The Philanthropist

The Philanthropist (2009)


  • Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama
  • Creator: Tom Fontana
  • First Air Date: 2009-06-24
  • Last Air Date: 2009-08-12
  • Total Seasons: 1
  • Total Episodes: 8
  • Status: Canceled
  • Episode Runtime: 60 min.
  • Network: NBC
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Summary

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.

  • Keywords: billionaire, good deed, wealthy man
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    The Philanthropist Seasons

    Season 1

    First Air Date: 2009-06-24
    8 Episodes

    The Philanthropist Episodes

    Title Air Date Duration
    Season 1Episode 1Nigeria Part I60 min
    Season 1Episode 2Myanmar60 min
    Season 1Episode 3Paris60 min
    Season 1Episode 4Nigeria Part II60 min
    Season 1Episode 5Kosovo60 min
    Season 1Episode 6San Diego60 min
    Season 1Episode 7Kashmir60 min
    Season 1Episode 8Haiti60 min
    • James Purefoy

      as
    • Neve Campbell

      as Olivia Maidstone
    • Michael Kenneth Williams

      as
    • Lindy Booth

      as
    • Jesse L. Martin

      as Philip Maidstone
    Writing Barry Levinson Writer
    Production Charlie Corwin Producer
    Costume & Make-Up Tania Couper Hairstylist

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