Rupert Penry-Jones, 1970
Actors · September 22, 1970
Rupert Penry-Jones
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Rupert Penry-Jones is 55 years old, born September 22, 1970 in United Kingdom · Virgo.
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About
Rupert Penry-Jones built a career on British television's most gripping thrillers. Born in London in 1970, the English actor is best known for playing Adam Carter in the MI5 drama Spooks, DI Joseph Chandler in the serial-killer procedural Whitechapel, and barrister Clive Reader in the legal series Silk. He also appeared as Mr. Quinlan in the American horror series The Strain. A Virgo, Penry-Jones brings intensity to morally complex characters across crime, espionage, and supernatural genres.
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Biography
Rupert William Penry-Jones was born 22 September 1970 in London. The English actor has anchored some of British television's most acclaimed dramas. His role as Adam Carter in the MI5 thriller Spooks made him a fixture in the spy-fiction landscape, while his portrayal of DI Joseph Chandler in the gritty serial-killer procedural Whitechapel showcased his ability to carry a dark, character-driven series. He transitioned to legal drama as barrister Clive Reader in Silk, bringing courtroom tension to the role. Beyond British television, Penry-Jones crossed into American horror with a part in the creature-feature series The Strain, playing Mr. Quinlan.
Actors typically build careers across film, television, and theatre, often playing recurring roles that define their public profile—a path Penry-Jones has followed by anchoring multiple long-form dramas. Born under the sign of Virgo, he embodies the sign's association with precision and analytical depth, traits evident in his choice of cerebral, morally layered characters. His London origins connect him to Britain's established acting tradition, where television has long been the primary proving ground for serious dramatic work.
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Trivia
- Penry-Jones played Adam Carter across multiple seasons of Spooks, one of British television's longest-running spy dramas.
- He appeared in the 2007 film adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion.
- His role as DI Joseph Chandler in Whitechapel involved solving historical murders alongside contemporary crime.
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Numerology
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The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Rupert Penry-Jones gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
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Frequently asked
- How old is Rupert Penry-Jones?
- Rupert Penry-Jones is 55 years old (born September 22, 1970).
- When is Rupert Penry-Jones's birthday?
- Rupert Penry-Jones was born on September 22, 1970.
- What is Rupert Penry-Jones's zodiac sign?
- Rupert Penry-Jones is a Virgo, born September 22, 1970.
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- Rupert Penry-Jones was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Rupert Penry-Jones from?
- Rupert Penry-Jones is from United Kingdom.
- What does Rupert Penry-Jones do?
- Rupert Penry-Jones is a actor.
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