The Philanthropist is an American action drama series that premiered on NBC on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. The program is a limited summer series, principally filmed in South Africa. It opened to strong ratings, but has seen a drop in viewers in subsequent weeks.
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.[2] The Philanthropist is based loosely on the life of Bobby Sager
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