Series

The Philanthropist

★ 7.1(9)20091h 0m1 season

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Creator: Tom Fontana
Release date: 2009-06-24
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8
Network: NBC
Status: Canceled

The Philanthropist — trailer

About The Philanthropist

The Philanthropist is a 2009 web series in the Action & Adventure and Drama genres, created by Tom Fontana, starring James Purefoy, Neve Campbell and Michael Kenneth Williams. It spans 1 season and 8 episodes, and originally aired on NBC. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Philanthropist in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The title character, Teddy Rist (portrayed by James Purefoy), is a billionaire playboy haunted by the death of his only child. His life changes when he rescues a young boy during a hurricane in Nigeria. As a result, Rist begins using his fortune to personally change the lives of others.[4] The Philanthropist is based loosely on the life of Bobby Sager.[5] The Philanthropist is an American action drama series that premiered on NBC on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. The program was a limited summer series, principally filmed in South Africa. It opened to strong ratings, but saw a drop in viewers in subsequent weeks. The Philanthropist is a Carnival Films production in association with The Levinson/Fontana Company and Original Media. Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson, Peter Horton, Charlie Corwin, Gareth Neame, and Teri Weinberg served as executive producers.

Seasons (1)

Season 18 eps · 2009

Cast

James Purefoy

Neve Campbell

Olivia Maidstone

Michael Kenneth Williams

Lindy Booth

A.J. Butterfield

Jesse L. Martin

Philip Maidstone

Themes & keywords

billionairegood deedwealthy man

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Philanthropist in Mexico?+

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Is The Philanthropist on Netflix?+

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How many seasons of The Philanthropist are there?+

The Philanthropist has 1 season and 8 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Philanthropist?+

The Philanthropist stars James Purefoy, Neve Campbell, Michael Kenneth Williams, Lindy Booth and Jesse L. Martin.

When did The Philanthropist come out?+

The Philanthropist is a 2009 web series created by Tom Fontana.

What genre is The Philanthropist?+

The Philanthropist is Action & Adventure and Drama series.

Who created The Philanthropist?+

The Philanthropist was created by Tom Fontana.