Date of birth: June 3, 1964
Full name: James Brian Mark Purefoy
Birthplace: Taunton, England, UK
Height: 6’ 1” (185 cm)
Weight: 187 lbs (85 kg)
James Brian Mark Purefoy was born on June 3, 1964, in Taunton, England. He trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama and built a career across stage and screen.
Purefoy starred in Rome, The Following, A Knight’s Tale and Solomon Kane. He has also performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company and worked as a producer.
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Biographical and career details were reviewed and the article text was updated on September 9, 2026. Historical measurements and past routine descriptions are identified as such.
