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James Purefoy
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Actor Born: June 3, 1964 in Taunton, Somerset, England Biography:A classically trained British actor who nearly became the successor to the James Bond franchise, handsome and talented "James Purefoy" made himself known to stateside audiences with roles in such high-profile releases as "A Knight's Tale" (2001) and "Resident Evil" (2002). Born James Brian Mark Purefoy (his surname meaning "good faith" in Norman French) in Taunton, Somerset, England, in 1964, Purefoy received his early education at the all-boys Sherbourne School (alma mater to such actors as "Jeremy Irons") before later refining his acting abilities at the London School of Drama. After receiving his Actor's Equity Card following a stage performance of Equus, Purefoy joined the Royal Shakespeare Company and essayed stage roles in performances of such classics as King Lear and The Tempest. It wasn't long before Purefoy began to hunger for something more, and after making his small-screen debut in The... Full Biography
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