Alex Russell (actor)
Alex Russell | |
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![]() Alex Russell at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival | |
Born | Alexander Andrew Russell 11 December 1987[1] Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2010–present |
Partner(s) | Diana Hopper (2015 - Present) |
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Alexander Andrew Russell (born 11 December 1987) is an Australian actor. He is best known for starring in the films Chronicle (2012) and Believe Me (2014). Since 2017, Russell portrays Jim Street in the crime action-drama reboot S.W.A.T..
Early life[]
Russell was born in Brisbane and grew up in Rockhampton, Queensland.[2] He is the son of surgeon Dr. Andrew Russell and nurse Frances Russell. He has a younger brother, Dominic, and a younger sister, Georgiana. He finished studies at Rockhampton Grammar School in 2004[3] and afterward attended the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney.[4]
Career[]
Russell made his debut in the 2010 film Wasted on the Young. In 2011, he appeared in two short films, The Best Man and Halloween Knight. He directed a short film as well, titled Love and Dating in LA!, which was featured on El Rey Network's Peoples Showcase: Horror Edition. In 2012, he starred in the science fiction film Chronicle.[5] In 2013, he played Billy Nolan in the Carrie remake, a role that is originally by John Travolta.[5] In 2014, he played Sam Atwell in Believe Me.
Five years after making his TV debut as a guest star on NTSF:SD:SUV, in 2012, he joined the main cast of the 2017 reboot of the 1975 series S.W.A.T. as Officer Jim Street, the role played four decades prior by Robert Urich.
Filmography[]
Film[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Wasted on the Young | Zack | |
2010 | Almost Kings | Hass | |
2011 | The Best Man | Malcolm | Short film |
2011 | Halloween Knight | Paul | Short film |
2012 | Chronicle | Matt Garetty | |
2012 | Bait 3D | Ryan | |
2013 | The Host | Seeker Burns | |
2013 | Carrie | Billy Nolan | |
2013 | Director/Short Film | ||
2014 | Believe Me | Sam Atwell | |
2014 | Cut Snake | Sparra Farrell | |
2014 | Unbroken | Pete Zamperini | |
2015 | Prisoner of War | Bo | |
2015 | Pacific Standard Time | Unknown | |
2016 | Goldstone | Josh | |
2016 | Blood in the Water | Percy | |
2017 | Only the Brave | Andrew Ashcraft | |
2017 | Jungle | Kevin | Uncredited |
2017 | Ralph | ||
2018 | Dustin |
Television[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | NTSF:SD:SUV | Stewie Mears | Episode: "16 Hop Street" |
2015 | Galyntine | Roman | Television Movie |
2017–present | S.W.A.T. | Jim Street[6] | Main |
References[]
- ^ "Only the Brave: Australian actor Alex Russell talks new movie | Community News Group". Community News Group. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
- ^ Formosa, Amy (24 February 2011). "Alex Russell the next big name". The Morning Bulletin.
- ^ Mcbryde, Emma (21 April 2011). "Hollywood legend has eye on Alex". The Morning Bulletin.
- ^ Formosa, Amy (12 December 2009). "Hollywood hunk home for Xmas". The Morning Bulletin.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Barton, Steve (15 May 2012). "Carrie Cast Continues to Expand". Dread Central.
- ^ Petski, Denise (17 March 2017). "Alex Russell Joins CBS' 'S.W.A.T.' Pilot; Melissa Roxburgh In CW's 'Valor'". Deadline. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
External links[]
- Alex Russell at IMDb
- Alex Russell on Instagram
- Alex Russell on Twitter
- Living people
- Australian male film actors
- Australian male television actors
- National Institute of Dramatic Art alumni
- People from Rockhampton
- 1987 births
- 21st-century Australian male actors
- Male actors from Queensland