Alex Russell (actor)

Alex Russell
Born Alexander Russell
(1987-12-11) 11 December 1987[1]
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Occupation Actor
Years active 2010–present

Alexander "Alex" Russell (born December 11, 1987) is an Australian actor. He is best known for starring in the 2012 film Chronicle and the 2014 film Believe Me.

Early life

Russell, who was born in Brisbane, grew up in Rockhampton, Queensland,[2] the son of surgeon Dr. Andrew Russell and nurse Frances Russell. He has a younger brother, Dominic, and a younger sister, Georgiana. He graduated from Rockhampton Grammar School in 2004,[3] going on to attend 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 the El Rey Network's Peoples Showcase: Horror Edition. In 2012, he starred in the science fiction film Chronicle.[5] He played Billy Nolan in the 2013 Carrie remake.[5] In 2014, he played Sam Atwell in Believe Me.

Just five years after making his TV debut as a guest star on NTSF:SD:SUV in 2012, he joined the cast of the 2017 reboot of the 1975 series S.W.A.T. as Officer Jim Street, the very role played just four decades prior by the late Robert Urich in 1975, becoming part of the main cast.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Wasted on the YoungZack
2010Almost KingsHass
2011The Best ManMalcolmShort film
2011Halloween KnightPaulShort film
2012ChronicleMatt Garetty
2012Bait 3DRyan
2013The HostSeeker Burns
2013CarrieBilly Nolan
2013Love and Dating in L.A.Director/Short Film
2014Believe MeSam Atwell
2014Cut SnakeSparra Farrell
2014UnbrokenPete Zamperini
2015Prisoner of WarBo
2015Pacific Standard TimeUnknown
2016GoldstoneJosh
2016Blood in the WaterPercy
2017Only the BraveAndrew Ashcraft
2017JungleKevin
2017RabbitRalph

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012NTSF:SD:SUVStewie MearsEpisode: "16 Hop Street"
2015GalyntineRomanTelevision Movie
2017–presentS.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. 1 2 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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