James Frain is Brutus on Empire

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	EMPIRE

	JONATHAN CAKE as Tyrannus

	SANTIAGO CABRERA as Octavius

	EMILY BLUNT as Camane

	CHRIS EGAN as Agrippa

	VINCENT REGAN as Marc Antony

	DENNIS HAYSBERT as Magonius

	TRUDIE STYLER as Servilia

	JAMES FRAIN as Brutus

	COLM FEORE as Julius Caesar

	MICHAEL BYRNE as Cicero

	MICHAEL MALONEY as Cassius

	FIONA SHAW as Fulvia


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James Frain
Brutus on the epic series Empire

James Frain portrays Roman Senator Marcus Brutus, one of the key conspirators in the plot to assassinate Julius Caesar.

The eldest of eight children, Frain was born in Leeds, Yorkshire and raised in Essex. He was bitten by the acting bug early; after seeing ABC's "The Six Million Dollar Man," the eight-year-old Frain wanted to emulate Lee Majors. He participated in school plays, but it wasn't until after laboring in numerous jobs, such as waiting tables, theater ushering and working at building sites, that he realized he could pursue acting as an actual profession. After earning a degree in drama from the University of East Anglia, Frain enrolled in London's Central School of Speech and Drama. While there, he was discovered by Sir Richard Attenborough, who directed him in his feature film debut alongside Anthony Hopkins in the 1993 romantic drama, "Shadowlands."

Since that memorable debut, Frain has portrayed a number of unforgettable film characters, notably the leading role of Kenny in Britain's gangster drama, "Nothing Personal," for which he earned a Best Actor nomination at the Venice Film Festival; Daniel Barenboim, the conductor husband of Jacqueline du Pre in the Oscar-nominated drama, "Hilary and Jackie"; the pivotal role of the Spanish Ambassador in the Oscar-nominated "Elizabeth," with Cate Blanchett and Joseph Fiennes; Ben Affleck's double-crossing buddy in the thriller "Reindeer Games"; Natalie Portman's love interest in "Where the Heart Is"; and the evil Chief Magistrate in the action adventure, "The Count of Monte Cristo," co-starring James Caviezel, Guy Pearce and Richard Harris. Other feature credits include Julie Taymor's Shakespearean drama, "Titus," starring Anthony Hopkins and Jessica Lange; "The Mill on the Floss" with Emily Watson; the Pierce Brosnan adventure, "Robinson Crusoe"; "Loch Ness" with Ted Danson and Joely Richardson; "Sunshine," opposite Ralph Fiennes; and foreign productions "Vigo" and "An Awfully Big Adventure," with Hugh Grant.

Also a prominent presence on television, Frain has appeared in numerous miniseries and television films. He was cast in the leading role of Lorimer Black in the well-received A&E drama, "Armadillo"; starred with Donald Sutherland and Alec Baldwin in director John Frankenheimer's "Path to War"; voiced the role of Doubting Thomas in ABC's animated story of Jesus, "The Miracle Maker"; and appeared with Ian McKellen and Alan Rickman in the HBO production of "Rasputin." Miniseries roles include David, one of the gladiators, in USA Network's "Spartacus," and Schahzenan in ABC's fantasy adventure, "Arabian Nights," with Mili Avital and John Leguizamo. In the United Kingdom he was seen in "Prime Suspect 3" with Helen Mirren and "The Buccaneers," co-starring Carla Gugino and Mira Sorvino.

Frain recently completed filming with Paul Walker and Jessica Alba on the MGM action adventure feature, "Into the Blue." He portrayed Paul Raines during the 2004-2005 season of the hit show "24." He can also be seen playing a sleazy Pilates instructor with a sexual addiction in an improvisational comedy for the Trio Network entitled "Brilliant But Cancelled: Pilot Season."

In addition to his screen work, Frain boasts an impressive theatrical resume, appearing in productions with the Royal Court Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Off-screen his diversions include photography, writing and his new Boston terrier. Recently married, Frain and his bride divide their time between London and Los Angeles.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
HOMETOWN Leeds, Yorkshire (born), Essex, England (raised)
BIRTHDATE March 14

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