Theo Paphitis
Biography
Theo was born in Cyprus in 1959. His business empire spans retail, property, finance and consumer goods. In 2005 Theo joined the popular TV show Dragon’ Den and spent eight subsequent years as a stalwart of the show. Throughout the seasons Theo invested in numerous small businesses and helped fledgling entrepreneurs develop their businesses in a wide variety of industries from consumer goods to online antique valuations. Theo left the TV show in 2012 to focus on his expanding retail empire.
TV Appearances
Question Time
as Self - Panellist
1979
Dragons' Den
as Guest Dragon
2005
Top Gear
as Self - Star in a Reasonably-Priced Car
2002
Britain's Next Big Thing
as Himself - Presenter
2011
Dragons' Den: What Happened Next
as Himself
2010
Dragons' Den: On Tour
as Himself
2009
Dragons' Den: How to Win in the Den
as Himself
2011
Dragons' Den: The Dragons' Stories
as Himself
2008
Famous, Rich and Hungry
as Self
2014
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
as Self - Participant
2011
Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg
as Self – Entrepreneur
2022
8 Out of 10 Cats
as Self
2005