Here are some fun facts about&nbsp;The White Lotus&nbsp;star.

Actor Theo James rose to the spotlight after his breakthrough role in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/best-book-to-movie-adaptations-2010s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Divergent</a>, where he played Tobias "Four" Eaton. Since then, James has been in popular films and television shows, including&nbsp;Sanditon, The Time Traveler's Wife,&nbsp;and&nbsp;most recently,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/the-white-lotus-season-2-cast-plot-details-trailer-hbo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The White Lotus</a>. In combination with his talents and good looks, it's no surprise James has a hold on many fans. Here, L'OFFICIEL has put together 10 must-know facts for any die-hard James fan.&nbsp;

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Born Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptikilis, Theo James' real name derives from his Greek ancestors. Born in Oxford, James is also of English and Scottish heritage.&nbsp;

Being an actor in an action movie, there's no shame in having a stunt double perform the dangerous acts. But not for James, who prefers to do his stunts. In an interview with&nbsp;Today, James explained, "Being an actor, sometimes you hang around on set a lot, and you're waiting around in the trailer, so when you can do a bit of running and sweating, it can be good."&nbsp;

Shere Khan- Straight Up ( Theo James )

James is a man of many talents. Unbeknownst to many, he used to be the lead singer and guitarist in the band Shere Khan. In addition to guitar and singing, he also plays the harmonica and the piano.&nbsp;
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Prior to his pursuit as an actor, James was a Philosophy major at Nottingham University. The degree has been put to use in his acting career, as James has indicated that he likes to connect to his characters on a more meaningful and intimate level.&nbsp;

For anyone that hasn't yet seen&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/bridgerton-similar-tv-shows-watch-now-netflix-hulu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Downtown Abbey</a>, you may want to now. Earlier on in his career, James played Turkish diplomat Kemal Pamuk. Needless to say, however, his character was short-lived and endured a quick death after being caught with Lady Mary in her bed.&nbsp;

Having range is essential when you're an actor. With the number of diverse roles James has had to play, it's no surprise that he's mastered accents ranging from Southern Irish to Scottish to sounding like a true New Yorker.&nbsp;

He used to work for the National Health Services.

Before becoming a star actor, James' career included being a bartender, lifeguard, and employee for the National Health Services, where he cleaned the houses of the recently deceased. Not everything is so glamorous before stepping into Hollywood.&nbsp;

Not only does James enjoy working in front of the camera, but also behind it. Enjoying taking on the role of a storyteller, he has accrued five producer credits and began his own production company, Untapped. We look forward to seeing how he develops this new career side.

James has been off the market for a while now. He tied the knot with his wife, actress Ruth Kearny, in 2020.

If you're ever trying to social media stalk James, you won't find him anywhere. Unlike most celebrities, he doesn't have Instagram, Twitter, or other popular platforms. Despite being in the public eye, James enjoys living a private life.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Theo James

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