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Here are a few key details about the NBC series. Originally premiering June 24th, 2009, "The Philanthropist" stars James Purefoy, Neve Campbell, Michael Kenneth Williams, Lindy Booth. The show spans 1 season(s) and currently holds a 71/100 rating on TMDb, which was calculated from reviews from 9 engaged users.
Wondering what the series is about? Here’s the 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.[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."
