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The Philanthropist

Overview

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 is based loosely on the life of Bobby Sager.[5] 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. The Philanthropist is a Carnival Films production in association with The Levinson/Fontana Company and Original Media. Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson, Peter Horton, Charlie Corwin, Gareth Neame, and Teri Weinberg served as executive producers.
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Tom Fontana

creator

Cast

James Purefoy profile
James Purefoy

Total episodes: 8

Neve Campbell profile
Neve Campbell

Olivia Maidstone

Total episodes: 8

Michael Kenneth Williams profile
Michael Kenneth Williams

Total episodes: 8

Lindy Booth profile
Lindy Booth

Total episodes: 8

Jesse L. Martin profile
Jesse L. Martin

Philip Maidstone

Total episodes: 8

Karel Roden profile
Karel Roden

Total episodes: 2

Treva Etienne profile
Treva Etienne

Total episodes: 2

Krista Allen profile
Krista Allen

Total episodes: 2

Marcel Iureș profile
Marcel Iureș

Total episodes: 1

Lucy Brown profile
Lucy Brown

Total episodes: 1

Sarita Choudhury profile
Sarita Choudhury

Total episodes: 1

Eve Gordon profile
Eve Gordon

Brenda Fitzsimmons

Total episodes: 1

James Purefoy profile
James Purefoy

Total episodes: 8

Neve Campbell profile
Neve Campbell

Olivia Maidstone

Total episodes: 8

Michael Kenneth Williams profile
Michael Kenneth Williams

Total episodes: 8

Lindy Booth profile
Lindy Booth

Total episodes: 8

Jesse L. Martin profile
Jesse L. Martin

Philip Maidstone

Total episodes: 8

Karel Roden profile
Karel Roden

Total episodes: 2

Treva Etienne profile
Treva Etienne

Total episodes: 2

Krista Allen profile
Krista Allen

Total episodes: 2

Marcel Iureș profile
Marcel Iureș

Total episodes: 1

Lucy Brown profile
Lucy Brown

Total episodes: 1

Sarita Choudhury profile
Sarita Choudhury

Total episodes: 1

Eve Gordon profile
Eve Gordon

Brenda Fitzsimmons

Total episodes: 1

Extra

Release Date

June 24, 2009

Last air Date

August 12, 2009

Status

Canceled

Original Language

English, Hungarian

Networks

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seasons

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Season 1

Aired on: 2009 | 8 Episodes

Videos

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Trailer | The Philanthropist

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