Alex Russell (actor)

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Alex Russell
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Alex Russell at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival
Born
Alexander Andrew Russell

(1987-12-11) 11 December 1987 (age 33)[1]
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
OccupationActor
Years active2010–present
Partner(s)Diana Hopper (2015 - Present)
Parents
  • Dr. Andrew Russell (father)
  • Frances Russell (mother)

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
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
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[]

  1. ^ "Only the Brave: Australian actor Alex Russell talks new movie | Community News Group". Community News Group. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 5 September 2018.
  2. ^ Formosa, Amy (24 February 2011). "Alex Russell the next big name". The Morning Bulletin.
  3. ^ Mcbryde, Emma (21 April 2011). "Hollywood legend has eye on Alex". The Morning Bulletin.
  4. ^ Formosa, Amy (12 December 2009). "Hollywood hunk home for Xmas". The Morning Bulletin.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b Barton, Steve (15 May 2012). "Carrie Cast Continues to Expand". Dread Central.
  6. ^ 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.

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