Alex Russell (actor)
For other people named Alex Russell, see Alex Russell (disambiguation).
| Alex Russell | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Alex Russel at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival | |
| Born |
Alexander Russell December 11, 1987 (age 28) Australia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Alexander "Alex" Russell is an Australian actor. He is best known for starring in the 2012 film Chronicle and the 2014 film Believe Me.
Early life
Russell grew up in Rockhampton, Queensland,[1] 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,[2] going on to attend the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).[3]
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. In 2012, he starred in the science fiction film Chronicle.[4] He played Billy Nolan in the 2013 Carrie remake.[4] In 2014, he played Sam Atwell in Believe Me.
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 | |
| 2014 | Believe Me | Sam Atwell | |
| 2014 | Cut Snake | Sparra Farrell | |
| 2014 | Unbroken | Pete Zamperini | |
| 2015 | Prisoner of War | Bo | |
| 2015 | Pacific Standard Time | Unknown |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NTSF:SD:SUV | Stewie Mears | Episode: "16 Hop Street" |
| 2015 | Galyntine | Roman |
References
- ↑ Formosa, Amy (February 24, 2011). "Alex Russell the next big name". The Morning Bulletin.
- ↑ Mcbryde, Emma (April 21, 2011). "Hollywood legend has eye on Alex". The Morning Bulletin.
- ↑ Formosa, Amy (December 12, 2009). "Hollywood hunk home for Xmas". The Morning Bulletin.
- 1 2 Barton, Steve (May 15, 2012). "Carrie Cast Continues to Expand". Dread Central.
External links
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