The Philanthropist

The Philanthropist (2009)

EndedScripted showDrama, Action, Adventure

The Philanthropist chronicles the heroic adventures of a billionaire playboy turned vigilante philanthropist. Teddy Rist is a successful tycoon whose life is forever changed after rescuing a young boy during a hurricane in the Nigerian town he was visiting. Rist is spontaneous and impulsive and quickly decides to channel his passion, power and money into helping those in need. Rist's actions are not just about helping others - he is purging his soul to help exorcise the inner demons which have been festering ever since his young son died and he lost everything he truly loved. Since the death of his son, the danger and risk to his life is the only way he can feel genuinely alive and he'll do anything in order to achieve his goals. A man who has everything but can feel nothing, Rist keeps his adrenaline pumping by putting his business head and money-making skills to good use through bargaining with the self-righteous, making deals with drug barons and trading with the nefarious. Teddy's business partner and friend is Philip Maidstone and Olivia is Philip's wife who also runs the charitable foundation set up by the two billionaires.

Network
Scheduleevery Wednesday at 22:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Haiti
Season 1Episode 860 min

Haiti

Teddy and Philip travel to Haiti to help with the country's food shortage. They run into opposition from Philip's estranged brother, who is a powerful politician on the island and disagrees with Philip's methods.

Aug 12, 2009

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E08HaitiAug 12, 2009
S01E07KashmirAug 5, 2009
S01E06San DiegoJul 29, 2009
S01E05KosovoJul 22, 2009
S01E04Nigeria Part IIJul 15, 2009
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Cast

James Purefoy

James Purefoy

plays Teddy Rist
Lindy Booth

Lindy Booth

plays A.J. Butterfield
Michael K. Williams

Michael K. Williams

plays Dax Vahagn
Neve Campbell

Neve Campbell

plays Olivia Maidstone
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Characters

Teddy Rist

Teddy Rist

played by James Purefoy
A.J. Butterfield

A.J. Butterfield

played by Lindy Booth
Dax Vahagn

Dax Vahagn

played by Michael K. Williams
Olivia Maidstone

Olivia Maidstone

played by Neve Campbell
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