The Philanthropist
The Philanthropist
Photo Credit: Kelly Walsh/NBC
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Premiered:
- Network: NBC
- Category: Series
- Genre: Drama
- Type: Live Action
- Concept:Developed by Charlie Corwin & Jim Juvonen
- Subject Matter: Adventure
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Plot Synopsis
Teddy Rist is a billionaire playboy and successful tycoon who rescues a young boy in a Nigerian hurricane, changing his life forever. He rededicates his life to philanthropy, using his business know-how, passion and money to help those in need. His goal is simple -- he wants everyone on the planet to have a good education, a solid meal and a healthy life. But he's not only helping others, he's helping himself, too. After many years, Teddy's using his good deeds to finally deal with the death of his son.
Cast
- James Purefoy - Teddy Rist
- Jesse L. Martin - Philip Maidstone
- Neve Campbell - Olivia Maidstone
- Lindy Booth - AJ Butterfield
- Michael Kenneth Williams - Dax Vahagn
- Krista Allen - Julia Carson Rist
- James Albrecht
Production & Distribution
- Produced by Carnival Films
- Produced by Universal Media Studios
- In association with The Levinson/Fontana Company
- In association with Original Media