Alex Russell (actor)
Australian actor (born 1987)
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Alexander Andrew Russell (born 11 December 1987) is an Australian actor and director. He made his film debut in the thriller film Wasted on the Young (2011) before his breakout with a starring role in the found footage superhero film Chronicle (2012).
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11 December 1987
Alex Russell | |
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Alex Russell at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival | |
| Born | Alexander Andrew Russell 11 December 1987 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Education | National Institute of Dramatic Art (Bachelor of Dramatic Art (Acting)) |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Spouse |
Diana Hooper (m. 2022) |
Russell had starring roles in the films Bait 3D (2012) and Believe Me (2014), and supporting roles in the films The Host (2013), Carrie (2013), and Unbroken (2014). In the mid-to-late 2010s, Russell starred in the films Goldstone (2016) and Jungle (2017), and had a supporting role in the biographical film Only the Brave (2017). He had a main role as Jim Street on the first six seasons of the CBS action drama television series S.W.A.T. (2017–2025).
Early life and education
Alexander Andrew Russell[citation needed] was born on 11 December 1987[1] in Brisbane and grew up in Rockhampton, Queensland.[2] He is the son of surgeon Andrew Russell and nurse Frances Russell. He has a younger brother, Dominic, and a younger sister, Georgiana.[3]
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 L.A., which was featured on El Rey Network's Peoples Showcase: Horror Edition.
In 2012, Russell starred in Josh Trank's found footage science fiction film Chronicle,[5] which was a critical and commercial success. A year later, he featured in Kimberly Peirce's remake of Stephen King's Carrie as Billy Nolan, a role originated by John Travolta.[5] In 2014, he starred in the independent film Believe Me.
Five years after his TV debut as a guest star on NTSF:SD:SUV in 2012, Russell joined the main cast of the 2017 reboot of the 1975 series S.W.A.T. as Officer Jim Street, the role originally played by Robert Urich.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Wasted on the Young | Zack | |
| Almost Kings | Hass | ||
| 2012 | Chronicle | Matt Garetty | |
| Bait 3D | Ryan | ||
| 2013 | The Host | Seeker Burns | |
| Carrie | Billy Nolan | ||
| Love and Dating in L.A. | N/A | Short film; director[citation needed] | |
| 2014 | Believe Me | Sam Atwell | |
| Cut Snake | Sparra Farrell | ||
| Unbroken | Pete Zamperini | ||
| 2015 | Prisoner of War | Bo | |
| Pacific Standard Time | N/A | [citation needed] | |
| 2016 | Goldstone | Josh | |
| Blood in the Water | Percy | ||
| 2017 | Only the Brave | Andrew Ashcraft | |
| Jungle | Kevin | ||
| Rabbit | Ralph | ||
| 2018 | Brampton's Own | Dustin | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | NTSF:SD:SUV | Stewie Mears | Episode: "16 Hop Street" |
| 2015 | Galyntine | Roman | Television film |
| 2017–2024 | S.W.A.T. | Jim Street | Main role,[6] also director |
Director
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021–2025 | S.W.A.T. | "Safe House", "Witness", "SNAFU", "Devil Dog" |