The Philanthropist (2009)
The Philanthropist (2009)

Plot.
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. The Philanthropist is based loosely on the life of Bobby Sager.
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.
Where to Watch.

Currently The Philanthropist is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Apple TV
Streaming in:🇦🇺 Australia
Cast & Crew.

James Purefoy

Neve Campbell
Olivia Maidstone

Michael Kenneth Williams

Lindy Booth

Jesse L. Martin
Philip Maidstone

Tom Fontana
Creator / Writer / Story

Charlie Corwin
Producer / Story

Barry Levinson
Writer

James Albrecht
Gerard Kim

Bonnie Mbuli
Chima Balo

Tania Couper
Hairstylist

Dominique McElligott
Bella Olazabal

Charlie Corwin
Writer

Jonas Pate
Director

Peter Horton
Director

Charles Beeson
Director

John Strickland
Director

Duane Clark
Director

Andy Wilson
Director

Nigel Marchant
Producer

Nancy Bishop
Casting

Suzanne M. Smith
Casting

Jeanie Bacharach
Casting

John McNamara
Writer

Jim Juvonen
Story

Hannah Shakespeare
Writer

Eve Gordon
Brenda Fitzsimmons

Jesse Lee Soffer
Dean Fitzsimmons

Eddie McGee
Bill

Kari Matchett
Renee Adams

Mark Pellegrino
Walter Kerabatsos

Reno Wilson
Haitian
Media.

Details.
Release DateJune 24, 2009
StatusCanceled
Seasons1
Episodes8
Running Time1h
Genres
Last updated:
This TV Show Is About.
billionaire
good deed
wealthy man
Scripted
Wiki.
The Philanthropist is an American action drama television series that aired on NBC from June 24 to August 12, 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.
On October 21, 2009, NBC canceled the series after one season.
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