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The Philanthropist
Drama
Premieres: Winter 2009

Premise: After the death of his only child, a billionaire playboy begins going to extreme measures to help those in need around the world.

Stars: James Purefoy ("Rome")

Studio: Universal Media Studios, Original Media

Producers: Charlie Corwin ("The Squid and the Whale," "LA Ink"), David Eick ("Battlestar Galactica"), Peter Horton ("Grey's Anatomy")