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Synopsis. The title character, Teddy Rist (portrayed by James Purefoy ), is a billionaire playboy haunted by the death of his only child. His life changes when he rescues a young boy during a hurricane in Nigeria. As a result, Rist begins using his fortune to personally change the lives of others. [ 4]
"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.
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- 2009-06-24
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Jun 24, 2009 · 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.
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View All Seasons. 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.
Series Premiere Wednesday, June 24th 10/9c on nbc (us) and Global tv (canada).http://www.nbc.com/the-philanthropistIt's a global adventure that will take you...
In the Series Premiere, 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.
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After the death of his only child, hedonistic billionaire Teddy Rist experiences an epiphany when he rescues a boy during a hurricane in Nigeria, and he reinvents himself as a vigilante...
