Rupert Friend is featuring as The Grand Inquisitor in the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi, making fans wanna know more about his family.
Rupert Friend is an English actor who is best known for his roles as Mr. Wickham in the 2005 film Pride & Prejudice and Lieutenant Kurt Kotler in the 2008 film The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas.
From 2012 to 2017, he starred as Peter Quinn in the Showtime series Homeland, for which he received an Emmy nomination in 2013.
The actor is gaining more popularity with his role as the British Politician James Whitehouse in the 2022 series Anatomy of a Scandal.
He is officially announced to feature in the upcoming Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi where he will play the role of “The Grand Inquisitor”
Who Is “The Grand Inquisitor Actor” Rupert Friend? Obi-Wan Kenobi Cast
Rupert William Anthony Friend is of English and Scottish descent, born on October 09, 1981, as the oldest child of David Oxton Friend and Caroline Friend.
He has a younger sister named Kate Friend. Currently aged 40, Rupert spent most of his life in Stonesfield, Oxfordshire.
In addition to that, he attended The Marlborough School in Woodstock. Later on, he decided to go to the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London, where he received his professional acting training.
After watching Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in 1989, Friend aspired to be an archaeologist and tour the world. But, he abandoned the notion after finding that the profession was not as thrilling as Indiana Jones’ experiences had led him to believe.
Instead, he pursued acting, influenced by Marlon Brando’s portrayal of Vito Corleone and Daniel Day-Lewis, whom he identified as a childhood hero.
Does Rupert Friend Have Any Children With Wife Aimee Mullins?
In 2013, Rupert Friend met an American athlete and actress Aimee Mullins, with whom he got engaged in December 2014. The couple decided to move forward with their relationship and tied the knot on May 01, 2016.
The couple does not have any children to date but may have plans regarding the matter. The couple enjoys their life together, supporting each other’s endeavors.
He previously dated English actress Keira Knightley from 2005 until 2010, whom he met while filming Pride & Prejudice.
What is Rupert Friend’s Net Worth?
As per celebritynetworth.com, Rupert Friend’s estimated net worth in the year 2022 is $4 million.
Rupert landed his first acting role as Peter Quinn in the Showtime series “Homeland,” for which he received an Emmy nomination in 2013.
Rupert made a grand entrance to his career in the film industry with his debut role as Billy Downs in “The Libertine”, which earned him a 2005 Satellite Award for Outstanding New Talent.
His career has only gone uphill since. He has played many successful roles in numerous films and TV commercials, which has added to his earnings as an actor.
Where is Rupert Friend’s Family Now?
Rupert Friend’s family currently consists of himself and his wife, Aimee Mullins.
Aimee is a member of the board of Trustees and Athlete Advisory Panel for the Women Sports Foundation.
She was awarded the medal of The National Women’s Hall Of Fame in 2017. The whereabouts of his parents and his sister Kate is unknown to the public.