Rupert Friend trained at the Webber Academy of Dramatic Art in London. During his third year he landed the role of Billy Downs in THE LIBERTINE starring alongside Johnny Depp and John Malkovich.
He went on to play Mr. Wickham in the released film version of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE; THE MOON AND THE STARS with Alfred Molina, Catherine McCormack and Jonathan Pryce; and starred opposite Dame Joan Plowright in MRS. PALTREY AT THE CLAREMONT. Friend’s forthcoming films are VIRGIN TERRITORY starring Hayden Christensen and Tim Roth; THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PYJAMAS with David Thewlis; and THE OTHER SIDE with Brittany Murphy and Jim Broadbent.
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