Age, Biography and Wiki
Rupert Friend, born Rupert William Anthony Friend in October 1981, is a British actor. He was born in Cambridge, England, and has been active in the acting world since 2004. Friend's early recognition came with roles in films like "The Libertine," "Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont," and "Pride and Prejudice" .
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| Date of Birth | 1 October 1981 |
| Age | 43 Years |
| Birth Place | Cambridge, England |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Country | England |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about Rupert Friend's height, weight, and measurements are not widely documented, he is often recognized for his tall, slender build, which has been noted in various roles throughout his career.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Rupert Friend is married to Aimee Mullins, an American actress and model. The couple tied the knot in 2016, and they have been together since then.
His mother is Caroline and his father David Oxton Friend, an art historian, and he is the elder of two children. When he was two, his family moved to a small village in Oxfordshire, called Stonesfield. He was a voracious reader from a young age and loved books by Roald Dahl.
In 2021, after his success portraying a spy in Homeland, Friend was once again mentioned as the possible next James Bond when Daniel Craig gave up the role. He played a lead role in the 2021 horror film Separation, which got largely negative reviews although Friend's performance as a single father did receive praise. The science fiction film Infinite (2021) in which he played the character Barton alongside Mark Wahlberg, was listed as one of the worst films of 2021.
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| Husband | Aimee Mullins (m. 2016) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Rupert Friend's net worth is estimated to be $4 million. His earnings are primarily from his acting projects, including notable roles in "Homeland," "The Death of Stalin," and collaborations with directors like Wes Anderson in "The French Dispatch" and "Asteroid City" .
Career, Business and Investments
Rupert Friend has had a diverse career, with notable roles in films and television series. He gained significant recognition for his portrayal of CIA operative Peter Quinn in "Homeland," which earned him Emmy nominations. Besides acting, Friend has also directed short films and written screenplays, demonstrating his versatility in the entertainment industry .
Originally, Friend wanted to be an archaeologist and travel around the world after seeing Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in 1989, but scrapped the idea after realising that the occupation was perhaps not as exciting as Indiana Jones's adventures had led him to believe. Instead, he turned to acting, in which he was inspired by Marlon Brando who played Vito Corleone, and Daniel Day-Lewis, whom he described as his childhood hero.
Friend played three minor roles in a stage production of The Laramie Project when he was in his third year in drama school, and was spotted by a casting director. He made his acting debut as Billy Downs opposite Johnny Depp in the 2004 film The Libertine, for which he was named "outstanding new talent" at the 2005 Satellite Awards. He later stated that working with Depp so early in his career was a great lesson in film-acting. In 2005, Friend had his first starring role as Ludovic Meyer in the film adaption of Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont, in which he starred opposite Joan Plowright. In the same year, he portrayed George Wickham in Joe Wright's version of Pride & Prejudice.
By 2012, Friend felt dissatisfied with his career and rethought his overall approach to his work and selecting his projects. He has dismissed reports in the media that at that time he considered giving up acting entirely.
In 2008, Friend and Tom Mison wrote, produced and starred in a short film called The Continuing and Lamentable Saga of the Suicide Brothers. The film won Best Short at the Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival (2010). He founded his own production company called Beat Pictures, and he made his directorial debut with a short film in 2010 called Steve, starring Colin Firth, Keira Knightley and Tom Mison. In addition to directing, he wrote and produced the film, which was later included in the 2012 compilation Stars in Shorts. Steve won Friend the Rhode Island Film Festival Crystal Image Award, and was nominated for the Santa Barbara Film Festival Bruce Corwin Award for Best Short Film.
Social Network
Rupert Friend maintains a relatively private online presence, with limited engagement on public social media platforms. However, his work often garners significant attention and discussion across various online forums and fan sites.
Aged 22, Friend was offered a screen test for the part of James Bond after Pierce Brosnan stepped down from the role. Friend felt he lacked the life experience necessary to play the role of Bond. Friend’s James Bond screen test subsequently leaked online to YouTube in 2025. In 2009, Friend starred in the film Chéri, playing the title character opposite Michelle Pfeiffer. He joined the cast of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas as Kurt Kotler, a lieutenant in Nazi Germany. In 2010, Friend played Albert, Prince Consort in The Young Victoria. Graham King, producer of Young Victoria, invited Friend to test for the lead role because he remembered his performance in Pride & Prejudice. His portrayal of Albert received acclaim, especially for his attention to detail and thorough preparation for the role. Friend said that the real challenge had been to find a way to portray the darker sides of an essentially good man like Albert, in order to give depth to the character. Around this time, a critic called Friend one of Britain's finest young actors.
Friend featured as the Grand Inquisitor in Disney+'s series Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022), an experience he said he enjoyed and would like to repeat. The role was physically demanding: the Grand Inquisitor's armour weighed 45 pounds and every day of shooting it took a team of makeup artists four hours to apply the makeup and prosthetics required for the role.
Friend's work as a stage actor has been praised but he prefers film and television. In his own words, he "would not like to do the same thing over and over again every night". Initially, he was also reluctant to take on roles in longer running television shows; at first, he turned down the chance to audition for Homeland.
Friend has stated that he believes imagination is an actor's most important tool. He does extensive background research on his characters. For his role as Prince Albert in The Young Victoria he did historical research to get a better understanding of the character. He learned to ride a horse, walk, talk, play the piano and even write like Albert would have done. In his final Homeland season, his character Peter Quinn is recovering from a stroke and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. In preparation for the role, Friend spoke with veterans and medical specialists to help him portray these conditions realistically and with respect.
Education
Rupert Friend's educational background is not extensively detailed, but he has been focused on his acting career since its inception in 2004.
In conclusion, Rupert Friend is a talented actor with a significant presence in the entertainment industry, known for his versatile roles and contributions beyond acting. His net worth and career reflect his dedication to the craft and his continuous involvement in compelling projects.
After school Friend took a gap year, in which he travelled to the Cook Islands in the Pacific. There he had a motorcycle accident and had to be airlifted to hospital in New Zealand. His injuries were serious and he was in danger of having a foot amputated. By the time he returned to England to go to college, he was still having to use crutches. Friend received his professional acting training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
