subsequent weeks.
Jan 5, 2010 · Join James Purefoy (Rome), Neve Campbell (Burn Up, Party of Five), and Jesse L. Martin (Law & Order) in eight inspiring episodes about a vigilante philanthropist who– after a tragic personal loss– decides to use his money and power to help people in need.
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The Philanthropist is a 2009 NBC series about a wealthy playboy who becomes a vigilante for the needy. Find out where to watch, stream, and read the latest news and reviews for this drama series.
